Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Outlook for ENSG Earnings

The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of The Ensign Group in a research note issued on Wednesday, February 19th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the company will earn $1.40 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.38. The consensus estimate for The Ensign Group's current full-year earnings is $5.59 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for The Ensign Group's FY2027 earnings at $6.90 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on ENSG. UBS Group assumed coverage on shares of The Ensign Group in a report on Thursday, November 21st. They issued a "buy" rating and a $175.00 target price on the stock. Macquarie upped their price objective on shares of The Ensign Group from $165.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 4th. Truist Financial cut their target price on shares of The Ensign Group from $170.00 to $155.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, January 6th. Stephens restated an "overweight" rating and set a $155.00 price target on shares of The Ensign Group in a research report on Thursday, February 6th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada lifted their price objective on The Ensign Group from $167.00 to $172.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Monday, October 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, The Ensign Group has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $165.17.

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The Ensign Group Price Performance

NASDAQ:ENSG traded up $6.81 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $135.90. The company had a trading volume of 568,750 shares, compared to its average volume of 444,095. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.81 billion, a PE ratio of 26.59, a PEG ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 0.94. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $134.39 and a two-hundred day moving average of $142.88. The Ensign Group has a one year low of $113.27 and a one year high of $158.45. The company has a quick ratio of 1.56, a current ratio of 1.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 5th. The company reported $1.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.47 by ($0.11). The Ensign Group had a return on equity of 17.07% and a net margin of 6.99%.

The Ensign Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st were given a $0.0625 dividend. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.18%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 31st. This is a boost from The Ensign Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.06. The Ensign Group's payout ratio is 4.89%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other The Ensign Group news, Director Barry M. Smith sold 700 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $138.48, for a total transaction of $96,936.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 30,752 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,258,536.96. The trade was a 2.23 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Chairman Christopher R. Christensen sold 39,086 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $148.52, for a total transaction of $5,805,052.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 12,539 shares in the company, valued at $1,862,292.28. This trade represents a 75.71 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 42,486 shares of company stock worth $6,254,710 in the last quarter. Insiders own 3.90% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of The Ensign Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ENSG. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC bought a new position in shares of The Ensign Group in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Avior Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in The Ensign Group by 190.1% during the fourth quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC now owns 206 shares of the company's stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 135 shares during the last quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in The Ensign Group by 150.6% during the fourth quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 208 shares of the company's stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 125 shares during the last quarter. Signaturefd LLC grew its position in shares of The Ensign Group by 115.2% during the 3rd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 284 shares of the company's stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 152 shares during the period. Finally, CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in shares of The Ensign Group by 38.8% in the 4th quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 354 shares of the company's stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 96.12% of the company's stock.

The Ensign Group Company Profile

The Ensign Group, Inc provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer. The company's Skilled Services segment engages in the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; and offers nursing facilities including specialty care, such as on-site dialysis, ventilator care, cardiac, and pulmonary management, as well as standard services comprising room and board, special nutritional programs, social services, recreational activities, entertainment, and other services.