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ENSG Stock Chart & Stats
$200.11
$0.93(0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$200.11
$0.93(0.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$134.80 - $218.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume60.10K
Average Volume (3M)1.09M
Market Cap
$10.01B
Enterprise Value$13.66K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$595.17M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.1
Beta0.13
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.85Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.33
Shares Outstanding58,445,400
10 Day Avg. Volume495,161
30 Day Avg. Volume1,092,007
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.06
Price to Book (P/B)4.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.97
P/FCF Ratio26.93
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$216.33Price Target Upside8.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.84B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Occupancy And Improving CensusSustained record occupancy and rising skilled census improve revenue stability and payer mix over months. Higher occupancy increases fixed-cost absorption, supports therapy utilization and Medicare/managed-care revenue, underpinning durable top-line and margin recovery as volumes remain elevated.
Accelerating M&A And Portfolio GrowthActive, repeatable M&A expands scale, market position and referral networks across high-growth markets. A steady pipeline of integrations increases revenue base and offers operating leverage opportunities if Ensign sustains quality-driven turnarounds and standardized playbooks across acquired assets.
Strong Liquidity And Improving Cash GenerationMaterial cash balances, revolver availability and improving operating cash flows give durable financial flexibility for opportunistic acquisitions, turnaround investments and capital needs. This liquidity buffer reduces refinancing risk and supports disciplined capital allocation over the medium term.
Bears Say
Margin Compression And Uneven Cash ConversionLower gross and EBITDA margins versus prior years and incomplete translation of profits into cash suggest structural cost or mix pressures. Persistent margin compression and sub‑optimal cash conversion limit reinvestment capacity and increase sensitivity to reimbursement shifts over months.
Leverage Volatility And Prior 2025 Debt SpikeMaterial year-to-year swings in leverage—highlighted by a 2025 debt spike—signal financing and execution risk if operating conditions worsen. Volatile leverage can constrain strategic optionality, raise borrowing costs and amplify downside in stressed scenarios across the medium term.
Medicaid And Reimbursement UncertaintyState Medicaid funding volatility and heightened payer scrutiny create durable reimbursement risk for a Medicare/Medicaid‑exposed operator. Prolonged payment changes, audits or delayed state budgets can depress revenue realization and cash flow for facilities reliant on public payors.
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ENSG FAQ
What was The Ensign Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Ensign Group lowest stock price was $134.79 and its highest was $218.00 in the past 12 months.
What is The Ensign Group’s market cap?
The Ensign Group’s market cap is $10.01B.
When is The Ensign Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Ensign Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were The Ensign Group’s earnings last quarter?
The Ensign Group released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.817 by $0.033.
Is The Ensign Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Ensign Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does The Ensign Group pay dividends?
The Ensign Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.065 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.15%. See more information on The Ensign Group dividends here
What is The Ensign Group’s EPS estimate?
The Ensign Group’s EPS estimate is 1.85.
How many shares outstanding does The Ensign Group have?
The Ensign Group has 58,445,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Ensign Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Ensign Group reported an EPS of $1.85 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.817. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.591%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Ensign Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ENSG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
The Ensign Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$216.33 (8.11% Upside)
$216.33 (8.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ENSG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 257.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 8.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
17.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
The Ensign Group
The Ensign Group, Inc. operates as a healthcare provider, primarily concentrating on post-acute care services, alongside other supporting business ventures. The company's activities are organized into two main divisions: Skilled Services and Real Estate. Within its Skilled Services segment, Ensign provides extensive short-term and long-term nursing care tailored for patients recovering from extended illnesses, managing chronic health conditions, or requiring elder care. This division also encompasses a variety of rehabilitative therapies, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, among other specialized healthcare provisions. Beyond direct medical care, the company furnishes essential amenities like lodging, customized dietary programs, and opportunities for social engagement, recreation, and entertainment. Ensign additionally manages senior living facilities and delivers convenient mobile diagnostic services. Its diverse array of supplementary services includes digital X-rays, ultrasounds, electrocardiograms, laboratory analyses, sub-acute care, and patient transportation, which can be provided either in patients' residences or at long-term care facilities. The company also engages in the leasing of real estate properties. As of April 4, 2022, Ensign operated a network of 252 healthcare facilities spread across thirteen U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The Ensign Group, Inc. was established in 1999 and is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California.
ENSG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$216.33
▲(8.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.56% Insiders
33.64% Mutual Funds
4.72% Other Institutional Investors
39.79% Public Companies and
Individual Investors