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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$180.48
-0.6%		$174.79
$141.58
▼
$218.00
$10.53B0.66503,168 shs62,024 shs
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$202.00
-2.0%		$225.97
$118.14
▼
$248.20
$3.16B0.64112,828 shs34,333 shs
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
$45.69
-4.4%		$44.21
$10.31
▼
$50.38
$7.23B-0.14888,380 shs134,108 shs
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$176.35
+0.2%		$177.35
$140.08
▼
$246.32
$10.39B1.11833,451 shs92,785 shs
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Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
0.00%+3.38%+5.67%+2.42%+0.79%
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
0.00%-12.66%-9.45%-7.46%+72.59%
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
0.00%+0.25%+11.73%+7.05%+294.38%
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
0.00%-5.96%+0.25%+3.98%-19.09%
CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$180.48
-0.6%		$174.79
$141.58
▼
$218.00
$10.53B0.66503,168 shs62,024 shs
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$202.00
-2.0%		$225.97
$118.14
▼
$248.20
$3.16B0.64112,828 shs34,333 shs
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
$45.69
-4.4%		$44.21
$10.31
▼
$50.38
$7.23B-0.14888,380 shs134,108 shs
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$176.35
+0.2%		$177.35
$140.08
▼
$246.32
$10.39B1.11833,451 shs92,785 shs
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Compare Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
0.00%+3.38%+5.67%+2.42%+0.79%
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
0.00%-12.66%-9.45%-7.46%+72.59%
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
0.00%+0.25%+11.73%+7.05%+294.38%
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
0.00%-5.96%+0.25%+3.98%-19.09%
CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
2.71
Moderate Buy$218.6021.12% Upside
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
3.00
BuyN/AN/A
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
2.71
Moderate Buy$58.8028.71% Upside
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
2.33
Hold$205.3116.43% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings Breakdown

Latest NHC, ENSG, UHS, and PACS Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/2/2026
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Wells Fargo & Company logo
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight$166.00 ➝ $170.00
10/29/2026
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Reiterated RatingBuy$230.00 ➝ $240.00
10/29/2026
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Raymond James Financial, Inc. logo
Raymond James Financial
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
10/29/2026
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
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Lower Price TargetBuy$209.00 ➝ $201.00
10/29/2026
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
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Set Price TargetHold$207.00 ➝ $210.00
10/29/2026
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. logo
Oppenheimer
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Boost Price TargetOutperform$210.00 ➝ $215.00
10/29/2026
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetNeutral$166.00 ➝ $156.00
10/14/2026
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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UpgradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/8/2026
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
10/8/2026
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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UpgradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/2/2026
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
Cantor Fitzgerald logo
Cantor Fitzgerald
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Reiterated RatingNeutral
(Data available from 11/2/2023 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)
CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$5.06B2.08$7.79 per share23.17$38.58 per share4.68
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$1.52B2.08$9.13 per share22.12$69.25 per share2.92
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
$5.29B1.37$1.53 per share29.91$6.08 per share7.51
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$17.36B0.60$33.15 per share5.32$120.18 per share1.47
CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$343.97M$6.7226.8623.811.717.03%16.79%7.07%N/A
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$120.01M$4.3322.72N/AN/A9.00%10.03%7.09%11/6/2026 (Estimated)
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
$191.54M$1.7226.5617.781.494.85%29.55%5.23%11/3/2026 (Confirmed)
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$1.49B$23.917.387.651.847.96%18.39%8.61%N/A

Latest NHC, ENSG, UHS, and PACS Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
11/25/2026Q3 2026
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
$0.5790N/AN/AN/A$1.46 billionN/A
11/3/2026Q3 2026
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
$0.5790N/AN/AN/A$1.46 billionN/A
10/27/2026Q3 2026
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$1.97$2.03+$0.06$1.76$1.51 billion$1.48 billion
10/27/2026Q3 2026
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$5.19$5.22+$0.03$5.22$4.71 billion$4.73 billion
8/6/2026Q2 2026
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
N/A$1.74N/A$2.54N/A$408.03 million
8/4/2026Q2 2026
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
$0.5370$0.63+$0.0930$0.47$1.41 billion$1.43 billion
CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield5-Year Annualized Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
$0.260.14%+4.56%3.87%18 Years
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
$2.681.30%+3.99%61.89%10 Years
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
$0.800.46%+31.95%3.35%N/A

Latest NHC, ENSG, UHS, and PACS Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
9/18/2026
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
quarterly$0.06500.15%9/30/20269/30/202610/31/2026
8/6/2026
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
quarterly$0.671.22%9/30/20269/30/202610/30/2026
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
0.08
1.20
1.20
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
N/A
1.86
1.83
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
0.21
0.91
0.91
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
0.73
1.37
1.28

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
96.12%
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
56.44%
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
N/A
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
86.05%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
4.00%
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
13.92%
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
70.10%
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
17.10%
CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
The Ensign Group, Inc. stock logo
ENSG
The Ensign Group
46,00058.34 million56.01 millionOptionable
National HealthCare Corporation stock logo
NHC
National HealthCare
15,27815.66 million13.48 millionNot Optionable
PACS Group, Inc. stock logo
PACS
PACS Group
47,455158.27 million47.32 millionOptionable
Universal Health Services, Inc. stock logo
UHS
Universal Health Services
101,50058.94 million48.86 millionOptionable

Recent News About These Companies

Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Wells Fargo & Company Analyst Says
 |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-universal-health-services-nyse-uhs-stock-price-expected-to-rise-wells-fargo-company-analyst-says-2026-11-02/
KeyCorp Equities Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for UHS
November 2 at 1:26 AM  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31172717
KeyCorp Issues Pessimistic Outlook for UHS Earnings
November 2 at 1:25 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/estimates-keycorp-issues-pessimistic-outlook-for-uhs-earnings-2026-11-02/
27,400 Universal Health Services, Inc. $UHS Shares Sold by VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al
November 1 at 5:39 AM  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-27400-universal-health-services-inc-uhs-shares-sold-by-virginia-retirement-systems-et-al-2026-11-01/
Robert W. Baird Has Lowered Expectations for Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Stock Price
October 31 at 3:01 AM  |  americanbankingnews.comhttps://www.americanbankingnews.com/?p=31169402
Universal Health stock faces lower-end outlook after Q3 profit slide
October 30 at 8:17 PM  |  ad-hoc-news.deA
Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at The UBS Global Healthcare Conference
October 30 at 4:09 PM  |  globenewswire.comhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/30/3392634/0/en/universal-health-services-inc-to-present-at-the-ubs-global-healthcare-conference.html
UHS Q3 2026 deep dive: outpatient expansion, surgical mix shift, and Talkspace integration shape outlook
October 30 at 3:17 PM  |  theglobeandmail.comhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/UHS/pressreleases/8550974/uhs-q3-2026-deep-dive-outpatient-expansion-surgical-mix-shift-and-talkspace-integration-shape-outlook/
Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Healthcare Stocks: Universal Health (UHS), Demant (OtherWILLF) and Boston Scientific (BSX)
October 30 at 10:15 AM  |  theglobeandmail.comhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/UHS/pressreleases/8547069/analysts-opinions-are-mixed-on-these-healthcare-stocks-universal-health-uhs-demant-otherwillf-and-boston-scientific-bsx/
Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Sees Modest Fair Value Cut After Mixed Analyst Views
October 30 at 5:14 AM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/universal-health-services-uhs-stock-082035105.html
Softer surgery volumes, hospital woes dampened UHS’ Q3 earnings
October 29, 2026  |  healthcaredive.comH
Universal Health Services’s Q3 earnings call: our top 5 analyst questions
October 29, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/universal-health-services-q3-earnings-142703096.html
Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from Robert W. Baird
October 29, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/analyst-universal-health-services-nyse-uhs-stock-gets-price-target-trim-from-robert-w-baird-2026-10-29/
Universal Health Services Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
October 29, 2026  |  marketbeat.comhttps://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/transcript-universal-health-services-q3-earnings-call-highlights-2026-10-29/
Universal Health Services' Q3 EBITDA Miss Driven by Weaker Pricing, BofA Securities Says
October 28, 2026  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/universal-health-services-apos-q3-154352715.html
UHS Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates Despite Higher Patient Volumes
October 28, 2026  |  zacks.comhttps://www.zacks.com/stock/news/3017675/uhs-misses-q3-earnings-estimates-despite-higher-patient-volumes?cid=cs-stocknewsapi-ft-analyst_blog|earnings_article-3017675
UHS reaches tentative settlement in patient abuse lawsuits
October 28, 2026  |  beckershospitalreview.comB
UHS surgical volumes dip as procedures migrate to ASCs, physician offices
October 28, 2026  |  beckersasc.comB
Transcript : Universal Health Services, Inc., Q3 2026 Earnings Call, Oct 28, 2026
October 28, 2026  |  marketscreener.comM
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
October 28, 2026  |  seekingalpha.comhttps://seekingalpha.com/article/4958556-universal-health-services-inc-uhs-q3-2026-earnings-call-transcript
Universal Health Services Q3 Profit Falls Despite 5.3% Revenue Growth; Stock Down
October 28, 2026  |  rttnews.comhttps://www.rttnews.com/3703879/universal-health-services-q3-profit-falls-despite-5-3-revenue-growth-stock-down.aspx

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The Ensign Group stock logo

The Ensign Group NASDAQ:ENSG

$180.48 -1.04 (-0.58%)
As of 11:01 AM Eastern
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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. Its Standard Bearer segment is comprised of selected real estate properties owned by Standard Bearer and leased to skilled nursing and senior living operators. In addition, the company provides ancillary services consisting of digital x-ray, ultrasound, electrocardiograms, sub-acute services, dialysis, respiratory, and long-term care pharmacy and patient transportation to people in their homes or at long-term care facilities, as well as mobile diagnostics. It operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in San Juan Capistrano, California.

National HealthCare stock logo

National HealthCare NYSEAMERICAN:NHC

$202.00 -4.14 (-2.01%)
As of 11:02 AM Eastern
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National HealthCare Corporation engages in the operation of services to skilled nursing facilities, assisted and independent living facilities, homecare and hospice agencies, and health hospitals. Its skilled nursing facilities offer licensed therapy services, nutrition services, social services, activities, and housekeeping and laundry services, as well as medical services prescribed by physicians; and rehabilitative services, such as physical, speech, respiratory, and occupational therapy for patients recovering from strokes, heart attacks, orthopedic conditions, neurological illnesses, or other illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. The company's medical specialty units comprise memory care units and sub-cute nursing units that provide specialized care and programs for persons with Alzheimer's or related disorders; and assisted living facilities offer personal care services and assistance with general activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, and medication management. Its independent living facilities offers specially designed residential units for the active and ambulatory elderly and provide various ancillary services for residents, including restaurants, activity rooms and social areas; and behavioral health services to both adults and geriatric patients with psychiatric, emotional, and addictive disorders. In addition, the company's homecare agencies assist those who wish to stay at home or in assisted living residences but still require some degree of medical care or assistance with daily activities; hospice agencies that provides hospice and palliative care; and operates pharmacies, as well as managed care insurance solutions. Further, it offers management, accounting, and financial services; and leases its properties to third party operators. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

PACS Group stock logo

PACS Group NYSE:PACS

$45.68 -2.13 (-4.44%)
As of 11:01 AM Eastern
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PACS Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities in the United States. The company also provides senior care and independent facilities. It engages in the acquisition, ownership, and leasing of health care-related properties. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Farmington, Utah.

Universal Health Services stock logo

Universal Health Services NYSE:UHS

$176.34 +0.30 (+0.17%)
As of 11:01 AM Eastern
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Universal Health Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals, and outpatient and behavioral health care facilities. It operates through Acute Care Hospital Services and Behavioral Health Care Services segments. The company's hospitals offer general and specialty surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, pharmacy services, and/or behavioral health services. It also provides commercial health insurance services; and various management services, which include central purchasing, information, finance and control systems, facilities planning, physician recruitment, administrative personnel management, marketing, and public relations services. Universal Health Services, Inc. founded in 1978 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

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