The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.06 EPS

Key Points

• The Ensign Group reported adjusted EPS of $2.03, beating analyst expectations by $0.06, while quarterly revenue of $1.48 billion fell short of the $1.51 billion consensus estimate.
• Shares fell $7.42 to $169.50 following the results. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.065 per share, equivalent to a 0.2% annualized yield.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $216.25, though securities litigation allegations create an ongoing legal and reputational overhang.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $2.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.97 by $0.06, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $1.48 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.51 billion. The Ensign Group had a net margin of 6.90% and a return on equity of 16.75%.

The Ensign Group Price Performance

Shares of ENSG traded down $7.42 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $169.50. 670,516 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 503,680. The Ensign Group has a one year low of $141.58 and a one year high of $218.00. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The business has a 50-day moving average of $174.89 and a 200 day moving average of $181.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.57, a PEG ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 0.66.

The Ensign Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, October 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be given a dividend of $0.0650 per share. This represents a $0.26 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 30th. The Ensign Group's dividend payout ratio is presently 4.08%.

Trending Headlines about The Ensign Group

Here are the key news stories impacting The Ensign Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted The Ensign Group as a potentially attractive long-term value stock, suggesting the company’s underlying growth and valuation may appeal to value, growth, and momentum investors. Why Ensign Group is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: The Ensign Group is expected to report quarterly results shortly. Investors will focus on earnings, revenue growth, operating margins, and management commentary for signs that the company’s recent expansion remains on track. The Ensign Group to Report Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms announced or promoted a securities class action against The Ensign Group and certain executives. The complaint alleges that the company failed to disclose issues involving patient neglect, understaffing, quality and staffing data, improper billing, and an administrator-license rental arrangement. These are allegations, not proven findings, but the litigation creates potential legal costs, reputational risk, and uncertainty regarding damages. ENSG Investor Class Action Filed
• Negative Sentiment: Investors who purchased ENSG securities from February 10, 2022, through June 18, 2026, were reminded that December 7, 2026, is the deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status. The repeated deadline alerts from Rosen, Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman, Glancy Prongay, Faruqi & Faruqi, and other firms add visibility to the legal overhang, although they do not represent separate confirmed judgments against the company. Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman Class Action Notice

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently weighed in on ENSG shares. Weiss Ratings raised shares of The Ensign Group from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "buy (b)" rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. Truist Financial raised their price target on The Ensign Group from $202.00 to $207.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Wall Street Zen upgraded The Ensign Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Sunday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an "outperform" rating and issued a $228.00 price objective on shares of The Ensign Group in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $216.25.

The Ensign Group Company Profile

The Ensign Group, Inc is a healthcare services company that provides skilled nursing, post-acute care and rehabilitation services. Its facilities serve patients recovering from illness, injury or surgery, as well as individuals requiring long-term nursing care and support with daily living.

Through its operating subsidiaries, Ensign also provides assisted living and other senior care services. Its portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities and related healthcare operations, with services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, medically complex care and rehabilitation.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, The Ensign Group operates healthcare facilities across multiple U.S.

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