16,471 Shares in The Ensign Group, Inc. $ENSG Purchased by Investor s Fiduciary Advisor Network LLC

Key Points

• Investor’s Fiduciary Advisor Network LLC purchased 16,471 shares of The Ensign Group in the second quarter, valued at approximately $2.64 million. Institutional investors collectively own 96.12% of ENSG.
• The Ensign Group reported quarterly earnings of $1.92 per share, beating estimates of $1.80, while revenue rose 16.7% year over year to $1.44 billion. The company issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $7.75–$7.85.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive view, with four Buy ratings and two Holds; the stock has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $216.25 versus its reported price of $179.48.

Investor s Fiduciary Advisor Network LLC bought a new stake in The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 16,471 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,640,000. The Ensign Group comprises approximately 0.9% of Investor s Fiduciary Advisor Network LLC's investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest position.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in ENSG. Monetary Solutions Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of The Ensign Group during the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its position in shares of The Ensign Group by 55.0% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 172 shares of the company's stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. Bayban acquired a new position in shares of The Ensign Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Ensign Group during the first quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of The Ensign Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $36,000. 96.12% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Ensign Group Price Performance

ENSG opened at $179.48 on Monday. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $171.11 and its 200 day simple moving average is $184.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 1.21. The Ensign Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $141.58 and a 1 year high of $218.00. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.46 billion, a PE ratio of 28.13, a P/E/G ratio of 1.73 and a beta of 0.68.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July 27th. The company reported $1.92 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.80 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $1.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.44 billion. The Ensign Group had a net margin of 6.90% and a return on equity of 16.75%. The Ensign Group's revenue for the quarter was up 16.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.59 earnings per share. The Ensign Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.750-7.850 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that The Ensign Group, Inc. will post 6.93 EPS for the current year.

The Ensign Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th were issued a dividend of $0.065 per share. This represents a $0.26 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 30th. The Ensign Group's dividend payout ratio is presently 4.08%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director John O. Agwunobi sold 392 shares of The Ensign Group stock in a transaction on Monday, July 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $171.06, for a total value of $67,055.52. Following the transaction, the director owned 9,503 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,625,583.18. This trade represents a 3.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Barry M. Smith sold 700 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $164.28, for a total value of $114,996.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 21,352 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,507,706.56. This trade represents a 3.17% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 4.00% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have commented on ENSG shares. Truist Financial lifted their target price on shares of The Ensign Group from $202.00 to $207.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $228.00 price target on shares of The Ensign Group in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Wall Street Zen cut The Ensign Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, July 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded The Ensign Group from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, The Ensign Group presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $216.25.

The Ensign Group Profile

The Ensign Group, Inc is a diversified provider of post-acute healthcare services in the United States, operating a network of skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, home health and hospice care centers. The company's model emphasizes integrated care by employing multidisciplinary teams—including nursing staff, therapists and physicians—to deliver personalized rehabilitation and long-term care services for seniors and other patients recovering from injury, illness or surgery.

Through its owned and managed centers, The Ensign Group offers a broad spectrum of rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy.

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