The Ensign Group (ENSG) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG - Get Free Report) is expected to issue its Q2 2025 quarterly earnings data before the market opens on Thursday, July 24th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.54 per share and revenue of $1.22 billion for the quarter. The Ensign Group has set its FY 2025 guidance at 6.220-6.380 EPS.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 29th. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.50 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $1.17 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.17 billion. The Ensign Group had a return on equity of 16.90% and a net margin of 6.99%. The company's revenue was up 16.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.30 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect The Ensign Group to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6 EPS for the next fiscal year.

The Ensign Group Price Performance

ENSG stock traded down $2.05 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $136.80. The company had a trading volume of 274,525 shares, compared to its average volume of 439,769. The company has a market capitalization of $7.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.86, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.03. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $148.41 and a 200-day moving average price of $137.13. The Ensign Group has a 1-year low of $118.73 and a 1-year high of $158.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a current ratio of 1.40 and a quick ratio of 1.40.

The Ensign Group Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 30th will be given a $0.0625 dividend. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.18%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 30th. The Ensign Group's dividend payout ratio is presently 4.73%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, Director Barry M. Smith sold 700 shares of The Ensign Group stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $153.48, for a total transaction of $107,436.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 27,852 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,274,724.96. This trade represents a 2.45% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Suzanne D. Snapper sold 8,379 shares of The Ensign Group stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $148.21, for a total value of $1,241,851.59. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 269,692 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $39,971,051.32. This trade represents a 3.01% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 19,336 shares of company stock worth $2,902,377 in the last 90 days. 3.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of The Ensign Group

An institutional investor recently raised its position in The Ensign Group stock. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its stake in The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG - Free Report) by 9.9% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 161,946 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 14,590 shares during the quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC owned 0.28% of The Ensign Group worth $20,956,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.12% of the company's stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Macquarie reduced their price target on The Ensign Group from $159.00 to $156.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 2nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $163.50.

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.