NASDAQ:ENSG The Ensign Group (ENSG) Stock Forecast, Price & News $89.15 +1.10 (+1.25%) (As of 02:27 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$87.20▼$89.1750-Day Range$87.83▼$101.8952-Week Range$70.29▼$102.26Volume181,395 shsAverage Volume280,031 shsMarket Capitalization$4.99 billionP/E Ratio21.69Dividend Yield0.26%Price Target$107.80 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability The Ensign Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.9% Upside$107.80 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.93% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.84Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.89Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$11.14 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.97%From $4.35 to $4.74 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.56 out of 5 starsMedical Sector133rd out of 1,006 stocksSkilled Nursing Care Facilities Industry1st out of 1 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThe Ensign Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $107.80, The Ensign Group has a forecasted upside of 22.9% from its current price of $87.74.Amount of Analyst CoverageThe Ensign Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.93% of the float of The Ensign Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverThe Ensign Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.5, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous month Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldThe Ensign Group has a dividend yield of 0.26%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthThe Ensign Group has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of The Ensign Group is 5.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, The Ensign Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.85% next year. This indicates that The Ensign Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 4.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThe Ensign Group has received a 78.17% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Physical diseases" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Private occupational therapy services", "Private occupational physiotherapy services", and "Sports physiotherapeutic services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for The Ensign Group is -0.84. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentThe Ensign Group has a news sentiment score of 0.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.78 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for The Ensign Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for ENSG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added The Ensign Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, The Ensign Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $11,144,044.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.40% of the stock of The Ensign Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions88.80% of the stock of The Ensign Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for The Ensign Group are expected to grow by 8.97% in the coming year, from $4.35 to $4.74 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of The Ensign Group is 21.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.12.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of The Ensign Group is 21.35, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Medical sector average P/E ratio of about 90.06.Price to Earnings Growth RatioThe Ensign Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.36. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioThe Ensign Group has a P/B Ratio of 3.72. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) StockThe Ensign Group, Inc. engages in providing skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative care services. It operates through the Skilled Services and Standard Bearer segments. The Skilled Services segments includes the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services. The Standard Bearer segment refers to the leasing to skilled nursing and senior living operations. The company was founded by Roy E. Christensen, Christopher R. Christensen, and Gregory K. Stapley in 1999 and is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, CA.Read More Receive ENSG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for The Ensign Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ENSG Stock News HeadlinesMay 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) Expected to Earn Q2 2024 Earnings of $1.09 Per ShareMay 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) Receives $107.80 Average PT from BrokeragesMay 31, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)146 Pounds of Graphite Needed for Each EVGraphite - not lithium - is the largest component of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. That's why 97 more graphite mines will be needed by 2035 just to keep up with battery demand for the $7 trillion EV market.May 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) Forecasted to Earn FY2024 Earnings of $4.66 Per ShareMay 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEnsign Group (ENSG) Down 7.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFactors That Make Ensign Group (ENSG) a Lucrative Bet NowMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs The Ensign Group (ENSG) Stock Undervalued Right Now?May 23, 2023 | benzinga.comExecutive Chairman at Ensign Group Acquires Company Stock Options Worth 7,000 SharesMay 31, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)146 Pounds of Graphite Needed for Each EVGraphite - not lithium - is the largest component of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. That's why 97 more graphite mines will be needed by 2035 just to keep up with battery demand for the $7 trillion EV market.May 23, 2023 | benzinga.comEnsign Group Chief Executive Officer Awarded $1.24M Worth of Stock OptionsMay 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Ensign Group (ENSG) is Poised for a Turnaround After Losing -7.68% in 4 WeeksMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comDaren Shaw Sells 1,250 Shares of The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) StockMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2023 EPS Estimates for The Ensign Group, Inc. Lowered by Analyst (NASDAQ:ENSG)May 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsMay 2, 2023 | msn.comRBC Capital Maintains Ensign Group (ENSG) Outperform RecommendationMay 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Given New $108.00 Price Target at Royal Bank of CanadaMay 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comRBC Capital Maintains Outperform Rating for Ensign Group: Here's What You Need To KnowMay 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comThe Latest Analyst Ratings for Ensign GroupMay 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Is The Ensign Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ENSG) Share Price Doing?May 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comThe Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.comApril 29, 2023 | seekingalpha.comThe Ensign Group, Inc. 2023 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationApril 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) CFO Sells $3,350,210.50 in StockApril 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.comENSG The Ensign Group, Inc.April 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEnsign Group (ENSG) Beats on Q1 Earnings, Hikes '23 EPS ViewApril 28, 2023 | msn.comStephens & Co. Reiterates Ensign Group (ENSG) Overweight RecommendationApril 27, 2023 | seekingalpha.comEnsign Group: Compounding Earnings At 27%, Is It Worth It?April 27, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deThe Ensign Group, Inc.: The Ensign Group Reports First Quarter 2023 Results; Increases 2023 Annual GuidanceSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive ENSG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for The Ensign Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ENSG Company Calendar Last Earnings2/03/2023Ex-Dividend for 4/28 Dividend3/30/2023Dividend Payable4/28/2023Today5/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Skilled nursing care facilities Sub-IndustryHealth Care Facilities SectorMedical Current SymbolNASDAQ:ENSG CUSIP29358P10 CIK1125376 Webwww.ensigngroup.net Phone(949) 487-9500Fax949-540-3007Employees29,900Year Founded1999Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$107.80 High Stock Price Forecast$115.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$101.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+22.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.11 Trailing P/E Ratio21.42 Forward P/E Ratio20.24 P/E Growth1.36Net Income$224.68 million Net Margins7.32% Pretax Margin9.42% Return on Equity18.96% Return on Assets6.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.11 Current Ratio1.42 Quick Ratio1.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.03 billion Price / Sales1.63 Cash Flow$5.16 per share Price / Cash Flow17.07 Book Value$23.57 per share Price / Book3.74Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares55,990,000Free Float53,522,000Market Cap$4.93 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.02 Social Links Key ExecutivesBarry R. PortChief Executive Officer & DirectorSpencer W. BurtonPresident & Chief Operating OfficerSuzanne D. SnapperChief Financial Officer, Director & Executive VPBeverly B. WittekindExecutive Vice President & General CounselChad A. KeetchSecretary, Chief Investment Officer & Executive VPKey CompetitorsAscendis Pharma A/SNASDAQ:ASNDOrganon & Co.NYSE:OGNOption Care HealthNASDAQ:OPCHBellRing BrandsNYSE:BRBRAlkermesNASDAQ:ALKSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCBought 4,821 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.197%Royce & Associates LPSold 1,600 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.050%Capital Impact Advisors LLCSold 3,769 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.013%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 7,381 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.378%Westover Capital Advisors LLCBought 746 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.007%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ENSG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell The Ensign Group stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Ensign Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" ENSG shares. View ENSG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is The Ensign Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for The Ensign Group's stock. Their ENSG share price forecasts range from $101.00 to $115.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $107.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 22.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ENSG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ENSG shares performed in 2023? The Ensign Group's stock was trading at $94.61 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, ENSG shares have decreased by 6.9% and is now trading at $88.05. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is The Ensign Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 7th 2023. View our ENSG earnings forecast. How were The Ensign Group's earnings last quarter? The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) announced its earnings results on Friday, February, 3rd. The company reported $1.10 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.02 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $809.53 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $802.31 million. The Ensign Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.96% and a net margin of 7.32%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 16.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.90 EPS. How often does The Ensign Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Ensign Group? The Ensign Group declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.058 per share on Friday, April 28th. This represents a $0.23 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.26%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 30th. Read our dividend analysis for ENSG. What ETFs hold The Ensign Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Health Care ETF (PSCH), Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV), Invesco DWA Healthcare Momentum ETF (PTH), Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF (XSMO), SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS), ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV), iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF (IJT) and SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF (SLYG). Is The Ensign Group a good dividend stock? The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) pays an annual dividend of $0.23 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.26%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 15 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 5.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ENSG will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.85% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ENSG. When did The Ensign Group's stock split? Shares of The Ensign Group split on the morning of Thursday, December 24th 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, December 9th 2015. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 23rd 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. What guidance has The Ensign Group issued on next quarter's earnings? The Ensign Group updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 27th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $4.64-$4.77 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $4.69. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.68 billion-$3.73 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.59 billion. What is Christopher R. Christensen's approval rating as The Ensign Group's CEO? 17 employees have rated The Ensign Group Chief Executive Officer Christopher R. Christensen on Glassdoor.com. Christopher R. Christensen has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees. 24.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at The Ensign Group to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of The Ensign Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other The Ensign Group investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Micron Technology (MU), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Applied Materials (AMAT). What is The Ensign Group's stock symbol? The Ensign Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ENSG." Who are The Ensign Group's major shareholders? The Ensign Group's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (16.53%), Wasatch Advisors LP (9.45%), State Street Corp (3.38%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (2.52%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.31%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.90%). Insiders that own company stock include Ann Scott Blouin, Barry Port, Beverly B Wittekind, Chad Keetch, Christopher R Christensen, Daren Shaw, Lee A Daniels, Spencer Burton and Suzanne D Snapper. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of The Ensign Group? Shares of ENSG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is The Ensign Group's stock price today? One share of ENSG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $88.05. How much money does The Ensign Group make? The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) has a market capitalization of $4.93 billion and generates $3.03 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $224.68 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.11 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does The Ensign Group have? The company employs 29,900 workers across the globe. How can I contact The Ensign Group? The Ensign Group's mailing address is 29222 RANCHO VIEJO RD. SUITE 127, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA, 92675. The official website for the company is www.ensigngroup.net. The company can be reached via phone at (949) 487-9500, via email at ir@ensigngroup.net, or via fax at 949-540-3007. This page (NASDAQ:ENSG) was last updated on 5/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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