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NASDAQ:ENSG

The Ensign Group (ENSG) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$92.93
-1.04 (-1.11%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$92.50
$94.47
50-Day Range
$90.39
$101.77
52-Week Range
$79.42
$104.04
Volume
416,814 shs
Average Volume
274,669 shs
Market Capitalization
$5.22 billion
P/E Ratio
22.02
Dividend Yield
0.25%
Price Target
$111.80

The Ensign Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
20.3% Upside
$111.80 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
6.97% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.84
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.54mentions of The Ensign Group in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$3.28 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.09%
From $4.36 to $4.80 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.48 out of 5 stars

Medical Sector

183rd out of 970 stocks

Skilled Nursing Care Facilities Industry

1st out of 1 stocks


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About The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Stock

The Ensign Group, Inc. provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services, as well as other ancillary services. It operates through Skilled Services and Standard Bearer segments. 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 patient transportation to people in their homes or at long-term care facilities. 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 headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California.

ENSG Price History

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ENSG Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend
6/29/2023
Last Earnings
7/27/2023
Dividend Payable
7/31/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/31 Dividend
9/28/2023
Today
10/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/25/2023
Dividend Payable
10/31/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Skilled nursing care facilities
Sub-Industry
Health Care Facilities
Sector
Medical
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ENSG
CUSIP
29358P10
Employees
29,900
Year Founded
1999

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$111.80
High Stock Price Forecast
$115.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$110.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+20.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.80
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$224.68 million
Pretax Margin
9.13%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.39 billion
Cash Flow
$5.19 per share
Book Value
$22.41 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
53,728,000
Market Cap
$5.22 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.99

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Christopher R. ChristensenMr. Christopher R. Christensen (Age 54)
    Co-Founder & Exec. Chairman
    Comp: $3.03M
  • Mr. Barry R. PortMr. Barry R. Port (Age 49)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $5.86M
  • Ms. Suzanne D. SnapperMs. Suzanne D. Snapper (Age 49)
    CFO, Exec. VP & Director
    Comp: $5.06M
  • Mr. Chad A. KeetchMr. Chad A. Keetch (Age 45)
    Chief Investment Officer, Exec. VP & Sec.
    Comp: $3.45M
  • Mr. Spencer W. BurtonMr. Spencer W. Burton (Age 44)
    Pres & COO of Ensign Services, Inc.
    Comp: $4.06M
  • Ms. Beverly B. WittekindMs. Beverly B. Wittekind (Age 58)
    VP & Gen. Counsel
  • Kevin Reese
    Pres of Keystone Healthcare Inc













ENSG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell The Ensign Group stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Ensign Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ENSG shares.
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What is The Ensign Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

5 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for The Ensign Group's stock. Their ENSG share price forecasts range from $110.00 to $115.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $111.80 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 20.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have ENSG shares performed in 2023?

The Ensign Group's stock was trading at $94.61 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, ENSG stock has decreased by 1.8% and is now trading at $92.93.
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Are investors shorting The Ensign Group?

The Ensign Group saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,770,000 shares, an increase of 8.0% from the August 31st total of 3,490,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 268,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 14.0 days. Approximately 7.0% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is The Ensign Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 25th 2023.
View our ENSG earnings forecast
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How were The Ensign Group's earnings last quarter?

The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) issued its earnings results on Thursday, July, 27th. The company reported $1.08 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.05 by $0.03. The business earned $921.35 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $909.96 million. The Ensign Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 18.62% and a net margin of 7.10%.

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, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Saturday, September 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.058 per share on Tuesday, October 31st. This represents a $0.23 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 28th.
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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 0.24%. 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 5.45%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ENSG will have a dividend payout ratio of 4.79% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did The Ensign Group's stock split?

The Ensign Group shares split on the morning of Thursday, December 24th 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, December 9th 2015. The newly minted shares were issued 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, July, 27th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $4.70-$4.78 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.71. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.69 billion-$3.73 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.71 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."

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.
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What is The Ensign Group's stock price today?

One share of ENSG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $92.93.

How much money does The Ensign Group make?

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) has a market capitalization of $5.22 billion and generates $3.39 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $224.68 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.22 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 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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