The Ensign Group Stock Forecast, Price & News

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Ensign Group a buy right now?

3 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 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" The Ensign Group stock.
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How has The Ensign Group's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

The Ensign Group's stock was trading at $35.56 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, ENSG stock has increased by 112.4% and is now trading at $75.52.
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Are investors shorting The Ensign Group?

The Ensign Group saw a increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,670,000 shares, an increase of 21.0% from the December 15th total of 1,380,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 272,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 6.1 days. Approximately 3.2% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is The Ensign Group's next earnings date?

The Ensign Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 2nd 2022.
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How were The Ensign Group's earnings last quarter?

The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 27th. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.90 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $668.53 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $666.44 million. The Ensign Group had a net margin of 7.50% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.37%. The Ensign Group's revenue for the quarter was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.72 EPS.
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How often does The Ensign Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Ensign Group?

The Ensign Group announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 31st will be given a dividend of $0.055 per share on Monday, January 31st. This represents a $0.22 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.29%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 30th. This is a boost from The Ensign Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.05.
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Is The Ensign Group a good dividend stock?

The Ensign Group pays an annual dividend of $0.22 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.29%. The Ensign Group 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 of The Ensign Group is 6.51%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, The Ensign Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.98% next year. This indicates that The Ensign Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did The Ensign Group's stock split? How did The Ensign Group's stock split work?

The Ensign Group's stock split before market open on Thursday, December 24th 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, December 9th 2015. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, December 23rd 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of The Ensign Group 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 2021 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.600-$3.680 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $3.620. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.62 billion-$2.69 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.62 billion.

What price target have analysts set for ENSG?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for The Ensign Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $90.00 to $96.00. On average, they expect The Ensign Group's share price to reach $94.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 24.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are The Ensign Group's key executives?

The Ensign Group's management team includes the following people:

• Barry R. Port, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Spencer Burton, President & Chief Operating Officer
• Suzanne D. Snapper, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Chad A. Keetch, Chief Investment Officer, Secretary & EVP (LinkedIn Profile)
• Beverly B. Wittekind, Vice President & General Counsel (LinkedIn Profile)

What is Christopher R. Christensen's approval rating as The Ensign Group's CEO?

104 employees have rated The Ensign Group CEO Christopher R. Christensen on Glassdoor.com. Christopher R. Christensen has an approval rating of 67% among The Ensign Group's employees.

Who are some of The Ensign Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to The Ensign Group include HCA Healthcare (HCA), Alcon (ALC), Universal Health Services (UHS), Tenet Healthcare (THC), Encompass Health (EHC), Acadia Healthcare (ACHC), Petco Health and Wellness (WOOF), Select Medical (SEM), Community Health Systems (CYH), U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH), National HealthCare (NHC), Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) and Five Star Senior Living (FVE).
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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 many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Riverbridge Partners LLC (3.13%), Copeland Capital Management LLC (1.65%), Boston Trust Walden Corp (0.51%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.23%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%) and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.05%). Company insiders that own The Ensign Group stock include Ann Scott Blouin, Barry Port, Beverly B Wittekind, Chad Keetch, Christopher R Christensen, Daren Shaw, John G Nackel, Lee A Daniels, Spencer Burton and Suzanne D Snapper.
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Which major investors are selling The Ensign Group stock?

ENSG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Icon Wealth Partners LLC, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., Boston Trust Walden Corp, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Capital Square LLC, and AE Wealth Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold The Ensign Group company stock in the last year include Ann Scott Blouin, Beverly B Wittekind, Chad Keetch, Daren Shaw, and Lee A Daniels.
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Which major investors are buying The Ensign Group stock?

ENSG stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., Riverbridge Partners LLC, Copeland Capital Management LLC, Lindbrook Capital LLC, Diversified Trust Co, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, and First Hawaiian Bank. Company insiders that have bought The Ensign Group stock in the last two years include Christopher R Christensen, Lee A Daniels, and Suzanne D Snapper.
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How do I buy shares of The Ensign Group?

Shares of ENSG 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 $75.52.

How much money does The Ensign Group make?

The Ensign Group has a market capitalization of $4.17 billion and generates $2.40 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $170.48 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.38 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does The Ensign Group have?

The Ensign Group employs 24,400 workers across the globe.

When was The Ensign Group founded?

The Ensign Group was founded in 1999.

What is The Ensign Group's official website?

The official website for The Ensign Group is www.ensigngroup.net.

Where are The Ensign Group's headquarters?

The Ensign Group is headquartered at 29222 RANCHO VIEJO RD. SUITE 127, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA, 92675.

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 company can be reached via phone at (949) 487-9500, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 949-540-3007.