The Ensign Group (ENSG) 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 twelve months. 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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When is The Ensign Group's next earnings date?

The Ensign Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 27th 2022.
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How were The Ensign Group's earnings last quarter?

The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 28th. The company reported $0.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $713.45 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $704.36 million. The Ensign Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.85% and a net margin of 7.21%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 13.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.81 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 Monday, March 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.055 per share on Friday, April 29th. This represents a $0.22 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.27%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 30th.
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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 0.27%. 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 6.38%. 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 5.25% 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?

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 distributed 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 2022 earnings guidance on Monday, May, 9th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $4.01-$4.13 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.07. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.93 billion-$2.98 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.95 billion.

What price target have analysts set for ENSG?

3 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for The Ensign Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $96.00 to $98.00. On average, they expect The Ensign Group's share price to reach $96.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 17.3% 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:

• Mr. Barry R. Port, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 48, Pay $5.42M)
• Ms. Suzanne D. Snapper, CFO, Exec. VP & Director (Age 48, Pay $4.75M)
• Mr. Chad A. Keetch, Chief Investment Officer, Exec. VP & Sec. (Age 44, Pay $3.12M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Spencer W. Burton, Pres & COO of Ensign Services, Inc. (Age 43, Pay $3.72M)
• Ms. Beverly B. Wittekind, VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 57) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Kevin Reese, Pres of Keystone Healthcare Inc

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), Acadia Healthcare (ACHC), Encompass Health (EHC), Petco Health and Wellness (WOOF), Select Medical (SEM), U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH), National HealthCare (NHC), Brookdale Senior Living (BKD), Community Health Systems (CYH) 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.19%), Wasatch Advisors Inc. (11.55%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.97%), Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. (4.63%), Riverbridge Partners LLC (3.38%) and State Street Corp (3.23%). Company insiders that own The Ensign Group 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.
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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 Van Berkom & Associates Inc., Owls Nest Partners IA LLC, Royce & Associates LP, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Vanguard Group Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., and Northern Trust Corp. Company insiders that have sold The Ensign Group company stock in the last year include Ann Scott Blouin, Beverly B Wittekind, Christopher R Christensen, Daren Shaw, and Lee A Daniels.
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Which major investors are buying The Ensign Group stock?

ENSG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wasatch Advisors Inc., Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., Riverbridge Partners LLC, Loomis Sayles & Co. L P, American Century Companies Inc., BlackRock Inc., State Street Corp, and Invesco Ltd..
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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 $82.41.

How much money does The Ensign Group make?

The Ensign Group has a market capitalization of $4.57 billion and generates $2.63 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $194.65 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.449990 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does The Ensign Group have?

The Ensign Group employs 25,900 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.

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.