The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Upgraded to “Buy” at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a report issued on Sunday,Wall Street Zen reports.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $228.00 target price on shares of The Ensign Group in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Truist Financial raised their price target on The Ensign Group from $202.00 to $207.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of The Ensign Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 8th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, The Ensign Group currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $216.25.

The Ensign Group Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ENSG opened at $175.59 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $174.77 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $174.60. The company has a market cap of $10.23 billion, a PE ratio of 27.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 0.66. The Ensign Group has a twelve month low of $141.58 and a twelve month high of $218.00.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 27th. The company reported $1.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.80 by $0.12. The Ensign Group had a return on equity of 16.75% and a net margin of 6.90%. The company had revenue of $1.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.44 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.59 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 16.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that The Ensign Group will post 7.04 EPS for the current year.

The Ensign Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Saturday, October 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be issued a dividend of $0.0650 per share. This represents a $0.26 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 30th. The Ensign Group’s payout ratio is currently 4.08%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Ensign Group

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in The Ensign Group in the 2nd quarter valued at $937,218,000. Wasatch Advisors LP increased its position in The Ensign Group by 10.7% during the 2nd quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 2,278,324 shares of the company’s stock worth $365,215,000 after buying an additional 220,329 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its position in The Ensign Group by 7.1% during the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 457,667 shares of the company’s stock worth $92,220,000 after buying an additional 30,521 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in The Ensign Group during the 2nd quarter worth $65,470,000. Finally, Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY acquired a new stake in shares of The Ensign Group during the second quarter worth $54,742,000. Institutional investors own 96.12% of the company’s stock.

Key The Ensign Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting The Ensign Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary from Zacks continues to characterize Ensign as a potentially attractive long-term growth stock, supporting the company’s broader investment case. Why Ensign Group is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
• Neutral Sentiment: The Ensign Group expects to release third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 27 and hold an earnings call on October 28. Investors will be watching operating performance, skilled-nursing demand, reimbursement trends and updated guidance for new catalysts or additional risk. Ensign Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms publicized a pending securities class action against Ensign and certain executives. The case covers investors who purchased securities from February 10, 2022, through June 18, 2026, with a December 7, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline. The complaints allege that the company concealed patient neglect, understaffing, manipulated quality and staffing data, improper billing and an administrator-license rental scheme. These allegations have not been proven, but the litigation creates potential legal costs, reputational damage and uncertainty around future operating results. Ensign Securities Notice and Class Action Allegations

The Ensign Group Company Profile

The Ensign Group, Inc is a healthcare services company that provides skilled nursing, post-acute care and rehabilitation services. Its facilities serve patients recovering from illness, injury or surgery, as well as individuals requiring long-term nursing care and support with daily living.

Through its operating subsidiaries, Ensign also provides assisted living and other senior care services. Its portfolio includes skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities and related healthcare operations, with services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, medically complex care and rehabilitation.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, The Ensign Group operates healthcare facilities across multiple U.S.