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2026-07-23 15:45 2d ago
2026-07-23 10:01 2d ago
Akcie The Ensign Group po kritických zprávách prudce klesly
ENSG The Ensign Group
FMP Stock News 78
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) investors saw the price of their shares in the skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) provider tumble over 8% on June 8 and another 3% on June 11, 2026 after Hunterbrook Media and Muddy Waters Research, respectively, published highly critical reports questioning Ensign’s business practices.

In total, over $500 million of Ensign’s market capitalization has been wiped out since June 7, 2026, the day before the first of the two reports.

These developments have prompted national shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman to open an investigation into allegations within the two reports and whether Ensign may have violated the federal securities laws.

The firm encourages Ensign investors who suffered substantial losses to submit your losses now.

The Ensign Group (ENSG) Investigation:

The investigation is primarily focused on the propriety of Ensign’s disclosures about SNF acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and certain accounting matters.

In the past, Ensign repeatedly assured investors that “compliance and quality outcomes are precursors to outstanding financial performance” and “we strive to aggressively increase quality in every facility we acquire, and to adjust our overall policies to adapt to CMS’s changing criteria for the Five-Star Quality Rating System.”

But, on June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook published its report, contending in part that “Ensign’s profits can be traced to providing less care than its patients need – and less care than it is meant to provide based on the tax dollars it receives from the government.” In addition, the firm said that “[w]e found Ensign’s growth strategy is to buy struggling nursing homes – then cut staff at those facilities and bank the savings, all while claiming quality improves.”

Then, on June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published its report, adding to Hunterbrook’s analysis. Muddy Waters sent investigators to 57 of Ensign’s SNFs and found “red flags consistent with rented” NHA licenses that enabled “Ensign to state the facilities have licensed Administrators when in fact these administrators are seldom on premise and do not substantively manage the facilities.”

The firm concluded that “this scheme, which could amount to fraud against states, Medicare, and Medicaid, is the pillar upon which Ensign’s acquisition strategy and margins is built[]” and “[u]nder the False Claims Act, if these practices have been in place for one year at ~20% of facilities, we estimate the violations carry theoretical sanctions in the billions of dollars.”

“Our investigation is focused on whether the analysts’ allegations are accurate and, if so, whether Ensign may have misled investors about its business practices and accounting,” said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm’s investigation.

If you invested in Ensign and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that will assist the firm’s investigation, submit your losses now »

If you’d like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the firm’s Ensign investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Ensign should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs’ rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman’s team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. 

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2026-07-22 13:18 3d ago
2026-07-22 04:23 4d ago
CalPERS snížil podíl v The Ensign Group o 7,5 %
ENSG The Ensign Group
FMP Stock News 72
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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 22nd, 2026

California Public Employees Retirement System trimmed its holdings in shares of The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG – Free Report) by 7.5% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 134,667 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,863 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned 0.23% of The Ensign Group worth $27,135,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp increased its position in shares of The Ensign Group by 52.5% during the 4th quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp now owns 54,336 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,465,000 after purchasing an additional 18,699 shares during the last quarter. Cypress Wealth Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Ensign Group in the 4th quarter worth about $1,508,000. SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in shares of The Ensign Group by 70.2% in the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 38,029 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,625,000 after buying an additional 15,683 shares during the last quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH grew its position in The Ensign Group by 8.4% during the fourth quarter. Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH now owns 163,131 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,417,000 after buying an additional 12,602 shares during the period. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its position in The Ensign Group by 14.9% during the fourth quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 129,756 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,567,000 after buying an additional 16,853 shares during the period. 96.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity In other news, Director Barry M. Smith sold 700 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $164.28, for a total value of $114,996.00. Following the sale, the director owned 21,352 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,507,706.56. The trade was a 3.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 4.00% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of research firms recently issued reports on ENSG. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on shares of The Ensign Group from $215.00 to $202.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of The Ensign Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, June 14th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of The Ensign Group from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 16th. Zacks Research lowered shares of The Ensign Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of The Ensign Group in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $213.50.

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The Ensign Group Stock Down 0.7% ENSG stock opened at $170.87 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a quick ratio of 1.56 and a current ratio of 1.56. The company has a market capitalization of $9.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.83, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 0.69. The Ensign Group, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $134.79 and a fifty-two week high of $218.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $165.80 and a 200-day moving average of $184.01.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.79 by $0.06. The Ensign Group had a return on equity of 16.78% and a net margin of 6.89%.The business had revenue of $1.39 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.40 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.52 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 18.4% compared to the same quarter last year. The Ensign Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.480-7.620 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that The Ensign Group, Inc. will post 6.82 earnings per share for the current year.

The Ensign Group Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 30th will be paid a $0.065 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a $0.26 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The Ensign Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 4.23%.

About The Ensign Group (Free Report)

The Ensign Group, Inc is a diversified provider of post-acute healthcare services in the United States, operating a network of skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, home health and hospice care centers. The company’s model emphasizes integrated care by employing multidisciplinary teams—including nursing staff, therapists and physicians—to deliver personalized rehabilitation and long-term care services for seniors and other patients recovering from injury, illness or surgery.

Through its owned and managed centers, The Ensign Group offers a broad spectrum of rehabilitation services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy.

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2026-07-20 15:38 5d ago
2026-07-20 11:15 5d ago
Kaplan Fox vyšetřuje ENSG kvůli údajnému porušení zákonů
ENSG The Ensign Group
FMP Stock News 78
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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - July 20, 2026) - Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is investigating potential securities violations against The Ensign Group, Inc. ("Ensign" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENSG).

CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS INVESTIGATION

If you are an Ensign investor and have suffered losses, or if you have information that could assist in the Ensign investigation, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact Kaplan Fox by emailing [email protected] or by calling (646) 315-9003.

On June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook Media published a report entitled "Ensign: The Nursing Home Empire Built On Fatal Neglect." The report alleges that "Ensign's business model relies on delivering inadequate care to patients while gaming data on quality, according to Hunterbrook's five-month investigation." The report further alleges "[f]ormer employees in different states described systematic misrepresentations."

Following this news, the price of Ensign stock fell $13.88 per share, or 8.15%, to close at $156.42 per share on June 8, 2026.

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Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on complex litigation, with offices in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Jersey. Founded in 1956, the firm has spent more than 50 years prosecuting securities, antitrust, and consumer protection actions in federal and state courts nationwide, recovering more than $10 billion for clients and the classes it has represented.

Kaplan Fox is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier plaintiffs' securities litigation firms and has received recognition from Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon. Serving as lead or co-lead counsel in many landmark cases, the firm has secured some of the largest recoveries in the history of securities litigation, including a $2.425 billion recovery on behalf of Bank of America shareholders in In re Bank of America-the largest recovery ever obtained for claims under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act-$800 million recovered for the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System and other pension funds in ATRS v. Allianz Global Investors, and a $475 million settlement in In re Merrill Lynch.

For decades, Kaplan Fox has represented public pension funds, institutional investors, businesses, and individuals in high-stakes litigation. Through its successful advocacy and precedent-setting victories, the firm has helped shape important areas of securities and corporate law while advancing accountability and protecting investor interests.

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2026-07-06 20:32 19d ago
2026-07-06 16:05 19d ago
Lowey Dannenberg vyšetřuje The Ensign Group kvůli podvodu
ENSG The Ensign Group
FMP Stock News 72
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NEW YORK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) (“Ensign” or the “Company”) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

On June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook published a detailed short-seller report alleging that the company engaged in systemic quality-measure gaming, falsified care-quality data, and improper related-party billing across its skilled nursing operations. Following this news, the price of Ensign stock fell significantly, causing millions of dollars in shareholder losses.

Then, on June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published a short report on Ensign Group, alleging possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud via a scheme to rent licenses of administrators of skilled nursing facilities who are not actually managing the facilities, potentially in violation of the False Claims Act. This news caused the price of Ensign stock to drop even further.

“Our investigation concerns whether the company and its executives provided investors with accurate and complete information about the company,” said Andrea Farah, Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., Partner and Head of the firm’s securities practice.

If you suffered a loss in Ensign securities and wish to participate, check your eligibility through Lowey’s case management platform, https://claimmagic.com/cases/the-ensign-group. Alternatively, you can contact our attorneys Andrea Farah ([email protected]) at (914)733-7256 or Vincent R. Cappucci Jr. ([email protected]) at (914)733-7278.

About Lowey Dannenberg

Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

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White Plains, NY 10601
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2026-07-02 11:08 23d ago
2026-07-02 06:00 24d ago
The Ensign Group rozšířila portfolio v Texasu
ENSG The Ensign Group
FMP Stock News 78
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July 02, 2026 06:00 ET  | Source: The Ensign Group, Inc.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, other rehabilitative and healthcare services, and real estate, announced today that it acquired the real estate and operations of (i) “Las Ventanas de Socorro”, a 126-bed skilled nursing facility located in Socorro, Texas, and (ii) “Los Arcos del Norte Care Center”, a 124-bed skilled nursing facility located in El Paso, Texas. The real estate was acquired by subsidiaries of Standard Bearer Healthcare REIT, Inc., Ensign’s captive real estate company, and the facilities are operated by Ensign-affiliated tenants. The acquisition was effective as of July 1, 2026.

“We are excited to continue our incredible year in Texas with the acquisition of these excellent facilities”, said Barry Port, Ensign's Chief Executive Officer. “We are always looking to expand our presence in Texas, and these facilities are tremendous adds to our operations and Standard Bearer’s real estate footprint”, he added.

Andy Ashton, President of Keystone Care LLC, Ensign’s Texas-based subsidiary, added, “Both facilities have fantastic teams of caregivers, and we are so excited to begin serving our residents and their families in the El Paso area.”

These acquisitions were effective July 1, 2026, and bring Ensign's growing portfolio to 398 healthcare operations, which includes 48 senior living operations, across 17 states. Ensign subsidiaries, including Standard Bearer, own 183 real estate assets. Mr. Port reaffirmed that Ensign is actively seeking opportunities to acquire real estate and to lease both well-performing and struggling skilled nursing, senior living and other healthcare related businesses throughout the United States.

About Ensign™

The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide a broad spectrum of skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services at 398 healthcare facilities in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. More information about Ensign is available at http://www.ensigngroup.net.

Contact Information

The Ensign Group, Inc., (949) 487-9500, [email protected]

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2026-06-30 16:03 25d ago
2026-06-30 09:45 25d ago
The Ensign Group čelí vyšetřování pro možné porušení federálních zákonů o cenných papírech
ENSG The Ensign Group
FMP Stock News 78
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) (“Ensign” or the “Company”) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

On June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook published a detailed short-seller report alleging that the company engaged in systemic quality-measure gaming, falsified care-quality data, and improper related-party billing across its skilled nursing operations. Following this news, the price of Ensign stock fell significantly, causing millions of dollars in shareholder losses.

Then, on June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published a short report on Ensign Group, alleging possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud via a scheme to rent licenses of administrators of skilled nursing facilities who are not actually managing the facilities, potentially in violation of the False Claims Act. This news caused the price of Ensign stock to drop even further.

“Our investigation concerns whether the company and its executives provided investors with accurate and complete information about the company,” said Andrea Farah, Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., Partner and Head of the firm’s securities practice.

If you suffered a loss in Ensign securities and wish to participate, check your eligibility through Lowey’s case management platform, https://claimmagic.com/cases/the-ensign-group. Alternatively, you can contact our attorneys Andrea Farah ([email protected]) at (914)733-7256 or Vincent R. Cappucci Jr. ([email protected]) at (914)733-7278.

About Lowey Dannenberg

Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

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Lowey Dannenberg P.C.
44 South Broadway, Suite 1100
White Plains, NY 10601
Tel: (914) 733-7256
Email: [email protected]

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2026-06-26 18:37 29d ago
2026-06-26 13:26 29d ago
The Ensign Group čelí vyšetřování kvůli možným porušením federálních zákonů o cenných papírech
ENSG The Ensign Group
FMP Stock News 78
Original source text
NEW YORK, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) (“Ensign” or the “Company”) for potential violations of the federal securities laws.

On June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook published a detailed short-seller report alleging that the company engaged in systemic quality-measure gaming, falsified care-quality data, and improper related-party billing across its skilled nursing operations. Following this news, the price of Ensign stock fell significantly, causing millions of dollars in shareholder losses.

Then, on June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published a short report on Ensign Group, alleging possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud via a scheme to rent licenses of administrators of skilled nursing facilities who are not actually managing the facilities, potentially in violation of the False Claims Act. This news caused the price of Ensign stock to drop even further.

“Our investigation concerns whether the company and its executives provided investors with accurate and complete information about the company,” said Andrea Farah, Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., Partner and Head of the firm’s securities practice.

If you suffered a loss in Ensign securities and wish to participate, check your eligibility through Lowey’s case management platform, https://claimmagic.com/cases/the-ensign-group. Alternatively, you can contact our attorneys Andrea Farah ([email protected]) at (914)733-7256 or Vincent R. Cappucci Jr. ([email protected]) at (914)733-7278.

About Lowey Dannenberg

Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.

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Contact

Lowey Dannenberg P.C.
44 South Broadway, Suite 1100
White Plains, NY 10601
Tel: (914) 733-7256
Email:  [email protected]

SOURCE: Lowey Dannenberg
2026-06-24 16:00 1mo ago
2026-06-22 16:11 1mo ago
ENSG přidal 71 akvizic a tržby vzrostly o 18,4 %
ENSG The Ensign Group
FMP Stock News 78
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Key Takeaways ENSG added 22 operations in Q1 2026, bringing acquisitions to 71 since the start of 2025.ENSG same-store occupancy hit a record 84.3%, helping lift Q1 revenue 18.4% to $1.39 billion.ENSG ended Q1 with $539M in cash and an 8.12% trailing 12-month ROIC versus 3.05% for industry. The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG - Free Report) has built a successful growth strategy by acquiring underperforming skilled nursing and senior living facilities and improving their operations through local leadership and disciplined execution. Rather than pursuing acquisitions solely to expand its footprint, Ensign focuses on facilities where it sees opportunities to enhance occupancy, quality and profitability.

This strategy continued to deliver results in the first quarter of 2026. Ensign added 22 new operations during the quarter, bringing total acquisitions to 71 since the beginning of 2025. It has also been improving performance at existing facilities, with same-store occupancy reaching a record 84.3%. Driven by strong operational execution, first-quarter revenues increased 18.4% YOY to $1.39 billion, while adjusted earnings climbed to $1.85 per share.

Its trailing 12-month return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.1% compared with the industry average of 3.1% also reflects efficient capital deployment.

Ensign's balance sheet remains a key advantage as it pursues additional acquisition opportunities. It ended the quarter with more than $539 million in cash and cash equivalents (up 7.1% from 2025-end) and $591.6 million available borrowing capacity,supporting its acquisition-driven growth strategy. Meanwhile, long-term debt, less current maturities, totaled only $136.5 million at first-quarter end.

These acquisitions should continue to support Ensign's long-term growth. As newly acquired facilities benefit from Ensign's operating model, occupancy levels and patient volumes can improve, driving higher revenues and earnings. The expanding portfolio also strengthens its's presence in existing and new markets. With a proven history of successfully turning around underperforming facilities, Ensign remains well positioned to benefit from future acquisitions.

How Are Competitors Faring?Ensign is not alone in using acquisitions to drive growth. Peers from the Medical space, such as The Pennant Group, Inc. (PNTG - Free Report) and Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD - Free Report) , are also pursuing expansion strategies to strengthen their market positions.

Pennant Group, which was spun off from Ensign, continues to grow through acquisitions across its home health and hospice businesses. PNTG relies on a decentralized operating model, allowing local leaders to manage and improve acquired operations.

Brookdale Senior has focused on expanding and optimizing its senior housing portfolio. In 2025, BKD acquired 30 previously leased communities to increase its real estate ownership, while first-quarter 2026 occupancy improved to 82.1%, reflecting healthy demand and stronger operating performance.

ENSG’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Ensign have gained 1% over the past year compared to the industry’s 4.9% growth over the same period.

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From a valuation standpoint, ENSG trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 1.48X, down from the industry average of 2.23X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ENSG’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $7.53 per share, implying a 14.6% jump from the year-ago period’s level.

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ENSG currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.