The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 1.260-1.360 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 1.230. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.1 billion-$1.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.1 billion.

The Pennant Group Stock Performance

NASDAQ:PNTG traded down $3.73 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $29.36. The stock had a trading volume of 359,579 shares, compared to its average volume of 293,614. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The stock has a market cap of $1.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.08, a P/E/G ratio of 2.22 and a beta of 1.27. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $29.77 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $27.11. The Pennant Group has a 12-month low of $21.18 and a 12-month high of $33.31.

The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.03. The Pennant Group had a return on equity of 9.37% and a net margin of 3.15%.The company had revenue of $289.32 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $275.20 million. The Pennant Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.260-1.360 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that The Pennant Group will post 0.75 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on PNTG. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of The Pennant Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of The Pennant Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Truist Financial raised shares of The Pennant Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price target for the company from $28.00 to $34.00 in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Wall Street Zen raised shares of The Pennant Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Pennant Group in a report on Friday, December 19th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $36.20.

Key Headlines Impacting The Pennant Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: Pennant reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.34 vs. the $0.31 consensus and revenue of $289.3M, topping estimates. The Pennant Group’s (NASDAQ:PNTG) Q4 CY2025 Sales Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Record annual growth and strong segment momentum: FY2025 revenue was $947.7M (+36.3%) with sizable gains in home health & hospice and senior living (large increases in admissions, occupancy and same-store revenue). The Pennant Group, Inc. Reports Record Revenue and Earnings Growth for 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Upgraded FY2026 guidance: Management raised adjusted EPS guidance to $1.26–$1.36 (above consensus ~$1.23) and guided revenue to roughly $1.13–$1.17B, showing confidence in ongoing growth and integration plans. Pennant Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor events and coverage: Management will host a Q4/FY2025 webcast (Feb. 26) and brokerages still show a generally constructive view (consensus “Moderate Buy”). Investor Relations / Webcast Consensus Recommendation
• Negative Sentiment: Balance-sheet and cash flow concerns: large investing outflows (~$228M in FY2025) and new long‑term debt ($168.8M) to fund acquisitions, and cash on hand declined—raising short‑term funding/integration risk. Pennant Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results
• Negative Sentiment: Margin and expense pressure / concentration risk: while revenue surged, net income growth lagged and operating expenses (G&A, transition costs) rose materially; about 50% of revenue is Medicare-exposed, adding reimbursement risk. The Pennant Group (PNTG) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Institutional Trading of The Pennant Group

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada raised its position in shares of The Pennant Group by 174.5% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 27,290 shares of the company’s stock worth $687,000 after buying an additional 17,347 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of The Pennant Group by 32.6% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 10,255 shares of the company’s stock worth $258,000 after purchasing an additional 2,524 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of The Pennant Group by 4.6% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 19,394 shares of the company’s stock valued at $488,000 after purchasing an additional 857 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of The Pennant Group by 4.5% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 81,392 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,047,000 after purchasing an additional 3,507 shares during the period. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new stake in The Pennant Group during the 1st quarter worth approximately $297,000. 85.88% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Pennant Group Company Profile

The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG) is a publicly traded holding company that provides specialized services to the asset management industry. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company delivers outsourced fund administration, securities lending, prime brokerage, and capital markets solutions designed to support hedge funds, private equity firms, mutual funds and other institutional investors. By leveraging a combination of technology platforms and industry expertise, The Pennant Group helps clients streamline middle- and back-office processes, enhance operational efficiency and manage regulatory requirements.

Key service offerings include fund accounting and reporting, trade settlement and reconciliation, risk monitoring, securities lending programs and execution support across a range of asset classes.