The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Director Sells $17,962.00 in Stock

The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) Director Mark Parkinson sold 100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, October 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $179.62, for a total value of $17,962.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 4,400 shares in the company, valued at approximately $790,328. This represents a 2.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

The Ensign Group Price Performance

Shares of ENSG stock opened at $173.35 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $174.96 and its 200-day moving average is $174.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 1.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.10 billion, a PE ratio of 27.17, a PEG ratio of 1.67 and a beta of 0.66. The Ensign Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $141.58 and a 52 week high of $218.00.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) last announced its earnings results on Monday, July 27th. The company reported $1.92 earnings per share 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 analyst estimates of $1.44 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.59 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.7% compared to the same quarter last year. The Ensign Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.750-7.850 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that The Ensign Group, Inc. will post 7.04 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Ensign Group Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

ENSG has been the subject of several research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $228.00 price objective on shares of The Ensign Group in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Truist Financial upped their target price on shares of The Ensign Group from $202.00 to $207.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of The Ensign Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of The Ensign Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, The Ensign Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $216.25.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On The Ensign Group

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vest Financial LLC lifted its stake in shares of The Ensign Group by 3.5% during the third quarter. Vest Financial LLC now owns 20,877 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,591,000 after acquiring an additional 704 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in The Ensign Group by 439.3% in the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 329 shares of the company’s stock valued at $57,000 after acquiring an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. USA Financial Formulas acquired a new stake in The Ensign Group in the third quarter worth about $38,000. Pension & Wealth Management Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in The Ensign Group in the third quarter worth about $86,000. Finally, Davidson Capital Management Inc. increased its position in The Ensign Group by 3.4% in the third quarter. Davidson Capital Management Inc. now owns 31,496 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,417,000 after purchasing an additional 1,037 shares during the period. 96.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about The Ensign Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ensign’s latest reported quarter showed adjusted earnings of $1.92 per share, ahead of the $1.80 consensus estimate, while revenue increased 16.7% year over year to $1.44 billion. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $7.75–$7.85 also provides fundamental support. The Ensign Group financial information
• Neutral Sentiment: Director Mark Vincent Parkinson sold 100 shares for approximately $17,962 under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale reduced his holdings by 2.22%, but he continues to own 4,400 shares, limiting its significance as an insider sentiment signal. SEC insider transaction filing
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms reiterated notices concerning a securities class action against The Ensign Group and certain executives. The case covers investors who purchased securities between February 10, 2022, and June 18, 2026, with December 7, 2026, set as the deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status. Kaplan Fox class action announcement
• Negative Sentiment: The complaints allege that Ensign failed to disclose material information involving alleged patient neglect, understaffing, manipulated quality or staffing data, improper billing, and an administrator-license rental arrangement. These are allegations, not established findings, but the litigation creates potential legal costs, reputational damage, and uncertainty around future results. Securities-fraud lawsuit allegations

About The Ensign Group

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.