The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $218.60

The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG) has received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the seven analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $218.60.

Several research firms have issued reports on ENSG. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $228.00 price objective on shares of The Ensign Group in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Oppenheimer upped their price target on The Ensign Group from $210.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of The Ensign Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, October 25th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $240.00 price objective (up from $230.00) on shares of The Ensign Group in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Truist Financial set a $210.00 target price on The Ensign Group and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday.

Institutional Trading of The Ensign Group

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of The Ensign Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $937,218,000. Wasatch Advisors LP increased its stake in The Ensign Group by 10.7% in the 2nd quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 2,278,324 shares of the company’s stock valued at $365,215,000 after purchasing an additional 220,329 shares in the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership increased its stake in The Ensign Group by 7.1% in the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 457,667 shares of the company’s stock valued at $92,220,000 after purchasing an additional 30,521 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in The Ensign Group during the second quarter worth $65,470,000. Finally, Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY purchased a new stake in The Ensign Group during the second quarter worth $54,742,000. 96.12% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

The Ensign Group Stock Up 1.2%

The Ensign Group stock opened at $186.32 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $10.87 billion, a PE ratio of 27.73, a PEG ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 0.66. The Ensign Group has a fifty-two week low of $141.58 and a fifty-two week high of $218.00. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $174.76 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $181.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, a quick ratio of 1.21 and a current ratio of 1.20.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $2.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.97 by $0.06. The Ensign Group had a return on equity of 16.79% and a net margin of 7.03%. The business had revenue of $1.48 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.51 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.64 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 14.5% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts anticipate that The Ensign Group will post 7.04 EPS for the current year.

The Ensign Group Dividend Announcement

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

Key Headlines Impacting The Ensign Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 earnings beat expectations: Ensign reported third-quarter EPS of $2.03, exceeding the $1.97 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 14.5% year over year to approximately $1.48 billion. Revenue was below analyst expectations, but the earnings outperformance and continued growth supported investor sentiment. Ensign Group Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: 2026 outlook raised: The company increased its earnings guidance for 2026, reinforcing expectations for continued operating and earnings growth. UBS analyst A.J. Rice maintained a Buy rating, citing strong operating trends and the improved outlook. Ensign Raises 2026 Earnings Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Higher analyst price target: Oppenheimer raised its target from $210 to $215 and reiterated an “outperform” rating, implying meaningful upside from the recent trading level.
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple law firms publicized the same securities lawsuit: Firms including Rosen, Faruqi & Faruqi, Pomerantz and others reminded investors of a December 7, 2026 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status for a class action covering purchases from February 10, 2022, through June 18, 2026. The announcements largely repeat existing information rather than represent new legal developments. Rosen Ensign Securities Lawsuit Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Litigation remains an overhang: The lawsuit alleges misleading disclosures involving patient care, staffing and quality data, billing practices and an administrator-license arrangement. The allegations have not been proven, but potential legal costs, regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage could pressure ENSG if the claims advance. BFA Law Ensign Lawsuit Notice

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.