The Ensign Group (ENSG) Projected to Post Earnings on Tuesday

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) is expected to post its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, October 27th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.97 per share and revenue of $1.51 billion for the quarter. The Ensign Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.750-7.850 EPS. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) last posted its earnings results 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 company had revenue of $1.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.44 billion. The Ensign Group had a net margin of 6.90% and a return on equity of 16.75%. The Ensign Group’s quarterly revenue was up 16.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.59 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect The Ensign Group to post $7.04 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7.51 EPS for the next fiscal year.

The Ensign Group Stock Down 1.5%

NASDAQ ENSG opened at $175.59 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $174.77 and its 200 day simple moving average is $174.76. The Ensign Group has a one year low of $141.58 and a one year high of $218.00. The firm 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 company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.21.

The Ensign Group Dividend Announcement

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

The Ensign Group News Summary

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ENSG has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings raised The Ensign Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen upgraded The Ensign Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday. Truist Financial raised their target price on The Ensign Group from $202.00 to $207.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $228.00 price target on shares of The Ensign Group in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $216.25.

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.