Market Cap
$10.0B
ENSG
ENSIGN GROUP, INC
$172.07 ▲ +1.44%
Prev close $169.63Market cap$10.0B
ConsensusStrong Buy
12-mo target$220.00 (+27.9%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 8/10
Insider Selling Cluster (3 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)28 New Institutional Positions22 Institutional Exits Healthcare & Medical Devices
Snapshot
The big-picture read on ENSG right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Large Cap
Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy (83%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$6.6B
Inst. Activity
28 buys / 22 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $780.1K sell
Insider Net $
-$780.1K
SEC Reports
5
Press Releases
5
Price chart 30d -0.4%
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Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 2, 2026 announcement
The Ensign Group Announces Expansion Into Florida
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG)
Sep 10, 2026 Insider
Uychiat Pison Marivic gifted 580 shares
Director
Aug 11, 2026 Insider
Jul 27, 2026 SEC Burton Spencer gifted 2,500 shares
President and COO
Ensign Group reported Q2 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.68, beating the $1.63 consensus by ~3.1%, on revenue of $1.44B (+17
8-K — Impact 7/10
The Ensign Group reported Q2 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.68 (up 16.7% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $1.92 (up 20.8% YoY), wit
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 7/10
Jul 27, 2026 Insider
Jul 2, 2026 Press Blouin Ann Scott sold 175 shares
Director @ $181.88 ($31.8K)
Ensign Group acquired two skilled nursing facilities in Texas (250 beds total) effective July 1, 2026, expanding its por
Impact 3/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
Capital Research Global Investors — ADD
2,019,706 shares ($323.8M)
Analyst ratings buy % +1.2%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
83% rate it Buy or better · 12 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Hold | 55% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Hold | 55% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 82% |
Price targets
Where 5 covering analysts think ENSG trades over the next 12 months.
$220.00 +27.9% upside Strong Buy
Current$172.07 Low$207.00 Median$225.00 High$230.00 5 analysts
$207.00$230.00
Analyst rating Buy· 1.6/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
5 SEC filing reports analyzed · 2 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 2 neutral · avg impact 4.4/10.Plus 5 press releases.
BULLISH8-K7/10
Ensign Group reported Q2 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.68, beating the $1.63 consensus by ~3.1%, on re
Jul 27, 2026
BULLISHPRESS-RELEASE7/10
The Ensign Group reported Q2 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.68 (up 16.7% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $1.92
Jul 27, 2026
MIXEDINST-CLUSTER4/10
An institutional cluster for ENSG shows 23 buyers (accumulating $252.7M, net +$107.9M) vs 10 sellers
Jun 12, 2026
NEUTRALPRESS-RELEASE2/10
The Ensign Group announced it will release Q1 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026. The filing provides n
Apr 28, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Oct 2, 2026
announcement
The Ensign Group Announces Expansion Into Florida
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of compa
Oct 2, 2026
m_and_a
The Ensign Group Adds New Operations in Colorado
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of compa
Oct 2, 2026
m_and_a
The Ensign Group Adds Operations in Washington
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign TM group of com
Sep 26, 2026
other
Rosen Law Firm Encourages The Ensign Group, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - ENSG
NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on be
Sep 21, 2026
other
Rosen Law Firm Encourages The Ensign Group, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - ENSG
NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.96 | $1.95–$1.97 | 19.5% | +0.0% | 5↑ 0↓ | $1.5B | 5 |
| Next Q | $2.07 | $2.01–$2.09 | 13.5% | +0.0% | 5↑ 0↓ | $1.6B | 5 |
| Current FY | $7.79 | $7.73–$7.82 | 18.6% | +0.0% | 5↑ 0↓ | $5.9B | 5 |
| Next FY | $8.55 | $8.41–$8.83 | 9.7% | +0.0% | 5↑ 0↓ | $6.5B | 5 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.959 | — |
| 7d ago | $1.959 | — |
| 30d ago | $1.959 | — |
| 60d ago | $1.902 | +0.057 |
| 90d ago | $1.902 | +0.057 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own ENSG (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $6.6B total value (40,957,356 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, BAILLIE, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 28 institutions added/increased vs 22 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 5,846,650 | $937.2M | 14.3% | — |
| BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO | 5,029,273 | $806.2M | 12.3% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,866,559 | $459.5M | 7.0% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 2,624,612 | $420.7M | 6.4% | — |
| FMR LLC | 2,540,352 | $407.2M | 6.2% | — |
| WASATCH ADVISORS LP | 2,278,324 | $365.2M | 5.6% | — |
| Capital Research Global Investors | 2,019,706 | $323.8M | 4.9% | ADD +44.0% |
| STATE STREET CORP | 1,797,579 | $288.3M | 4.4% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1,667,955 | $267.4M | 4.1% | — |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 1,075,099 | $172.3M | 2.6% | DOUBLED +134.9% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research Global Investors | ADD | 1,402,108 | 2,019,706 | +44.0% | $323.8M |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | DOUBLED | 457,667 | 1,075,099 | +134.9% | $172.3M |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 728,801 | — | $116.8M |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP | TRIM | 767,160 | 544,869 | -29.0% | $87.3M |
| WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP | TRIM | 751,063 | 434,270 | -42.2% | $69.6M |
| LOS ANGELES CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 31,545 | 376,325 | +1093.0% | $60.3M |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | ADD | 185,708 | 327,529 | +76.4% | $52.5M |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | DOUBLED | 8,648 | 310,627 | +3491.9% | $49.8M |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | ADD | 202,881 | 259,278 | +27.8% | $41.6M |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 64,702 | 239,149 | +269.6% | $38.3M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
12 insiders, 50 transactions. Net -$780.1K — $0.00 bought, $780.1K sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Uychiat Pison Marivic | Director | GIFT | 580 | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Burton Spencer | President and COO | GIFT | 2,500 | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Blouin Ann Scott | Director | SELL | 175 | $181.88 | $31.8K |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Blouin Ann Scott | Director | SELL | 200 | $185.00 | $37.0K |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Agwunobi John O | Director | SELL | 392 | $171.06 | $67.1K |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Parkinson Mark Vincent | Director | SELL | 100 | $168.12 | $16.8K |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Shaw Daren | Director | AWARD | 600 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Agwunobi John O | Director | AWARD | 600 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2026 | SMITH BARRY M | Director | AWARD | 600 | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Abbott Swati Bargotra | Director | AWARD | 600 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for ENSG.
Shares short
1,503,030
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+1.9%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
4.6
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈2.6%
Estimate — not % of float
All ENSG filing & press-release reports (10)
- 8-K reportJul 27, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJul 27, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJul 2, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJun 19, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportJun 12, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJun 2, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJun 2, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportApr 28, 2026
- 144 reportApr 20, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMar 20, 2026