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ENSG Stock Forecast: The Ensign Group, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$172
−0.36% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering The Ensign Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $225 — +30.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$10.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
65 / 100
Median analyst target
$225
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$1.4B+17.3% y/y
Operating income$122.5M
Net income$99.8M
Free cash flow$119.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.8%
1M
−2.9%
YTD
−1.2%
1Y
+0.4%
From 52W high
−20.2%
From 52W low
+17.0%
$147
$216
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ENSG stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores The Ensign Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Sept 2026
65 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
94
Revisions
87
Quality
72
Growth
62
Value
55
Momentum
53
Issuance
49
Accruals
32
Size
16

Volatility (94): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (32): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (16): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ENSG stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ENSG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$140$160$180$200$220$240Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ENSGHigh $230Median $225Low $207

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
4 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $207Median $225High $230

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$202 → $207
14 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$215 → $202
14 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
9 Feb 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
6 Feb 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
14 Nov 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
10 Nov 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
5 Nov 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
5 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
2 Sept 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
14 Aug 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
28 July 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
28 July 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
2 May 2025MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—
7 Feb 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
6 Feb 2025Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight—
4 Feb 2025MacquarieMaintainsOutperform—
6 Jan 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
21 Nov 2024UBSInitiatesBuy—
28 Oct 2024RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ENSG appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ENSG vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, The Ensign Group, Inc. returned +0.4% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ENSG vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26ENSGS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ENSG analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.7%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
27.0×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.8×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / book
4.1×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
20.4×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
17.3%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
18.2%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Gross margin
16.6%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.0%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Net margin
6.9%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
17.0%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.2%

Higher than 2% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • The Ensign Group, Inc. has a market value of $10.0B and an enterprise value of $11.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.5B. The latest quarter grew 17.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $379.0M, a 6.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.38.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $419.1M.

  • The Ensign Group, Inc. spent $41.3M on share buybacks and $14.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 58.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 27.0×; forward P/E: 20.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.15%, paying out 4% of earnings.

  • The Ensign Group, Inc. employs 46,000 people — $119K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ENSG vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelMedical Care Facilities
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ENSGThe Ensign Group, Inc.$10.0B
65
UHSUniversal Health Services, Inc.$9.9B
66
DVADaVita, Inc.$12.0B
91
EHCEncompass Health Corp.$12.0B
81
CHEChemed Corp.$7.0B
89
PACSPACS Group, Inc.$6.7B
88
LFSTLifestance Health Group, Inc.$5.0B
93

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own The Ensign Group, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ENSG news & analysis

Can Ensign Group's Operating Model Drive Growth Beyond Acquisitions?

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research examines whether The Ensign Group's operating model can drive growth beyond acquisitions, noting that its decentralized model is driving organic growth through higher occupancy, stronger clinical results, and improved productivity across its facilities.

Why it matters — The piece highlights that ENSG's organic growth levers—occupancy, clinical outcomes, and productivity—could support growth independent of its acquisition strategy.

Kaplan Fox Reminds Investors of The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) of an Ongoing Securities Investigation

Newsfile Corp · 2 Sept 2026negative

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced it is investigating potential securities violations against The Ensign Group, Inc. The firm is seeking contact from Ensign investors who have suffered losses or who have information relevant to the investigation.

Why it matters — ENSG watchers would care because the company is now subject to an ongoing securities investigation, which could carry legal and reputational implications.

Kaplan Fox Advises Investors of The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) to Contact the Firm Regarding a Securities Investigation

Newsfile Corp · 28 Aug 2026negative

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announced it is investigating potential securities violations against The Ensign Group, Inc., and is inviting investors who have suffered losses, or who have relevant information, to contact the firm.

Why it matters — An ongoing securities investigation introduces legal and regulatory uncertainty that ENSG watchers would want to monitor closely.

Here's Why Ensign Group Stock Remains a Buy for Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights that Ensign Group's rising occupancy, acquisitions, and real-estate growth support its outlook, while reimbursement and cost pressures remain risks for the company.

Why it matters — A ENSG watcher would care because the note weighs the company's operational growth drivers against the reimbursement and cost pressures it continues to face.

Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. is Investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) for Potential Violations of the Federal Securities Laws

GlobeNewsWire · 26 Aug 2026negative

Lowey Dannenberg P.C. announced it is investigating The Ensign Group for potential violations of federal securities laws. The investigation was disclosed via a press release on August 26, 2026.

Why it matters — ENSG watchers would care because an active securities-law investigation could lead to legal or regulatory developments affecting the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ENSG stock

What is the ENSG stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering The Ensign Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $225, with estimates ranging from $207 to $230. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ENSG stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering The Ensign Group, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks The Ensign Group, Inc. 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ENSG?

As at 2 Sept 2026, The Ensign Group, Inc. ranks 65 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (94 of 100).

Will ENSG stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +30.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks The Ensign Group, Inc. 65 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ENSG stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering The Ensign Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ENSG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $207 to $230 over the next 12 months.

How has ENSG stock performed over the past year?

The Ensign Group, Inc. returned +0.4% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does The Ensign Group, Inc. do?

The Ensign Group, Inc. is a healthcare services holding company that provides post-acute care through independent operating subsidiaries.

What is the latest news on ENSG?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Sept 2026): "Can Ensign Group's Operating Model Drive Growth Beyond Acquisitions?". Zacks Investment Research examines whether The Ensign Group's operating model can drive growth beyond acquisitions, noting that its decentralized model is driving organic growth through higher occupancy, stronger clinical results, and improved productivity across its facilities.

Company

About The Ensign Group, Inc.

The Ensign Group, Inc. is a healthcare services holding company that provides post-acute care through independent operating subsidiaries. The company focuses on skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior living services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as related healthcare support services. It also operates ancillary businesses such as mobile diagnostics and medical transportation, and it acquires, leases, and owns healthcare real estate tied to the post-acute care continuum. The Ensign Group serves patients and residents across multiple U.S. states through a decentralized operating model, making it a notable participant in skilled care, long-term care, and healthcare property services. Headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, and founded in 1999, The Ensign Group plays a significant role in delivering care for aging and medically complex populations.

CEO Mr. Barry R. Port · 46,000 employees · United States · https://ensigngroup.net