Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for The Ensign Group (ENSG)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG):

• 11/14/2025 – The Ensign Group had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada. They now have a $206.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $177.00.
• 11/10/2025 – The Ensign Group had its price target raised by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation from $190.00 to $200.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 11/5/2025 – The Ensign Group had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at UBS Group AG. They now have a $220.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $205.00.
• 11/5/2025 – The Ensign Group had its price target raised by analysts at Stephens from $185.00 to $200.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/14/2025 – The Ensign Group was given a new $190.00 price target on by analysts at Truist Financial Corporation.
• 10/8/2025 – The Ensign Group had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 9/27/2025 – The Ensign Group had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.

The Ensign Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 30th were paid a $0.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 30th. This represents a $0.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.1%. The Ensign Group’s payout ratio is currently 4.47%.

Insider Activity at The Ensign Group

In other news, Director Barry M. Smith sold 700 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $180.64, for a total transaction of $126,448.00. Following the sale, the director owned 25,052 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,525,393.28. This trade represents a 2.72% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, COO Spencer Burton sold 5,899 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $177.30, for a total value of $1,045,892.70. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 51,165 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,071,554.50. The trade was a 10.34% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 39,142 shares of company stock worth $7,045,530 over the last ninety days. 3.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

The Ensign Group, Inc provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer. The company's Skilled Services segment engages in the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; and offers nursing facilities including specialty care, such as on-site dialysis, ventilator care, cardiac, and pulmonary management, as well as standard services comprising room and board, special nutritional programs, social services, recreational activities, entertainment, and other services.