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    Ensign Group (ENSG) Is Up 15.2% After Raising 2026 Outlook And Expanding Facility Footprint

    Simply Wall St·02/08/2026 20:08:02
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    • The Ensign Group recently reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results, posting US$1,360.63 million in quarterly revenue and diluted EPS of US$1.61, while issuing 2026 guidance of US$7.41–US$7.61 per diluted share on US$5.77–US$5.84 billion of revenue.
    • Alongside the earnings update, Ensign accelerated its expansion by adding several skilled nursing facilities across multiple states, bringing its portfolio to 378 healthcare operations and 160 owned real estate assets.
    • We’ll now examine how this combination of upbeat 2026 earnings guidance and active facility acquisitions shapes Ensign’s broader investment narrative.

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    What Is Ensign Group's Investment Narrative?

    To own Ensign Group today, you need to be comfortable backing a healthcare operator that leans heavily on disciplined acquisitions and steadily improving operations, while trading on a premium valuation. The latest Q4 numbers and 2026 guidance essentially reinforce that story: management is signalling confidence with earnings and revenue targets and has put fresh capital to work by adding several skilled nursing facilities across Texas, Wisconsin and Arizona. Those deals, layered onto record occupancy and a portfolio now at 378 operations, support the near term catalyst of further earnings growth from facility integration and higher utilization, which the market appears to be rewarding given the recent double digit share price move. At the same time, the richer PE multiple and ongoing acquisition push keep execution and pricing risk very much in focus for shareholders.

    However, investors should be aware of how much is now riding on successful integration and pricing discipline. Ensign Group's shares are on the way up, but they could be overextended by 33%. Uncover the fair value now.

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    Three Simply Wall St Community valuations span roughly US$147 to US$185 per share, highlighting how differently private investors are thinking about Ensign’s premium multiple at a time when its acquisition driven expansion and elevated expectations are sharpening the impact of any operational stumble on future performance.

    Explore 3 other fair value estimates on Ensign Group - why the stock might be worth 26% less than the current price!

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