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Ensign (ENSG) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
ENSG rises 1.3% to $178.11, a 1-month high. Closed at $178.11, +1.29% vs the prior close of $175.85. Day range $177.44–$180.02, opened at $178.94.
Last close$178.11+1.29%
Day range177.44–180.02
Open178.94
Volume343.80K
52-week range141.58–218.00
Avg volume (20d)351.45K
ENSG daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — ENSG rises 1.3% to $178.11, a 1-month high
- Closed at $178.11, +1.29% vs the prior close of $175.85. Day range $177.44–$180.02, opened at $178.94.
- Volume was 343.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 329.13K.
- Price is +1.3% vs its 50-day average ($175.77) and -1.9% vs its 200-day average ($181.59).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 18.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ENSG rises 1.5% to $175.85
- Closed at $175.85, +1.49% vs the prior close of $173.26. Day range $172.60–$175.89, opened at $172.60.
- Volume was 292.40K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 332.04K.
- Price is +0.0% vs its 50-day average ($175.78) and -3.2% vs its 200-day average ($181.58).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 19.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ENSG dips 0.4% to $173.26
- Closed at $173.26, -0.38% vs the prior close of $173.92. Day range $172.58–$175.29, opened at $175.28.
- Volume was 275.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 332.83K.
- Price is -1.4% vs its 50-day average ($175.78) and -4.6% vs its 200-day average ($181.58).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 41% of that range, 20.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ENSG rises 1.2% to $173.92, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $173.92, +1.23% vs the prior close of $171.80. Day range $172.92–$175.39, opened at $172.92.
- Volume was 231.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 336.61K.
- Price is -1.1% vs its 50-day average ($175.86) and -4.2% vs its 200-day average ($181.60).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 20.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — ENSG ends flat (+0.2%) to $171.80
- Closed at $171.80, +0.18% vs the prior close of $171.49. Day range $171.36–$173.76, opened at $171.36.
- Volume was 205.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 341.35K.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($175.95) and -5.4% vs its 200-day average ($181.62).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 21.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ENSG rises 1.3% to $171.49
- Closed at $171.49, +1.34% vs the prior close of $169.22. Day range $168.64–$171.64, opened at $168.64.
- Volume was 354.90K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 347.33K.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($176.09) and -5.6% vs its 200-day average ($181.66).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 21.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ENSG dips 1.7% to $169.22, a 1-month low
- Closed at $169.22, -1.65% vs the prior close of $172.06. Day range $168.84–$172.89, opened at $172.89.
- Volume was 458.20K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 352.28K.
- Price is -4.0% vs its 50-day average ($176.30) and -6.9% vs its 200-day average ($181.71).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 22.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ENSG dips 0.5% to $172.06
- Closed at $172.06, -0.48% vs the prior close of $172.89. Day range $170.71–$174.98, opened at $173.72.
- Volume was 416.90K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 359.27K.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($176.58) and -5.3% vs its 200-day average ($181.75).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 21.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ENSG rises 0.6% to $172.89
- Closed at $172.89, +0.65% vs the prior close of $171.78. Day range $171.19–$174.43, opened at $171.78.
- Volume was 476.50K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 358.49K.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($176.70) and -4.9% vs its 200-day average ($181.77).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 41% of that range, 20.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ENSG rises 1.3% to $171.78
- Closed at $171.78, +1.27% vs the prior close of $169.63. Day range $169.64–$173.14, opened at $169.94.
- Volume was 356.20K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 361.24K.
- Price is -2.8% vs its 50-day average ($176.70) and -5.5% vs its 200-day average ($181.78).
- 52-week range $141.58–$218.00; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 21.2% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade ENSG
- Last results release: Jul 27, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 4, 2026, Nov 3, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 26, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.96% (largest 2.0%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 351.45K shares (≈$62.60M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $178.11 vs a range of $141.58–$218.00 (48% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 30, 2026 ($0.065/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Ann Scott Blouin sold 175 shares on Jul 27, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 25, 2026; 8-K Aug 20, 2026; 8-K Jul 27, 2026.
- Share count: 58.28M shares outstanding (Jul 23, 2026), +1.0% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities.
ENSG market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 178.94 | 180.02 | 177.44 | 178.11 | 343.80K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 172.60 | 175.89 | 172.60 | 175.85 | 292.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 175.28 | 175.29 | 172.58 | 173.26 | 275.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 172.92 | 175.39 | 172.92 | 173.92 | 231.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 171.36 | 173.76 | 171.36 | 171.80 | 205.30K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 168.64 | 171.64 | 168.64 | 171.49 | 354.90K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 172.89 | 172.89 | 168.84 | 169.22 | 458.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 173.72 | 174.98 | 170.71 | 172.06 | 416.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 171.78 | 174.43 | 171.19 | 172.89 | 476.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 169.94 | 173.14 | 169.64 | 171.78 | 356.20K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 172.34 | 174.16 | 168.46 | 169.63 | 432.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 175.64 | 175.66 | 171.60 | 172.00 | 317.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 175.47 | 176.75 | 173.02 | 175.53 | 335.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 175.36 | 178.30 | 173.83 | 176.36 | 321.30K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 172.51 | 175.28 | 172.51 | 175.18 | 220.70K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 175.83 | 176.96 | 173.16 | 173.28 | 197.20K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 175.84 | 178.38 | 174.82 | 175.46 | 341.20K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 174.60 | 177.38 | 174.50 | 176.32 | 428.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 173.91 | 175.44 | 173.21 | 174.47 | 335.10K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 174.92 | 175.32 | 173.50 | 173.91 | 688.50K |
About Ensign
Ensign (ENSG) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities”. Its business address is in SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1125376.
ENSG board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Swati Bargotra Abbott | Director | Jul 17, 2026 |
| John O Agwunobi | Director | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Ann Scott Blouin | Director | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Mark Vincent Parkinson | Director | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Barry Port | Chief Executive Officer | May 28, 2026 |
| Barry M Smith | Director | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Daren Shaw | Director | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Suzanne D. Snapper | CFO | May 28, 2026 |
| Pison Marivic Uychiat | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Burton | President and COO | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Chad Keetch | CIO and EVP | May 28, 2026 |
| Barry Port | Chief Executive Officer | May 28, 2026 |
| Suzanne D. Snapper | CFO | May 28, 2026 |
| Beverly B. Wittekind | VP and Chief Legal Officer | May 28, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Ann Scott Blouin | Sale | 175 | $181.88 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Ann Scott Blouin | Sale | 200 | $185.00 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | John O Agwunobi | Sale | 392 | $171.06 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Mark Vincent Parkinson | Sale | 100 | $168.12 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Barry M Smith | Sale | 700 | $164.28 |
| May 4, 2026 | Barry M Smith | Sale | 700 | $182.21 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | John O Agwunobi | Sale | 392 | $199.97 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Mark Vincent Parkinson | Sale | 100 | $196.60 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Barry M Smith | Sale | 700 | $196.65 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Barry M Smith | Sale | 700 | $213.02 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Pison Marivic Uychiat | Sale | 67 | $204.92 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Beverly B. Wittekind | Sale | 500 | $210.23 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Pison Marivic Uychiat | Sale | 83 | $211.02 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Daren Shaw | Sale | 1,000 | $213.43 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Mark Vincent Parkinson | Sale | 100 | $198.00 |
ENSG financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.03B | $343.97M | 5.84 | $564.27M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $4.24B | $297.97M | 5.12 | $347.19M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $3.71B | $209.40M | 3.65 | $376.67M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $3.03B | $224.68M | 3.95 | $272.51M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $2.63B | $194.65M | 3.42 | $275.68M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $5.75B, total liabilities $3.30B, cash $262.30M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ENSG earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $178.07 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $186.69 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $173.18 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $183.88 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $137.77 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $128.12 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $148.86 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $148.85 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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