
Ensign Group (ENSG) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Ensign Group (ENSG) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Ensign Group Inc has demonstrated solid growth in patient days and occupancy rates, with a reported 2.3% year-over-year increase in actual patient days and an impressive 230 basis points year-over-year rise in the skilled services occupancy rate, reaching 81.7%. The company's same-store key performance indicators highlight strong momentum, evidenced by a 180 basis points increase in occupancy within its established facilities and a notable rise in its skilled mix. Furthermore, the forecast for 2025 anticipates a 130 basis points uptick in occupancy and a 5.5% organic growth projection, underscoring the company’s positive trajectory and financial stability.
Bears say
Ensign Group Inc. faces potential negative impacts on its financial performance due to scrutiny in the healthcare sector and the threat of Medicaid funding cuts, which have already led to a decline in the stock's value. Regulatory challenges and inadequate government reimbursement are likely to depress revenues and elevate operating expenses, further complicating the firm’s financial stability. Additionally, with a flat occupancy rate of 80.9% and financial metrics such as EV/EBITDA and P/E ratios slightly below historical averages, the company’s growth outlook appears constrained, especially if rising wages cannot be mitigated through rate increases.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Ensign Group and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Ensign Group (ENSG) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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