The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) Stock Forecast
ENSG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.40 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $220.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +24.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $1.75
- 52-week range
- $147.13 – $215.83
ENSG analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ENSG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ENSG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.97 | $1.95 | $2.01 | $1.64 | +20.1% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.81 | $7.73 | $7.89 | $6.57 | +18.9% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.59 | $8.41 | $8.97 | $7.81 | +9.9% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ENSG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.51B | $1.50B | $1.53B | +16.2% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.90B | $5.89B | $5.92B | +16.8% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.57B | $6.45B | $6.70B | +11.2% | 5 |
ENSG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ENSG revenue: reported and forecast
ENSG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.90 | $1.96 | $1.96 | $1.96 | $1.97 | +3.5% | 5 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.56 | $7.79 | $7.79 | $7.79 | $7.81 | +3.4% | 5 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.33 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.59 | +3.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ENSG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ENSG beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from ENSG
5 analysts cover Ensign; their consensus rating is buy (4.40 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $220.00, 24.6% above the latest close of $176.63. Analysts expect earnings of $7.81 per share for 2026, +18.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $8.59 per share on revenue of $6.6 billion. Ensign beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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ENSG forecast FAQ
What is Ensign's price target?
The average analyst price target for Ensign is $220.00, 24.6% above the latest close of $176.63.
Is Ensign a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Ensign, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Ensign's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.81 per share for 2026 (range $7.73 to $7.89); for 2027 the estimate is $8.59.
What is Ensign's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $5.9 billion, growth of 16.8%; for 2027 it is $6.6 billion.
When does Ensign report earnings?
Ensign is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026; the EPS estimate is $1.75.
Does Ensign usually beat earnings estimates?
Ensign reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.