Ensign Group Q1 EPS rises 21.9% to $1.67; raises 2026 earnings and revenue guidance
The Ensign Group reported first-quarter 2026 results with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.67, up from $1.37 a year earlier, and revenue of $1.39 billion, up 18.4%. The company raised its 2026 earnings guidance to $7.48 to $7.62 per diluted share and its revenue guidance to $5.81 billion to $5.86 billion, citing the quarter's strength and recent acquisitions, which points to higher expected profit and sales for shareholders.
Key points
- GAAP diluted EPS was $1.67 versus $1.37 in Q1 2025; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.85, up 21.7%
- GAAP net income was $99.7 million, up 24.2%; consolidated revenue was $1.39 billion, up 18.4%
- 2026 diluted EPS guidance raised to $7.48 to $7.62 from $7.41 to $7.61; revenue guidance raised to $5.81 billion to $5.86 billion from $5.77 billion to $5.84 billion
- Cash on hand was $539.5 million at March 31, 2026, with $591.6 million of available line-of-credit capacity
The filing
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