ENSG Surges 12.9% on Strong 2026 Revenue and EPS Outlook

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) rose 12.9% in pre-market trading following mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results but an upbeat 2026 outlook. Q4 revenue reached $1.36 billion, up 20.2% YoY, but missed analyst estimates of $1.50 billion; GAAP EPS of $1.61 was below the $1.67 consensus. The company guided to $7.51 EPS for 2026 at midpoint, 9.4% above expectations, and midyear revenue of $5.81 billion, 1.7% above forecasts, driving the positive reaction. The broader market faced headwinds from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious tone on dual mandate balance, ongoing trade tensions, especially in U.S.-China relations, and political interference concerns highlighted by Trump’s remarks on Fed rate cuts. ENSG is up 12.4% YTD and hit a 52-week high at $195.54 per share. A $1,000 investment is now worth $2,333.