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Ensign Group reports Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.03, raises FY2026 EPS guidance to $7.94-$8.02

FY 2026 adjusted earnings per diluted share was raised by +$0.19 to $7.94-$8.02 (midpoint $7.98). The Ensign Group reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.03, beating the prior FY2026 midpoint guidance of $7.80 by approximately 11.4% on a run-rate basis. Consolidated revenue for the quarter was $1.48 billion, up 14.5% year-over-year. The company raised its FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.94-$8.02 from $7.75-$7.85, representing a $0.18 increase at the midpoint, and raised the lower end of annual revenue guidance t...

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Guidance updates

FY 2026 adjusted earnings per diluted shareFY 2026
$7.94-$8.02 (midpoint $7.98)Prior $7.75-$7.85 (midpoint $7.80) | raised | +$0.19
FY 2026 annual revenueFY 2026
$5.89-$5.92 billion (midpoint $5.905B)Prior $5.87-$5.92 billion (midpoint $5.895B) | raised | +$20.0M
Effective tax rate (assumed)FY 2026
25.0%Prior 25.0% | maintained | 0.0 pts

Forward guidance

FY 2026 adjusted earnings per diluted shareFY 2026
$7.94 - $8.02+21.5% YoY at midpoint vs 2025
FY 2026 annual revenueFY 2026
$5.89 billion - $5.92 billion
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (assumed)FY 2026
approximately 59.5 million
Effective tax rate (assumed)FY 2026
25.0%

Key takeaways

  • Q3 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $1.76 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.03, representing 23.9% and 23.8% YoY increases, respectively.

  • Consolidated revenue of $1.48 billion for Q3 2026, up 14.5% YoY; nine-month revenue of $4.31 billion, up 16.7% YoY.

  • FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $7.94-$8.02 (midpoint $7.98) from $7.75-$7.85 (midpoint $7.80), a $0.18 raise at the midpoint representing approximately 21.5% growth over 2025.

  • FY2026 annual revenue guidance raised at the low end to $5.89-$5.92 billion (midpoint $5.905B) from $5.87-$5.92 billion (midpoint $5.895B).

  • Acquired 22 new operations during Q3 including 19 leased operations and 3 real estate assets, expanding into Florida with 9 facilities; total portfolio now comprises 418 healthcare operations across 18 states.

  • Same Facility occupancy increased to 84.1% and Transitioning Facility occupancy to 86.1%, up 1.6% and 3.9% YoY respectively; skilled mix revenue increased 10.7% and 10.5% YoY.

  • Standard Bearer segment generated $47.7 million in rental revenue (up 46.3% YoY) and $27.3 million in FFO (up 41.3% YoY).

Key metrics

GAAP diluted EPSQ3 2026
$1.76+23.9%
Adjusted diluted EPSQ3 2026
$2.03+23.8%
GAAP net incomeQ3 2026
$104.3 million+24.4%
Adjusted net incomeQ3 2026
$120.5 million+24.9%
Total revenueQ3 2026
$1.48 billion+14.5%
Total revenueNine months 2026
$4.31 billion+16.7%
Operating incomeQ3 2026
$138.0 million+43.4%
EBITDAQ3 2026
$170.3 million+32.0%

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