Ensign Group Gains on 4Q Profit Jump

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By Elias Schisgall

 

Shares of Ensign Group rose after revenue growth in the fourth quarter boosted profits.

Shares rose 13% to $195.03 midday Thursday. The stock has gained 31% in the past year.

The healthcare company, which operates skilled nursing and senior living facilities, reported on Wednesday a profit of $95.5 million, or $1.61 a share, up from $79.7 million, or $1.36 a share, a year earlier.

Stripping out certain one-time items, Ensign had earnings of $1.82 a share. Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting $1.77 a share.

Revenue rose to $1.36 billion, up from $1.13 billion a year earlier.

Ensign said it is projecting revenue in 2026 between $5.77 billion and $5.84 billion, representing about 14% growth at the midpoint.

It is forecasting adjusted earnings of between $7.41 and $7.61 a share for the year.

 

Write to Elias Schisgall at elias.schisgall@wsj.com

 

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