1. Ensign declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0650 per share. 2. This marks Ensign's 23rd consecutive annual dividend increase. 3. The company has paid dividends since 2002. 4. Strong market position emphasized by CEO Barry Port. 5. Ensign operates 373 healthcare facilities across various states.
FAQ
Why Bullish?
The consistent increase in dividends signals financial stability, attracting dividend-focused investors. Historically, companies that maintain or increase dividends often see stock price appreciation due to increased investor confidence.
How important is it?
A dividend increase typically signals financial health and a commitment to shareholder returns, making it significant for investor sentiment and stock performance.
Why Short Term?
The announcement may lead to immediate investor interest, reflecting in short-term price movements. Similar past cases saw spikes in stock prices following dividend announcements.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign™ group of companies, which invest in and provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, other rehabilitative and healthcare services, and real estate, announced today that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0650 per share of Ensign common stock, payable on or before January 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025. "We are proud to announce our twenty-third consecutive annual dividend increase, which is a reflection on our strong market position and commitment to return value to our shareholders," commented Barry Port, Ensign's Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited for the upcoming year and what it will bring for our organization and shareholders," he added.
Ensign has been a dividend-paying company since 2002.
About Ensign ™
The Ensign Group, Inc.'s independent operating subsidiaries provide a broad spectrum of skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies and other rehabilitative and healthcare services at 373 healthcare facilities in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. More information about Ensign is available at http://www.ensigngroup.net.
Contact Information
The Ensign Group, Inc., (949) 487-9500, ir@ensignservices.net
SOURCE: The Ensign Group, Inc.
