NEW YORK, June  30, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) (&#34;Ensign&#34; or the

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The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) is being investigated by Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. over potential violations of Federal Securities Laws

Ensign Group Under Renewed Scrutiny After Short-Seller Reports Prompt Investor Concern

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    <p>NEW YORK, June  30, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) (&amp;#34;Ensign&amp;#34; or the</p>
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    <p>Two short-seller reports (June 8 and June 11) raised concerns about Ensign&#039;s care-quality data and potential Medicare/Medicaid issues, triggering a stock pullback. A prominent law firm has opened a securities-investigation probe, inviting investors to participate, though no definitive findings were disclosed. The development adds near-term volatility as ENSG weighs potential legal exposure and reputational damage.</p>
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    <ul><li>Lowey Dannenberg opens securities investigation into ENSG after short-seller claims.</li><li>June 8, 2026: HunterBrook report alleges care-quality data manipulation and related-party billing.</li><li>June 11, 2026: Muddy Waters report alleges possible Medicare/Medicaid fraud via license rentals.</li><li>Stock fell significantly; law-firm inquiry cited as factor.</li><li>Law firm invites investor participation; potential litigation risk ahead.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Ensign Group (ENSG)</strong>: Primary subject; stock volatility risk amid investigation rumors.</li><li><strong>HunterBrook (N/A)</strong>: Short-seller report cited; potential price impact.</li><li><strong>Muddy Waters Research (N/A)</strong>: Short-seller report; potential regulatory scrutiny.</li><li><strong>Lowey Dannenberg P.C. (N/A)</strong>: Investor-law firm initiating securities-investigation solicitation.</li></ul>
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    <p>Category: Legal. The piece centers on potential securities violations and a law-firm inquiry, highlighting governance and regulatory risk as the primary material driver for ENSG.</p>
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    <ul><li>Shares declined after HunterBrook and Muddy Waters reports.</li><li>Investors will watch for any regulatory actions or settlements.</li><li>Medicare/Medicaid regulators&#039; reviews could affect reimbursements.</li><li>Lawyer-led investigation may extend sentiment-driven downside.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>June 8, 2026: HunterBrook report alleges quality-data manipulation.</li><li>June 11, 2026: Muddy Waters report alleges possible Medicare/Medicaid fraud via license rental.</li><li>Stock declined following these disclosures, signaling investor losses.</li><li>Lowey Dannenberg P.C. issued securities-investigation press release.</li><li>Ensign Group trades on NASDAQ under ENSG.</li></ul>
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    <p>Near-term volatility likely; outcomes hinge on legal disclosures over the next 1–3 quarters.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">NEW YORK, June  30, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lowey Dannenberg P.C., a preeminent law firm in obtaining redress for consumers and investors, is investigating The Ensign Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENSG">ENSG</a>) ("Ensign" or the "Company") for potential violations of the federal securities laws.</p>  <p align="justify">On June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook published a detailed short-seller report alleging that the company engaged in systemic quality-measure gaming, falsified care-quality data, and improper related-party billing across its skilled nursing operations. Following this news, the price of Ensign stock fell significantly, causing millions of dollars in shareholder losses.</p>  <p align="justify">Then, on June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published a short report on Ensign Group, alleging possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud via a scheme to rent licenses of administrators of skilled nursing facilities who are not actually managing the facilities, potentially in violation of the False Claims Act. This news caused the price of Ensign stock to drop even further.</p>  <p align="justify">"Our investigation concerns whether the company and its executives provided investors with accurate and complete information about the company," said Andrea Farah, Lowey Dannenberg, P.C., Partner and Head of the firm’s securities practice.</p>  <p align="justify">If you suffered a loss in Ensign securities and wish to participate, check your eligibility through Lowey’s case management platform, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=jSNVOuy6RJEDMBFlhqeZesG2MGEU2nt9ZmsEn9l6v58mrnsxKTOrv2zQ6XhodHxMBezVwpNplkV_iyayuR6r7ARKF_iPG_ARBqBRN-CGLQ3ZtfVT2TR-He7Qqi__Ju8A-5uPe47JGojBja5nLo_OccYUdYVX89GOzQM-xKG9gu8=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://claimmagic.com/cases/the-ensign-group</a>. Alternatively, you can contact our attorneys Andrea Farah (<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aELTtTInAXX8Wd1Kjvkiewx_9VncL3d-ih43jeTN6nXy_U5HFu0zgGRLb5AXv1vuX6R2QjJ1kbGEQmpOjnOkDr6VLCznzO2cV0tQ146NDuA=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">afarah@lowey.com</a>) at (914)733-7256 or Vincent R. Cappucci Jr. (<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8FOHQeYmI0Vind-rLWF9Ph47JP9TYVadRNjPEWWyKoIdAkqDxQrFzgxruLtFZSUMSx10bQkMRMIJrQQRPcnugltak-YcuMdz3YwZednyRLs=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vcappucci@lowey.com</a>) at (914)733-7278.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>About Lowey Dannenberg</strong></p>  <p align="justify">Lowey Dannenberg is a national firm representing institutional and individual investors who suffered financial losses resulting from corporate fraud and malfeasance in violation of federal securities and antitrust laws. The firm has significant experience in prosecuting multi-million-dollar lawsuits and has previously recovered billions of dollars on behalf of investors.</p>  <p align="center"><strong>Attorney Advertising</strong></p>  <p><strong>Contact</strong></p>  <p>Lowey Dannenberg P.C.<br></br>44 South Broadway, Suite 1100<br></br>White Plains, NY 10601<br></br>Tel: (914) 733-7256<br></br>Email: investigations@lowey.com</p>  <p><strong>SOURCE:</strong> Lowey Dannenberg</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTc1NDc5MCM3Njg0Nzc1IzIxOTQ1MzQ="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NTA1MTY1NTktMDFiNy00YWQ5LWFmZjQtOGU0OWUxMmMyZjlmLTEyMDYwODctMjAyNi0wNi0zMC1lbg==/tiny/Lowey-Dannenberg-P-C-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/38c8d81f-4a6b-4f23-8411-e6be6a60dda1"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/38c8d81f-4a6b-4f23-8411-e6be6a60dda1/small/ld-logo-png.png" border="0" width="150" height="50" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Two short-seller reports (June 8 and June 11) raised concerns about Ensign's care-quality data and potential Medicare/Medicaid issues, triggering a stock pullback. A prominent law firm has opened a securities-investigation probe, inviting investors to participate, though no definitive findings were disclosed. The development adds near-term volatility as ENSG weighs potential legal exposure and reputational damage.

The Ensign Group (NASDAQ: ENSG) is being investigated by Lowey Dannenberg, P.C. over potential violations of Federal Securities Laws

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