Ensign Group Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Ensign Group's CEO is Barry Port, appointed in May 2019, has a tenure of 7.08 years. total yearly compensation is $13.80M, comprised of 4% salary and 96% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.4% of the company’s shares, worth $34.03M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 12.2 years and 6.4 years respectively.
Key information
Barry Port
Chief executive officer
US$13.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 3.98% |
| CEO tenure | 7.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.4% |
| Management average tenure | 12.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
The Ensign Group: Real Estate Value Anchors A Growth Story
Summary The Ensign Group sustains premium valuation through consistent growth, operational excellence, and strategic distressed asset acquisitions. ENSG's decentralized cluster model drives superior occupancy, rapid turnaround of new facilities, and regulatory outperformance, supporting compounding cash flow. Standard Bearer, ENSG's captive REIT, captures real estate value and provides a valuation floor, with 2025 FFO up 33.9% year-over-year. Despite sector risks from reimbursement changes and wage inflation, ENSG's robust balance sheet and double-digit earnings guidance underpin its long-term growth thesis. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaIs Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENSG)
Key Insights Ensign Group's estimated fair value is US$165 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Ensign Group's...
Rising US Eldercare Demand And Acquisitions Will Drive Expansion
Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target Increased for Ensign Group Analysts have raised their price target on Ensign Group by $3 to $180, citing a continued recovery and positive operating momentum in the skilled nursing facility sector. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst discussions and price target adjustments reflect a renewed optimism in Ensign Group’s prospects as well as a careful eye on sector dynamics.What Does The Ensign Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ENSG) Share Price Indicate?
The Ensign Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ENSG ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise...Rising US Eldercare Demand And Acquisitions Will Drive Expansion
With both Ensign Group’s future P/E and consensus revenue growth forecasts holding steady, analysts have made only a marginal upward adjustment to the fair value target, raising the consensus price target from $174.67 to $177.40. What's in the News Ensign Group settled a whistleblower case for over $47.3 million, resolving allegations of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, kickbacks to physicians, and violations of the False Claims Acts and Anti-Kickback Statutes.Rising US Eldercare Demand And Acquisitions Will Drive Expansion
With no changes observed in either Ensign Group’s future P/E ratio or net profit margin, the consensus analyst price target remains stable at $174.67. What's in the News Ensign Group settled a whistleblower lawsuit for over $47.3 million, resolving allegations of nationwide Medicare and Medicaid fraud, kickbacks, and violations of federal and state laws, as well as breaching a prior Corporate Integrity Agreement.Ensign Group (NASDAQ:ENSG) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
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The Ensign Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ENSG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the NASDAQGS gainers with a...Ensign Group: Expensive Despite Excellent Growth Prospects
Summary The Ensign Group's unique local, field-driven management structure contributes to high service quality and leadership retention. Astonishing revenue growth at a 15% CAGR over 10 years, but rising costs and capex hinder free cash flow, making the stock expensive. Recent strategic acquisitions of distressed assisted living facilities in Wisconsin and Nebraska signal sustainable growth and value-add opportunities. Shares are a hold with a price target of $150. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Calculated Acquisitions And Market Expansion Fuel Robust Growth Prospects
Ensign Group's strategy for growth involves acquisitions, geographical expansion, and operational efficiency, indicating a potential for increased revenue and margins.Ensign Group: Priced On Asset Growth, Supported By Fundamentals
Summary ENSG continues to show growth in same-facility operations and reinvestment of earnings to build assets. Q1 FY 2024 earnings breakdown shows continued top-line growth and affirmed guidance for the year. Factors supporting additional price change include market pricing on asset growth vs. earnings and growth in earnings power. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$363m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$14m | US$549k | US$344m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$328m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$323m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$309m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$11m | US$533k | US$298m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$240m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$225m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$218m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$11m | US$518k | US$209m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$248m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$240m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$234m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$8m | US$503k | US$225m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$213m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$204m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$196m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$7m | US$488k | US$195m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$192m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$188m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$179m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$7m | US$474k | US$170m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$152m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$131m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$111m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$6m | US$460k | US$92m |
Compensation vs Market: Barry's total compensation ($USD13.80M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.38M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Barry's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Barry Port (52 yo)
Mr. Barry R. Port serves as Chief Executive Officer and Director at The Ensign Group, Inc. since May 30, 2019 and serves as its Chairman of the Board since September 1, 2025 and served as its President. Mr...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Chairman of the Board | 7.1yrs | US$13.80m | 0.40% $ 34.0m | |
| President & COO | 7.1yrs | US$9.62m | 0.12% $ 10.1m | |
| CFO, Executive VP & Director | 16.8yrs | US$11.89m | 0.60% $ 51.3m | |
| Chief Investment Officer | 12yrs | US$8.38m | 0.19% $ 16.1m | |
| Executive VP & General Counsel | 16.6yrs | US$1.65m | 0.057% $ 4.9m | |
| President of Keystone Healthcare Inc | 12.3yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: ENSG's management team is seasoned and experienced (12.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Chairman of the Board | 7.1yrs | US$13.80m | 0.40% $ 34.0m | |
| CFO, Executive VP & Director | 4.5yrs | US$11.89m | 0.60% $ 51.3m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 12.4yrs | US$394.67k | 0.037% $ 3.1m | |
| Independent Director | 6.4yrs | US$406.67k | 0.035% $ 3.0m | |
| Independent Director | 14.3yrs | US$412.67k | 0.042% $ 3.6m | |
| Independent Director | 7.6yrs | US$411.67k | 0.040% $ 3.5m | |
| Independent Director | 3.4yrs | US$395.67k | 0.016% $ 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$387.67k | 0.0059% $ 500.6k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | 0.025% $ 2.1m |
Experienced Board: ENSG's board of directors are considered experienced (6.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/12 03:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
The Ensign Group, Inc. is covered by 13 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Tao Qiu | Berenberg |
| Joseph France | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |
| Peter Martin | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |