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Ensign Group (ENSG)

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, CA, The Ensign Group Inc. provides health care services in the post-acute care continuum, urgent care center and mobile ancillary businesses in the United States.

ENSG sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Growth Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of B. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 13.2% and 11% year-over-year, respectively.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $5.40 per share. ENSG boasts an average earnings surprise of 1.3%.

Looking at cash flow, Ensign Group is expected to report cash flow growth of 12.6% this year; ENSG has generated cash flow growth of 17.9% over the past three to five years.

Investors should take the time to consider ENSG for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.

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