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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001125376-21-000156"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ENSG"
cik: "0001125376"
company_name: "ENSIGN GROUP, INC"
filed_at: "2021-10-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-28T17:18:01.609735+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Ensign Group Q3 adjusted EPS $0.91 record, raises 2021 guidance, announces captive REIT formation

## Summary
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.83 (+7.8% YoY); adjusted EPS $0.91 (record, +16.7% YoY).
- Revenue $668.5M, up 11.6% YoY; same store occupancy +280 bps YoY, +50 bps sequentially.
- 2021 EPS guidance raised to $3.60-$3.68 from $3.55-$3.67; revenue guidance affirmed at $2.62-$2.69B.
- Board approved captive REIT formation, expected H1 2022; to pursue third-party leasing and tax-efficient structures.
- Skilled services segment income $94.4M (+11.4% YoY); Real estate FFO $13.8M (+6.5% YoY).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001125376-21-000156
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ENSG
- cik: 0001125376
- company_name: ENSIGN GROUP, INC
- filed_at: 2021-10-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1125376/000112537621000156/0001125376-21-000156-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1125376/000112537621000156/ensg-20211027.htm

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