Ensign Group Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
The Ensign Group reported strong third quarter results with GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.34 and adjusted earnings per share of $1.39. Consolidated GAAP and adjusted revenue for the quarter were both $1.08 billion, an increase of 15.0% over the prior year quarter. The company raised its annual earnings guidance to between $5.46 to $5.52 per diluted share and revenue guidance to between $4.25 billion to $4.26 billion.
GAAP net income increased by 22.8% over the prior year quarter.
Same Facilities occupancy increased by 2.8% over the prior year quarter.
Consolidated GAAP and adjusted revenue increased by 15.0% over the prior year quarter.
The Company raised annual earnings and revenue guidance.
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Forward Guidance
The company raised its annual 2024 earnings guidance to between $5.46 to $5.52 per diluted share, up from $5.38 to $5.50 per diluted share. The company is also increasing its annual revenue guidance to between $4.25 billion to $4.26 billion, up from its previous guidance of $4.20 billion to $4.22 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Solid skilled mix and occupancy growth during the quarter.
- Continued strength from recent acquisitions.
- New midpoint of 2024 earnings guidance represents an increase of more than 15.1% of 2023 results and is 32.6% higher than 2022 results.
- Anticipate closing additional acquisitions by the end of the year.
- Strong liquidity with approximately $532.1 million of cash on hand and $572.1 million of available capacity under its line-of-credit.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance assumes normalized health insurance costs.
- Guidance assumes current expectations regarding reimbursement rates.
- Guidance excludes certain charges that arise outside of the business.
- Guidance excludes acquisition related costs.
- Guidance excludes share-based compensation.