Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.24
The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
18 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
18 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.3% and trend is flat.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.1%
Trailing DPS$0.24
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout5.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak18 years
3Y CAGR4.3%
5Y CAGR4.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.3%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.1%
1Y Total Return66.0%
5Y Total Return158.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)1.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$25,87510Y ago$112,72420Y ago$507,739
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
The Ensign Group, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ENSG has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.3% and 5-year CAGR of 4.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ENSG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.1% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 0.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.3% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 158.8%, with dividends contributing 1.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $112,724 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$1.16
Avg/Payment$0.0581
Latest Change+4.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025Latest | $0.0650 | ↑ +4.0% | 14.49% | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 14.47% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 16.04% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0625 | — | 18.93% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0625 | ↑ +4.2% | 18.25% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 16.69% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 19.20% | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.0600 | — | 18.71% | Apr 30, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Post-acute and senior care
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.1%
#5 of 5
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
18Y
4.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.1%
#5 of 5
Annual Dividend History
21 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.25 | 4.1% | 4 | $5.84 | 4.3% | 23.13x | 0.3% |
| 2024 | $0.24 | 4.3% | 4 | $5.12 | 4.7% | 21.11x | 0.3% |
| 2023 | $0.23 | 4.5% | 4 | $3.65 | 6.4% | 15.70x | 0.3% |
| 2022 | $0.22 | 4.7% | 4 | $3.95 | 5.6% | 17.75x | 0.3% |
| 2021 | $0.21 | 4.9% | 4 | $3.42 | 6.2% | 16.09x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $0.20 | 9.6% | 4 | $3.06 | 6.6% | 15.11x | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.18 | 7.9% | 4 | $1.97 | 9.4% | 10.67x | 0.2% |
| 2018 | $0.17 | 5.2% | 4 | $1.70 | 10.1% | 9.93x | 0.2% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | 6.7% | 4 | $0.77 | 21.1% | 4.73x | 0.2% |
| 2016 | $0.15 | 6.9% | 4 | $0.96 | 15.9% | 6.30x | 0.2% |
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How much dividend does ENSG pay per share?
The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ENSG's next ex-dividend date?
ENSG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ENSG typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ENSG's dividend safe?
ENSG's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +5.0%. With 18 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ENSG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, The Ensign Group, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 18 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ENSG pay dividends?
The Ensign Group, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2007 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in ENSG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ENSG five years ago would be worth approximately $25,875 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ENSG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ENSG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.