Encompass Health recognized for corporate excellence on Fortune and Forbes 2026 lists

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Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) was named to the Fortune 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list and the Forbes 2026 America's Best Companies list on Feb. 24, 2026.

The recognition marks the sixth consecutive year on Fortune's list and reflects strengths in patient care, corporate culture and long‑term performance, per the company.

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC), the nation's largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, today announced it has been named to the Fortune 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list and the Forbes 2026 America's Best Companies list. These distinctions underscore the Company's continued excellence in patient care, corporate culture and long-term performance.

This year marks the sixth consecutive year Encompass Health has been named to the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list, one of the leading indicators of corporate reputation worldwide. The selection process begins with the largest U.S. companies by revenue and major non-U.S. companies earning more than $10 billion. Those companies are narrowed to the highest-revenue organizations in each industry across 29 countries. Fortune and Korn Ferry then conduct a corporate reputation survey in which executives, directors and analysts evaluate companies on criteria such as management quality, financial soundness, innovation, social responsibility, service quality and global competitiveness. Companies ranking in the top half of their industries earn placement on the World's Most Admired Companies list.

Encompass Health was also named to the Forbes 2026 America's Best Companies list. Forbes uses a broad, data-intensive methodology to evaluate thousands of public and private U.S. companies. To compile the list, Forbes partners with multiple data and analytics firms and aggregates hundreds of measures of company quality, including customer satisfaction, financial performance, leadership consistency, workplace culture, trust indicators, media sentiment and long-term value creation. Millions of data points are analyzed to identify the top 500 companies nationwide.

"These recognitions speak to the exceptional work of our clinicians and the trust we've earned with patients, partners and investors," said Mark Tarr, president and chief executive officer of Encompass Health. "We are committed to helping individuals recover and regain independence, and we look forward to extending that commitment to more communities as we grow."

This achievement marks another significant honor for Encompass Health, following numerous recent accolades. View all of Encompass Health's recent awards and recognitions at encompasshealth.com/why-choose-us/awards-accreditation.

About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 173 hospitals in 39 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is recognized as America's Most Awarded Leader in Inpatient Rehabilitation by Newsweek and Statista and is ranked among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™ and Forbes' America's Best Companies. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, X, Instagram and Facebook.

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Encompass Health Media Contact:
Polly Manuel | 205-970-5912
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FAQ

Why was Encompass Health (EHC) named to Fortune's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list?

Because Encompass Health ranked in the top half of its industry in corporate reputation metrics. According to the company, Fortune and Korn Ferry surveyed executives, directors and analysts on management quality, financial soundness, innovation and service quality.

What does Encompass Health's sixth consecutive appearance on Fortune's list mean for EHC investors?

It signals consistent corporate reputation and perceived management quality over time. According to the company, repeated placement reflects sustained strengths in leadership, patient care and long‑term performance that may support investor confidence.

How did Forbes evaluate Encompass Health (EHC) for its 2026 America's Best Companies list?

Forbes used a data‑intensive methodology across hundreds of measures to rank companies. According to the company, Forbes aggregated customer satisfaction, financial performance, workplace culture, trust indicators and media sentiment among millions of data points.

When did Encompass Health announce its inclusion on Fortune and Forbes 2026 lists?

Encompass Health announced the recognitions on Feb. 24, 2026. According to the company, the announcements highlight achievements in patient care, corporate culture and long‑term performance across its inpatient rehabilitation hospitals.

Where can investors find a full list of Encompass Health's awards and recognitions for 2026?

Investors can view Encompass Health's recent awards and recognitions on the company's awards webpage. According to the company, the page lists recent honors and accreditation details for its inpatient rehabilitation hospitals.