Ensign Group (ENSG) CEO granted 13,871 common shares

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ENSIGN GROUP, INC Chief Executive Officer and director Barry Port reported an equity award of 13,871 shares of common stock on February 18, 2026. The shares were granted at a price of $209.96 per share as a grant, award, or other acquisition, rather than an open-market purchase.

After this award, Port’s direct holdings increased to 70,352 common shares. He also reports indirect ownership of 150,480 common shares held "by Trust," with a footnote stating these shares are held of record by Barry R. Port and his spouse, Michelle Port, as trustees.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Port Barry

(Last) (First) (Middle)

29222 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD

SUITE 127

(Street)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ENSIGN GROUP, INC [ ENSG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/18/2026		A		13,871	A	$209.96	70,352	D
Common Stock								150,480	I	by Trust(1)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares held of record by Barry R. Port and Michelle Port, spouse of the Reporting Person, Trustees.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chad A. Keetch, as power of attorney	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ENSG CEO Barry Port report on this Form 4?

Barry Port reported receiving a grant of 13,871 Ensign Group common shares on February 18, 2026. The filing labels this as a grant, award, or other acquisition of stock, not an open-market purchase or sale.

At what price was Barry Port’s 13,871-share Ensign Group (ENSG) award recorded?

The 13,871-share award to Barry Port was recorded at $209.96 per share. This price is used in the Form 4 to report the value of the stock grant rather than indicating a market trade execution price.

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares does Barry Port own directly after this transaction?

After the stock award, Barry Port’s direct ownership in Ensign Group common stock totals 70,352 shares. This figure reflects his personal holdings reported as directly owned following the February 18, 2026 grant.

What indirect Ensign Group (ENSG) holdings are reported for Barry Port on this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows 150,480 Ensign Group common shares held indirectly by Trust. A footnote explains these shares are held of record by Barry R. Port and his spouse, Michelle Port, as trustees.

Does the Form 4 for Ensign Group (ENSG) show a buy or sell by Barry Port?

The Form 4 reports an acquisition via grant or award of 13,871 shares, not an open-market buy or sell. The transaction code is described as a grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock.

What role does Barry Port hold at Ensign Group (ENSG) in this Form 4 filing?

Barry Port is identified as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Ensign Group. His leadership positions make his reported stock grants and holdings particularly relevant for understanding executive equity ownership.