Ensign Group (ENSG) director sells 700 shares under Rule 10b5-1 plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ensign Group director Barry M. Smith sold 700 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction at $182.21 per share. After the sale, he directly held 22,052 shares. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025, indicating it was scheduled in advance.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 700 shares ($127,547)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider SMITH BARRY M

Role null

Sold 700 shs ($128K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	700	$182.21	$128K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,052 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 700 shares Sale price per share: $182.21 per share Shares held after sale: 22,052 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 700 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on 2026-05-04

Sale price per share $182.21 per share Transaction price for the 700 shares sold

Shares held after sale 22,052 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following the transaction

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025."

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: open-market sale"

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:			0.5

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

SMITH BARRY M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

29222 RANCHO VIEJO ROAD

SUITE 127

(Street)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CALIFORNIA 92675

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026

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

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

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

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	05/04/2026		S(1)		700	D	$182.21	22,052	D

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. This transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025.

Remarks:

	/s/ Chad A. Keetch, as power of attorney	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) disclose in this Form 4?

ENSIGN GROUP reported that director Barry M. Smith sold 700 shares of Common Stock. The shares were sold in an open-market transaction at $182.21 per share, and the filing details his remaining direct ownership after the sale.

At what price did Barry M. Smith sell ENSG shares and how many?

Barry M. Smith sold 700 ENSG Common Stock shares at $182.21 per share. This was an open-market sale, and the Form 4 classifies it as a standard disposition rather than part of a derivative exercise or other non-market transaction.

How many ENSIGN GROUP (ENSG) shares does Barry M. Smith hold after this sale?

Following the sale, Barry M. Smith directly holds 22,052 ENSG Common Stock shares. This post-transaction balance shown in the Form 4 helps investors gauge the scale of the sale relative to his continuing ownership position in the company.

Was Barry M. Smith’s ENSG stock sale under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. A footnote states the transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans schedule trades in advance, providing structure for insider transactions and reducing the importance of trade timing.

What does the Form 4 say about the type of ENSG transaction?

The Form 4 classifies the transaction as an open-market sale of non-derivative Common Stock. It uses transaction code “S,” indicating a sale in the open market or a private transaction, rather than an option exercise, gift, or tax-withholding event.