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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ensign Group director Barry M. Smith reported a planned sale of company stock. On February 2, 2026, he sold 700 shares of common stock at $171.54 per share in an open-market transaction. The trade was made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025, indicating it was pre-arranged. After this sale, he beneficially owns 23,552 shares of Ensign Group common stock directly.

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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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 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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

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

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	02/02/2026		S(1)		700	D	$171.54	23,552	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	02/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did ENSG director Barry M. Smith report?

Barry M. Smith reported selling 700 shares of Ensign Group common stock. The sale occurred on February 2, 2026, at a price of $171.54 per share, and was disclosed on a Form 4 insider trading report filed with the SEC.

At what price did Barry M. Smith sell Ensign Group (ENSG) shares?

He sold his Ensign Group common stock at $171.54 per share. The transaction involved 700 shares in a single sale on February 2, 2026, and was reported as a non-derivative disposition on the Form 4 filing.

How many Ensign Group shares does Barry M. Smith own after this Form 4?

Following the reported sale, Barry M. Smith beneficially owns 23,552 Ensign Group common shares. The Form 4 indicates this remaining position as directly held stock after disposing of 700 shares in the February 2, 2026 transaction.

Was the ENSG insider sale by Barry M. Smith under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on July 29, 2025. Such plans pre-schedule trades, helping insiders diversify holdings while following established regulatory guidelines and internal compliance procedures.

What role does Barry M. Smith hold at Ensign Group (ENSG)?

Barry M. Smith is identified as a director of Ensign Group. The Form 4 indicates his relationship to the issuer as a director, with no officer title and not classified as a 10% owner in this insider ownership report.