Baillie Gifford reveals 7.9% Ensign Group (ENSG) ownership in 13G filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Baillie Gifford & Co has filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 4,569,254 shares of Ensign Group, Inc. common stock, or about 7.89% of the class, as of December 31, 2025.

Baillie Gifford reports sole voting power over 3,924,777 shares and sole dispositive power over all 4,569,254 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business on behalf of investment advisory clients and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Ensign Group.

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Baillie Gifford reports a sizable but passive 7.9% stake in Ensign Group.

Baillie Gifford & Co discloses beneficial ownership of 4,569,254 Ensign Group common shares, representing about 7.89% of the company. It has sole voting power over 3,924,777 shares and sole dispositive power over the full position, with no shared powers.

The position is held across Baillie Gifford & Co and its investment adviser subsidiaries on behalf of clients such as funds and institutional accounts. The firm certifies the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control, which characterizes this as passive institutional ownership rather than an activist stake.

The disclosure date of event is December 31, 2025. Future ownership updates, if any, would typically appear in subsequent beneficial ownership filings if Baillie Gifford’s percentage changes materially.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ENSIGN GROUP, INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

29358P101

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 29358P101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED KINGDOM

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,924,777.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 4,569,254.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

4,569,254.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ENSIGN GROUP, INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 29222 RANCHO VIEJO RD., SUITE 127, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA, 92675.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Baillie Gifford & Co
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: Calton Square 1 Greenside Row Edinburgh EH1 3AN Scotland UK
(c)	Citizenship: Scotland
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 29358P101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
	Investment Adviser
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 4,569,254
(b)	Percent of class: 7.89 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,924,777
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 4,569,254
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Securities reported on this Schedule 13G as being beneficially owned by Baillie Gifford & Co. are held by Baillie Gifford & Co. and/or one or more of its investment adviser subsidiaries, which may include Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited, on behalf of investment advisory clients, which may include investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act, employee benefit plans, pension funds or other institutional clients.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ? 240.14a-11. By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the foreign regulatory scheme applicable to Investment Adviser is substantially comparable to the regulatory scheme applicable to the functionally equivalent U.S. institution(s). I also undertake to furnish to the Commission staff, upon request, information that would otherwise be disclosed in a Schedule 13D.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BAILLIE GIFFORD & CO

Signature:	Grant Meikle
Name/Title:	Manager
Date:	02/09/2026

FAQ

How many Ensign Group (ENSG) shares does Baillie Gifford beneficially own?

Baillie Gifford & Co reports beneficial ownership of 4,569,254 Ensign Group common shares. The firm also reports sole voting power over 3,924,777 shares and sole dispositive power over all 4,569,254 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive authority.

What percentage of Ensign Group (ENSG) does Baillie Gifford’s stake represent?

Baillie Gifford’s reported position represents about 7.89% of Ensign Group’s common stock. This level of ownership triggers a Schedule 13G filing, which discloses significant but typically passive institutional stakes in a U.S. public company’s equity securities.

Is Baillie Gifford’s Ensign Group (ENSG) stake passive or activist?

The filing characterizes Baillie Gifford’s Ensign Group stake as passive. Baillie Gifford certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

On whose behalf does Baillie Gifford hold Ensign Group (ENSG) shares?

The Ensign Group shares are held on behalf of Baillie Gifford’s investment advisory clients. These may include investment companies, employee benefit plans, pension funds, or other institutional clients advised by Baillie Gifford & Co and its investment adviser subsidiaries.

What is the event date for Baillie Gifford’s Schedule 13G on Ensign Group (ENSG)?

The date of the event requiring Baillie Gifford’s Schedule 13G filing is December 31, 2025. This date reflects when the reported ownership level existed and triggered the beneficial ownership disclosure for Ensign Group common stock.

Does Baillie Gifford share voting or dispositive power over Ensign Group (ENSG) shares?

Baillie Gifford reports no shared voting or dispositive power over Ensign Group shares. The firm reports sole voting power over 3,924,777 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,569,254 shares, indicating centralized authority within Baillie Gifford for this position.