The Ensign Group is trading 8.94% higher at $184.66 after raising its 2026 diluted EPS outlook, the clearest catalyst for the gain. - Adjusted third-quarter EPS of $2.03 beat the cited $1.97 consensus; revenue rose 14.5% to $1.48 billion but was below estimates. - Full-year diluted EPS guidance increased to $7.94–$8.02 from $7.75–$7.85. - The earnings webcast is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Eastern, after the 9:42 a.m. snapshot; shares closed at $169.50 on October 27.