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Pennant Group Inc(PNTG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
5-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$40.15
10/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PNTG

10/13/2026: PNTG (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Pennant Group Inc is a growth-oriented provider of home health, hospice, and senior living services in the U.S. The company has a leading position in its niche by leveraging a decentralized operating model that empowers local management. Its primary growth story is built on the rising demand for home-based care and strategic acquisitions of smaller agencies. However, investors must weigh these strengths against significant risks, including Medicare reimbursement volatility, healthcare labor shortages, and execution risks tied to M&A. Pennant is best suited for growth investors who can tolerate sector-specific regulatory risks, and market participants should monitor staffing trends and federal reimbursement policy closely.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company is expanding its footprint in the high-demand home health and senior care segments.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on sustained quarterly outperformance relative to industry benchmarks.
Value investorMixed fitThe valuation requires assessing the balance between growth potential and regulatory risks.
Dividend investorWeak fitPennant currently reinvests all cash flow into growth rather than paying dividends.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHealthcare regulatory and reimbursement volatility creates inherent price risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSmall-cap healthcare stocks can experience significant swings based on reimbursement news.
Valuation riskMediumGrowth expectations are already priced in, requiring consistent execution to maintain multiples.
Competition risk (nursing staff)HighA shortage of skilled nursing professionals restricts capacity and increases wage expenses.
Business qualityMediumThe decentralized model creates strong local focus but requires rigorous corporate oversight.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not rely on PNTG for immediate income generation.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully integrating acquisitions is crucial for long-term growth and margin stability.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 117.1%
Avg. Invested days 63
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
PNTG receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
PNTG has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+31.1%) and strong revenue growth (+36.3%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.8%), soft profitability (net margin 3.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
PNTG's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (2.8% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is PNTG's strongest growth driver at +36.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+31.1%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-13.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 96.0% and approximately 95.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 5.05% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.47%
Van Berkom and Associates Inc 6.78%
Wasatch Advisors LP 5.35%
Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. 4.91%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.24%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
PNTG generates approximately $129 of gross profit, $54 of operating income, and $28 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 2-star rating, with soft cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 26.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
PNTG has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.42B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 44.53
1Y Target Price 46.83
Price to earnings Ratio 44.53
1Y Target Price 46.83
Volume (30-day avg) 373.1K shares
Beta 1.25
52 Weeks Range 22.25 - 42.74
Updated Date 10/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 22.25 - 42.74
Updated Date 10/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.91

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Home HealthClinical nursing and therapy services provided in patient homes.Revenue is largely driven by Medicare reimbursements for skilled medical care at home.
HospicePalliative care and comfort services for end-of-life patients.Provides recurring, essential care services with high demand visibility.
Senior LivingAssisted living and memory care facilities.Generates revenue through private-pay residential care services.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 44.53
Forward PE 25.45
Enterprise Value 1.86B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.28
Enterprise Value 1.86B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.28
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.69
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 25.39
Shares Outstanding 34.93M
Shares Floating 33.21M
Shares Outstanding 34.93M
Shares Floating 33.21M
Percent Insiders 5.05
Percent Institutions 96.03

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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