The Pennant Group, Inc. - Common Stock (PNTG)

Senior living provider The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 26.8% year on year to $229 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $930 million at the midpoint came in 3.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 4.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Shares of senior living provider The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) fell 7.8% in the morning session after the company reported mixed third-quarter results, where underlying weaknesses overshadowed headline beats on revenue and adjusted earnings. Pennant's revenue grew 26.8% from the previous year to $229 million, and its adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.30, both ahead of analyst estimates. However, investors focused on less favorable details in the report. The company's adjusted EBITDA, a key measure of profitability, missed analyst expectations. Furthermore, Pennant's operating margin fell to 4.5% from 6% in the same quarter of the prior year. While the company did raise its full-year revenue outlook, the drop in these key profitability metrics appeared to weigh more heavily on investor sentiment, overshadowing the positive top-line results.

Senior living provider The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 26.8% year on year to $229 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $930 million at the midpoint came in 3.5% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 4.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Senior living provider The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday after market hours. Here’s what you need to know.

Shares of senior living provider The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) jumped 5.2% in the afternoon session after the investment firm Jefferies initiated coverage on the company with a 'Buy' rating and a $30 price target. 

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Shares of senior living provider The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) jumped 2.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced it acquired certain home health, hospice, and personal care operations from UnitedHealth Group for $146.5 million. 

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Senior living provider The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 30.1% year on year to $219.5 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $870.2 million at the midpoint came in 2.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.20 per share was 17.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Senior living provider The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 30.1% year on year to $219.5 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $870.2 million at the midpoint came in 2.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $0.20 per share was 17.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.