The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) Shares Down 10.1% – What’s Next?

The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PNTG) fell 10.1% on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $28.79 and last traded at $29.74. 177,498 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 38% from the average session volume of 288,337 shares. The stock had previously closed at $33.09.

Trending Headlines about The Pennant Group

Here are the key news stories impacting The Pennant Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 revenue beat and stronger-than-expected EPS support upside — the company reported results above consensus, signaling improved top-line momentum that underpins today’s uptick. The Pennant Group’s (NASDAQ:PNTG) Q4 CY2025 Sales Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined an aggressive growth target (22% revenue growth for 2026) and emphasized integration/operational focus — investors likely view this as a clear roadmap for converting the Amedisys acquisition into scale and margin improvement. Pennant Group outlines 22% revenue growth target for 2026 while focusing on integration and operational excellence
• Positive Sentiment: Pennant is actively integrating Amedisys assets and targeting market-share expansion in home health and hospice — the integration progress is presented as driving near-term scale and growth. Pennant Gains Traction Integrating Amedisys Assets, Eyes Market Share Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: CEO commentary stresses senior‑living growth and operational progress, aiming to reassure investors that organic and acquired growth are both being executed. That messaging supports confidence in multi-channel rollout. Pennant Group CEO: Don’t Overlook Our Senior Living Growth, Progress
• Neutral Sentiment: The full earnings-call transcript provides the management commentary and Q&A that drove the headlines; useful for investors who want detail on guidance assumptions, integration costs and sequencing. The Pennant Group, Inc. (PNTG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst write-ups (Zacks) review Q4 KPIs and compare them with expectations and year‑ago results — helpful for assessing whether the beat reflects one‑time items or sustainable operational improvement. The Pennant Group (PNTG) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
• Negative Sentiment: Some coverage notes selling pressure — citing profit‑taking, valuation concerns (PNTG’s rich P/E) and investor focus on near‑term integration costs and low net margins — which can cap near‑term upside despite the beat. Why The Pennant Group (PNTG) Shares Are Sliding Today

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently commented on PNTG. Zacks Research lowered shares of The Pennant Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. William Blair assumed coverage on shares of The Pennant Group in a research report on Monday, December 8th. They issued an “outperform” rating for the company. Wall Street Zen raised shares of The Pennant Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 21st. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of The Pennant Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of The Pennant Group in a report on Friday, December 19th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $36.20.

The Pennant Group Price Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The stock has a market cap of $1.17 billion, a PE ratio of 40.61, a P/E/G ratio of 2.12 and a beta of 1.27. The company’s 50 day moving average is $29.88 and its 200-day moving average is $27.19.

The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:PNTG) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.03. The Pennant Group had a return on equity of 10.41% and a net margin of 3.12%.The company had revenue of $289.32 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $275.20 million. The Pennant Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.260-1.360 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that The Pennant Group, Inc. will post 0.75 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Pennant Group

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of The Pennant Group during the third quarter worth approximately $37,000. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new position in The Pennant Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $54,000. Quadrant Capital Group LLC grew its holdings in The Pennant Group by 608.7% during the 4th quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 3,182 shares of the company’s stock worth $90,000 after acquiring an additional 2,733 shares in the last quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC increased its position in shares of The Pennant Group by 651.8% in the 3rd quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 3,398 shares of the company’s stock worth $86,000 after purchasing an additional 2,946 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its position in shares of The Pennant Group by 161.6% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 3,987 shares of the company’s stock worth $119,000 after purchasing an additional 2,463 shares during the last quarter. 85.88% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

The Pennant Group Company Profile

The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG) is a publicly traded holding company that provides specialized services to the asset management industry. Through its operating subsidiaries, the company delivers outsourced fund administration, securities lending, prime brokerage, and capital markets solutions designed to support hedge funds, private equity firms, mutual funds and other institutional investors. By leveraging a combination of technology platforms and industry expertise, The Pennant Group helps clients streamline middle- and back-office processes, enhance operational efficiency and manage regulatory requirements.

Key service offerings include fund accounting and reporting, trade settlement and reconciliation, risk monitoring, securities lending programs and execution support across a range of asset classes.