Barry Smith Biography and Net Worth

Director of The Ensign Group

Mr. Smith has served as a member of our Board of Directors since 2014. He most recently served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Magellan Health, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of behavioral health services and a leading national provider of radiology benefit management services, specialty pharmacy and prescription benefit management services, since 2013. He retired from Magellan at the end of 2019. He founded and served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of VistaCare, Inc., a national provider of hospice services, from 1996 to 2002, and he served as Chairman of VistaCare in 2003. From 1990 through 1995, Mr. Smith served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Value Rx, Inc., which was then one of the country’s largest pharmacy benefit management companies and, prior to that, served as vice president of operations for PCS Health Systems, also a pharmacy benefit management firm. We believe that Mr. Smiths extensive experience and leadership qualify him to serve as our Lead Independent Director.

What is Barry M. Smith's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Barry M. Smith is at least $4.57 million as of March 2nd, 2026. Mr. Smith owns 22,852 shares of The Ensign Group stock worth more than $4,572,228 as of March 21st. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Smith may own. Learn More about Barry M. Smith's net worth.
How do I contact Barry M. Smith?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Smith and other The Ensign Group executives is 29222 RANCHO VIEJO RD. SUITE 127, SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA, 92675. The Ensign Group can also be reached via phone at (949) 487-9500 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Barry M. Smith's contact information.
Has Barry M. Smith been buying or selling shares of The Ensign Group?: In the last ninety days, Barry M. Smith has sold $390,705.00 in shares of The Ensign Group stock. Most recently, Barry M. Smith sold 700 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $213.02, for a transaction totalling $149,114.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 22,852 shares of the company's stock, valued at $4,867,933.04. Learn More on Barry M. Smith's trading history.
Who are The Ensign Group's active insiders?: The Ensign Group's insider roster includes John Agwunobi (Director), Ann Blouin (Director), Spencer Burton (COO), Christopher Christensen (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman), Lee Daniels (Director), Chad Keetch (EVP), Mark Parkinson (Director), Barry Port (CEO), Daren Shaw (Director), Barry Smith (Director), Suzanne Snapper (CFO), and Beverly Wittekind (VP). Learn More on The Ensign Group's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of The Ensign Group?: In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 28 times. They sold a total of 86,651 shares worth more than $15,244,318.48. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 2nd when Director Barry M Smith sold 700 shares worth more than $149,114.00. Insiders at The Ensign Group own 3.9% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at The Ensign Group.
Information on this page was last updated on 3/2/2026.

Barry M. Smith Insider Trading History at The Ensign Group

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
3/2/2026	Sell	700	$213.02	$149,114.00	22,852
2/2/2026	Sell	700	$171.54	$120,078.00	23,552
1/2/2026	Sell	700	$173.59	$121,513.00	23,652
12/1/2025	Sell	700	$184.27	$128,989.00	24,352
11/3/2025	Sell	700	$180.64	$126,448.00	25,052
9/2/2025	Sell	700	$172.06	$120,442.00	27,052
7/1/2025	Sell	700	$153.48	$107,436.00	27,852
3/3/2025	Sell	700	$129.15	$90,405.00	30,052
2/3/2025	Sell	700	$138.48	$96,936.00	30,752
1/2/2025	Sell	700	$133.43	$93,401.00	30,852

Barry M. Smith Buying and Selling Activity at The Ensign Group

The Ensign Group Company Overview

The Ensign Group, Inc. provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer. The company's Skilled Services segment engages in the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; and offers nursing facilities including specialty care, such as on-site dialysis, ventilator care, cardiac, and pulmonary management, as well as standard services comprising room and board, special nutritional programs, social services, recreational activities, entertainment, and other services. Its Standard Bearer segment is comprised of selected real estate properties owned by Standard Bearer and leased to skilled nursing and senior living operators. In addition, the company provides ancillary services consisting of digital x-ray, ultrasound, electrocardiograms, sub-acute services, dialysis, respiratory, and long-term care pharmacy and patient transportation to people in their homes or at long-term care facilities, as well as mobile diagnostics. It operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is based in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Today's Range

Now: $200.08

$198.60

$202.72

50 Day Range

MA: $197.06

$170.06

$215.83

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Now: $200.08

$118.73

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Volume

673,062 shs

Average Volume

336,222 shs

Market Capitalization

$11.59 billion

P/E Ratio

34.26

Dividend Yield

0.13%

Beta

0.83