Healthcare Services Group Inc

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 21, 2026, Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release (the "Press Release") announcing its earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the Press Release is being furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference to this Current Report.

The information furnished herein, including Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

( a ) Not applicable ( b ) Not applicable ( c ) Not applicable ( d ) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release and financial tables dated October 21, 2026, issued by Healthcare Services Group, Inc. 104 Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)