Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
| Market Cap | 5.29B -9.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.28B +1.4% |
| Net Income | 686.34M -5.1% |
| EPS | 7.03 +2.8% |
| Shares Out | 92.15M |
| PE Ratio | 8.17 |
| Forward PE | 7.87 |
| Dividend | $1.40 (2.44%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,483,900 |
| Open | 57.61 |
| Previous Close | 57.17 |
| Day's Range | 56.15 - 57.93 |
| 52-Week Range | 55.22 - 67.09 |
| Beta | 0.78 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 67.75 (+17.95%) |
| Earnings Date | May 8, 2026 |
About ESNT
Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance, and title insurance and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors in the United States. It operates through two segments, Mortgage Insurance and Reinsurance. The company’s mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. It also provides information technology maintenance and development services; customer support-related services; underwriting consulting services to third-party reinsurers; and contract ... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Essent Group's revenue was $1.26 billion, an increase of 1.45% compared to the previous year's $1.24 billion. Earnings were $689.97 million, a decrease of -5.41%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 8 analysts, the average rating for ESNT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $67.75, which is an increase of 17.95% from the latest price.
News
Essent Group upgraded to Outperform from Market Perform at Keefe Bruyette
Keefe Bruyette upgraded Essent Group (ESNT) to Outperform from Market Perform with an unchanged price target of $73. The firm attributes the recent weakness in the mortgage insurer group to…
Essent Group price target lowered to $65 from $75 at Roth Capital
Roth Capital analyst Harry Fong lowered the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $65 from $75 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s mortgage insurance…
Essent Group initiated with a Sector Perform at RBC Capital
RBC Capital analyst Rowland Mayor initiated coverage of Essent Group (ESNT) with a Sector Perform rating and $68 price target The firm expects the company’s earnings growth to be limited…
Essent Group price target raised to $62 from $61 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $62 from $61 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
Essent Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 net income reached $172M ($1.82/share) with 12% ROE and 11% book value growth. MI in force rose 1% year-over-year, credit quality remains strong, and capital returns exceeded $200M in share repurchases YTD. Housing affordability and rates remain key headwinds.
Essent Group Earnings release: Q1 2026
Essent Group released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 8, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Essent Group Slides: Q1 2026
Essent Group has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 8, 2026.
Essent Group Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Essent Group has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 8, 2026.
Essent Group reports Q1 EPS $1.82, consensus $1.72
Reports Q1 revenue $336.07M, consensus $323.86M. “We are pleased with our first quarter 2026 financial results, which continued to benefit from favorable credit trends and the impact of interest rates...
Essent Group Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 of $171.8 million or $1.82 per diluted share, compared...
Essent Group price target raised to $69 from $68 at BofA
BofA analyst Mihir Bhatia raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $69 from $68 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm’s new target accounts…
Essent Group Ltd. Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call for May 8, 2026
HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today announced that it will hold a conference call on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Essent Group price target lowered to $64 from $65 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $64 from $65 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the consumer finance…
Essent Group price target lowered to $61 from $63 at Barclays
Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $61 from $63 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted mortgage finance targets as…
Essent Group Proxy statement: Proxy filing
Essent Group filed a proxy statement on March 26, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.
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Essent Group price target lowered to $63 from $65 at UBS
UBS analyst Doug Harter lowered the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $63 from $65 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Essent Group Ltd. Announces Martin P.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) announced today that Martin Connor has joined its Board of Directors.
Essent Group price target lowered to $63 from $65 at Barclays
Barclays lowered the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $63 from $65 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
Essent Group price target raised to $68 from $66 at BofA
BofA raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $68 from $66 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm adjusted its FY26 and FY27 EPS…
Essent Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
Strong Q4 and full year 2025 results were driven by positive credit trends, high persistency, and disciplined capital management, with robust earnings, a 13% increase in book value per share, and nearly 10% of shares repurchased. Modest growth is expected near term amid stable credit quality and a cautious outlook on market conditions.
Essent Group Annual report: Q4 2025
Essent Group has published its Q4 2025 annual report on February 13, 2026.
Essent Group Earnings release: Q4 2025
Essent Group released its Q4 2025 earnings on February 13, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Essent Group Slides: Q4 2025
Essent Group has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 13, 2026.
Essent Group reports Q4 EPS $1.60, consensus $1.74
Reports Q4 revenue $312.4M, consensus $312.62M. “We are pleased to report strong operating performance in the fourth quarter and full year 2025, which underscores the resilience of our business model…