Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)

NYSE: ESNT · Real-Time Price · USD
60.51
-1.02 (-1.66%)
Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap5.69B -5.6%
Revenue (ttm)1.26B +1.5%
Net Income689.97M -5.4%
EPS6.90 +0.7%
Shares Out 94.01M
PE Ratio8.77
Forward PE8.43
Dividend$1.40 (2.31%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 13, 2026
Volume481,958
Open61.37
Previous Close61.53
Day's Range60.34 - 61.67
52-Week Range52.92 - 67.09
Beta0.87
AnalystsBuy
Price Target67.29 (+11.21%)
Earnings DateMay 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]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Oct 31, 2013
Employees 514
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol ESNT
Full Company Profile

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 Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for ESNT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $67.29, which is an increase of 11.21% from the latest price.

Price Target
$67.29
(11.21% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

5 Dividend Stocks for a Volatile Market

PagSeguro Digital, First Bancorp, Essent Group, Enact Holdings, and Bread Financial offer a mix of dividends, low valuations, and steady profits as markets turn more volatile.

Other symbols: ACTBFHFBNCPAGS
23 days ago - Barrons

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.

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Essent Group Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2025 Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 of $155.0 million or $1.60 per diluted share, comp...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call for February 13, 2026

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today announced that it will hold a conference call on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Essent Group Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 of $164.2 million or $1.67 per diluted share, com...

5 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call for November 7, 2025

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call for November 7, 2025.

6 months ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Ltd. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend.

8 months ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Likely To Report Lower Q2 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Essent Group Ltd. ESNT will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the opening bell on Friday, Aug. 8.

8 months ago - Benzinga

Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call for August 8, 2025

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call for August 8, 2025.

9 months ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Ltd. Announces David Benson and April Galda Joyce Have Joined Board of Directors

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Announces David Benson and April Galda Joyce Have Joined Board of Directors.

11 months ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2025 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend.

1 year ago - Business Wire

Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Essent Group Expectations Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

Essent Group Ltd. ESNT will release earnings results for the first quarter, before the opening bell on Friday, May 9.

1 year ago - Benzinga

Essent Group Ltd. Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call for May 9, 2025

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call for May 9, 2025.

1 year ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend.

1 year ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Essent Group Ltd. ESNT will release its fourth-quarter financial results before the opening bell on Friday, Feb. 14.

1 year ago - Benzinga

Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call for February 14, 2025

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call for February 14, 2025.

1 year ago - Business Wire

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The most oversold stocks in the financials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

Other symbols: AGNCUWMWU
1 year ago - Benzinga

Essent Group Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 of $176.2 million or $1.65 per diluted share, compared to $178.0 m...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call for November 1, 2024

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call for November 1, 2024.

1 year ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Ltd. Announces Closing of $363.4 Million Reinsurance Transaction and Related Mortgage Insurance-Linked Notes

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Announces Closing of $363.4 Million Reinsurance Transaction and Related Mortgage Insurance-Linked Notes.

1 year ago - Business Wire

Essent Group Ltd. Comments on Updates to Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Comments on Updates to Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements.

1 year ago - Business Wire

13 stocks to consider if you're able to brave recession fears

Now that stock investors are beginning to realize that a recession isn't on the way, the U.S. market will get back to doing what is up to before the August swoon: showing strength beyond the Magnifice...

1 year ago - Market Watch

KBW analysts recommend these 11 financial stocks after the market sell-off

As financial stocks bounced back Tuesday from steep losses, KBW Research has recommended 11 financial stocks for investors to consider buying based on two categories: oversold or idiosyncratic with ca...

1 year ago - Market Watch

This Robinhood Analyst Is No Longer Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Monday

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our analyst ratings page.

Other symbols: HOODCEFIVNLMT
1 year ago - Benzinga

Essent Group Ltd. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Essent Group Ltd. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend.

1 year ago - Business Wire