Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
| Market Cap | 5.89B -2.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.32B +4.3% |
| Net Income | 680.71M -4.8% |
| EPS | 7.15 +4.3% |
| Shares Out | 89.88M |
| PE Ratio | 9.18 |
| Forward PE | 8.61 |
| Dividend | $1.40 (2.13%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Volume | 772,097 |
| Open | 66.30 |
| Previous Close | 66.31 |
| Day's Range | 65.42 - 66.30 |
| 52-Week Range | 55.34 - 70.37 |
| Beta | 0.76 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 73.38 (+11.89%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 6, 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 9 analysts, the average rating for ESNT stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $73.38, which is an increase of 11.89% from the latest price.
News
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Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call for November 6, 2026
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today announced that it will hold a conference call on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Essent Group price target lowered to $66 from $72 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Richard Shane lowered the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $66 from $72 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in…
Essent Group price target raised to $66 from $65 at Barclays
Barclays analyst Terry Ma raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $66 from $65 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets…
Essent Group assumed with a Neutral at BTIG
BTIG assumed coverage of Essent Group (ESNT) with a Neutral rating and no price target The mortgage insurance sector appears well positioned to generate low double-digit returns on equity, the…
MGIC Investment, NMI Holdings, Essent fall after Pulte posts
Shares of MGIC Investment (MTG), NMI Holdings (NMIH) and Essent Group (ESNT) have moved lower after Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said in a series of posts on…
Essent Group price target raised to $80 from $65 at Roth Capital
Roth Capital raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $80 from $65 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s better-than-expected results largely came from…
Essent Group price target raised to $78 from $74 at Keefe Bruyette
Keefe Bruyette analyst Bose George raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $78 from $74 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
Essent Group price target raised to $65 from $62 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $65 from $62 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
Essent Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 2026 saw strong earnings growth, with net income of $190 million and book value per share up 13% year-over-year. Persistency remains high, capital returns robust, and the company continues to invest in growth and technology while maintaining a stable risk profile.
Essent Group Earnings release: Q2 2026
Essent Group released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Essent Group Slides: Q2 2026
Essent Group has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 7, 2026.
Essent Group Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Essent Group has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on August 7, 2026.
Essent Group reports Q2 EPS $2.08, consensus $1.76
Reports Q2 revenue $362.69M, consensus $340.26M. “We are pleased with our second quarter 2026 financial results, which reflect strong profitability, continued growth in book value per share and the re...
Essent Group Ltd. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 of $189.7 million or $2.08 per diluted share, compared...
Essent Group Ltd. Schedules Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call for August 7, 2026
HAMILTON, Bermuda, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today announced that it will hold a conference call on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Essent Group price target raised to $72 from $65 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $72 from $65 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the consumer finance…
Essent Group price target raised to $74 from $73 at Keefe Bruyette
Keefe Bruyette raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $74 from $73 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.
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.