Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
NYSE: ESNT · Real-Time Price · USD
66.98
+1.02 (1.55%)
Aug 3, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT - Market open
Essent Group Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 7 analysts polled by S&P Global, Essent Group stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $68.71. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 2.58% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $62 (-7.44%) and the highest is $74 (+10.48%).
Price Target: $68.71 (+2.58%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Essent Group stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Hold Maintains $68 | Hold | Maintains | $68 | +1.52% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Hold Reiterates $65 → $72 | Hold | Reiterates | $65 → $72 | +7.49% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Hold Maintains $62 | Hold | Maintains | $62 | -7.44% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| KBW | KBW | Buy Maintains $73 → $74 | Buy | Maintains | $73 → $74 | +10.48% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Roth MKM | Roth MKM | Buy Reiterates $65 | Buy | Reiterates | $65 | -2.96% | Jun 3, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.38B
from 1.26B
Increased by 9.60%
Revenue Next Year
1.46B
from 1.38B
Increased by 5.91%
EPS This Year
7.22
from 6.90
Increased by 4.59%
EPS Next Year
7.67
from 7.22
Increased by 6.34%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.