Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
NYSE: ESNT · Real-Time Price · USD
64.93
+0.57 (0.89%)
At close: Jul 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
65.47
+0.54 (0.83%)
Pre-market: Jul 14, 2026, 7:24 AM EDT
Essent Group Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 8 analysts polled by S&P Global, Essent Group stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $68.75. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 5.88% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $62 (-4.51%) and the highest is $74 (+13.97%).
Price Target: $68.75 (+5.88%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 8 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Morgan | J.P. Morgan | Hold Reiterates $65 → $72 | Hold | Reiterates | $65 → $72 | +10.89% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Hold Maintains $62 | Hold | Maintains | $62 | -4.51% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| KBW | KBW | Buy Maintains $73 → $74 | Buy | Maintains | $73 → $74 | +13.97% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Roth MKM | Roth MKM | Buy Reiterates $65 | Buy | Reiterates | $65 | +0.11% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | RBC Capital | Hold Initiates $68 | Hold | Initiates | $68 | +4.73% | May 22, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.37B
from 1.26B
Increased by 8.93%
Revenue Next Year
1.47B
from 1.37B
Increased by 6.88%
EPS This Year
7.23
from 6.90
Increased by 4.83%
EPS Next Year
7.72
from 7.23
Increased by 6.76%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.4B | ||
| Avg | 1.4B | ||
| Low | 1.3B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 14.6% | ||
| Avg | 8.9% | ||
| Low | 5.8% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 7.45 | ||
| Avg | 7.23 | ||
| Low | 6.91 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 8.0% | ||
| Avg | 4.8% | ||
| Low | 0.1% |