Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)

NYSE: ESNT · Real-Time Price · USD
63.13
+1.55 (2.52%)
May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap5.88B +0.8%
Revenue (ttm)1.28B +1.4%
Net Income686.34M -5.1%
EPS7.03 +2.8%
Shares Out 93.07M
PE Ratio8.98
Forward PE8.55
Dividend$1.40 (2.22%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 1, 2026
Volume655,714
Open63.44
Previous Close61.58
Day's Range62.01 - 63.78
52-Week Range55.22 - 67.09
Beta0.81
AnalystsBuy
Price Target67.29 (+6.59%)
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 6.59% from the latest price.

Price Target
$67.29
(6.59% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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.

2 days ago - Transcripts

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

2 days ago - TheFly

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...

2 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

19 days ago - TheFly

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.

23 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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7 weeks ago - Barrons

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.

2 months ago - TheFly

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.

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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.

2 months ago - TheFly

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

2 months ago - TheFly

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.

3 months ago - Transcripts

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

3 months ago - TheFly

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...

3 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.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Essent Group price target raised to $66 from $65 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Richard Shane raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $66 from $65 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted ratings and

4 months ago - TheFly

Essent Group price target raised to $70 from $67 at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs analyst Ryan Nash raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $70 from $67 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Regional banks underperformed the

4 months ago - TheFly

Essent Group price target lowered to $65 from $66 at Barclays

Barclays analyst Terry Ma lowered the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $65 from $66 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm sees additional

4 months ago - TheFly

Essent Group price target raised to $75 from $70 at Roth Capital

Roth Capital analyst Harry Fong raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $75 from $70 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm’s estimates are

4 months ago - TheFly

Essent Group price target raised to $73 from $71 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette raised the firm’s price target on Essent Group (ESNT) to $73 from $71 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The firm remains reasonably constructive on

5 months ago - TheFly

Essent Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Net income for Q3 2025 was $164 million with EPS of $1.67, and mortgage insurance in force rose 2% year-over-year. Persistency remained high at 86%, and capital returns to shareholders accelerated with a new $500 million buyback authorization.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Essent Group reports Q3 EPS $1.67, consensus $1.77

Reports Q3 revenue $311.83M, consensus $316.75M. “We are pleased with our third quarter results, which again demonstrate the strength and resilience of our business model,” said Mark A. Casale, Chairm...

6 months ago - TheFly

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...

6 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.

7 months ago - Business Wire