Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
| Market Cap | 5.88B +0.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 1.28B +1.4% |
| Net Income | 686.34M -5.1% |
| EPS | 7.03 +2.8% |
| Shares Out | 93.07M |
| PE Ratio | 8.98 |
| Forward PE | 8.55 |
| Dividend | $1.40 (2.22%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Volume | 655,714 |
| Open | 63.44 |
| Previous Close | 61.58 |
| Day's Range | 62.01 - 63.78 |
| 52-Week Range | 55.22 - 67.09 |
| Beta | 0.81 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 67.29 (+6.59%) |
| Earnings Date | May 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]
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 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.
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.
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
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...
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
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.
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
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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...
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...
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.