Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
NYSE: ESNTFinanceProperty-Casualty InsurersUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
ESNT stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $5.56B
- P/E (TTM)
- 8.63
- Forward P/E
- 7.78
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.17
- Dividend yield
- 2.13% ($1.32)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 31, 2026
- 52-week range
- 55.34 – 70.37
- Day range
- 61.41 – 62.20
- Volume / Avg
- 775.86K / 670.69K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 89.88M
- Next earnings
- Nov 6, 2026
52-week range
ESNT stock today
Shares of Essent Group (ESNT) finished higher on Oct 7 at $61.90, a gain of 0.02% or $0.01 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, ESNT sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $55.34 to $70.37: 12.0% below the high, set on Aug 18, 2026 and 11.9% above the low. ESNT is down 4.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 3.0%.
At 8.6x trailing earnings, Essent Group trades in line with the peer-group median of 8.5x. Its forward P/E of 7.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Essent Group's next earnings report is expected on Nov 6, 2026. Essent Group pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share, a 2.13% yield at the current price.
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About Essent Group
Company profileEssent 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.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Property-Casualty Insurers
- CEO
- Mr. Mark Anthony Casale
- Headquarters
- Hamilton
- Employees
- 518
- IPO year
- 2013
- Website
- ir.essentgroup.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Essent Group generated $1.26 billion in revenue, up 1.5% from fiscal 2024, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $690.0 million (-5.4% year over year), for a net margin of 54.7% versus a median of 62.8% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $6.90, up from $6.85.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.26B | $1.24B | $1.11B | $1.00B | $1.03B |
| Growth | +1.45% | +12.00% | +10.88% | -2.69% | +7.68% |
| Net income | $689.97M | $729.40M | $696.39M | $831.35M | $681.78M |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.90 | $6.85 | $6.50 | $7.72 | $6.11 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (8 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$74.86+20.94%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 2
- Hold 5
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 6, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.89
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.08 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.32
- Dividend yield
- 2.13%
- Last payment
- $0.35
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 31, 2026
ESNT news
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Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTGMGIC Investment Corporation | 27.07 | -1.06% | $5.55B | vs ESNT |
| RLIRLI Corp. | 55.54 | -0.89% | $5.10B | vs ESNT |
| SIGISelective Insurance Group Inc. | 83.81 | -1.19% | $4.99B | vs ESNT |
| WTMWhite Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | 2,031.50 | -0.28% | $4.85B | vs ESNT |
| RDNRadian Group Inc. | 33.70 | -1.20% | $4.46B | vs ESNT |
| AXSAxis Capital Holdings Limited | 95.35 | -0.84% | $6.96B | vs ESNT |
| LMNDLemonade Inc. | 46.83 | +1.14% | $3.62B | vs ESNT |
| KNSLKinsale Capital Group Inc. | 330.70 | -1.71% | $7.53B | vs ESNT |
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Essent Group stock FAQ
What is Essent Group's stock price today?
ESNT last traded at $61.90 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.02% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Essent Group pay a dividend?
Yes. Essent Group pays $1.32 per share annually, a 2.13% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.35 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 31, 2026.
When is Essent Group's next earnings date?
Essent Group is expected to report earnings on Friday, November 6, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.89.
What is ESNT's P/E ratio?
ESNT trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.63 and a forward P/E of 7.78, compared with a median of 8.5 for its closest peers.
Who is Essent Group's CEO?
Mr. Mark Anthony Casale is the chief executive officer of Essent Group Ltd., which has about 518 employees.
What is the ESNT 52-week high?
The 52-week high for ESNT is $70.37 and the 52-week low is $55.34. The stock is currently 12.0% below its high.