Essent Group (ESNT) Stock Overview
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. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$68.21 |
| 52 Week High | US$70.37 |
| 52 Week Low | US$55.34 |
| Beta | 0.76 |
| 1 Month Change | -1.95% |
| 3 Month Change | 15.49% |
| 1 Year Change | 9.17% |
| 3 Year Change | 37.08% |
| 5 Year Change | 56.84% |
| Change since IPO | 202.75% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 23
ESNT: Future Returns Will Weigh Strong Earnings Against Mature Mortgage Insurance Risks
The analyst price target for Essent Group has increased from $72.00 to about $74.71. Analysts cite stronger mortgage insurance earnings, contributions from the newer reinsurance business, and a series of upward price target revisions across the Street as key supports for the higher valuation range.Analysis Article • Aug 12
Essent Group Ltd. Just Recorded A 19% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Essent Group Ltd. ( NYSE:ESNT ) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. Essent Group beat...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 23
ESNT: Future Returns Will Weigh Strong Earnings Against Mature Mortgage Insurance Risks
The analyst price target for Essent Group has increased from $72.00 to about $74.71. Analysts cite stronger mortgage insurance earnings, contributions from the newer reinsurance business, and a series of upward price target revisions across the Street as key supports for the higher valuation range.Analysis Article • Aug 12
Essent Group Ltd. Just Recorded A 19% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Essent Group Ltd. ( NYSE:ESNT ) just released its quarterly report and things are looking bullish. Essent Group beat...Narrative Update • Aug 09
ESNT: Future Returns Will Balance Slower Earnings With Updated 2026 Outlook
Essent Group's updated analyst price target of $72.00, compared with the prior internal fair value figure of $69.00, reflects analysts' recent adjustments around sector valuation, earnings expectations, and relative pricing versus book value. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Essent Group shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings as they reassess the mortgage insurance sector, credit trends, and growth expectations.Narrative Update • Jun 02
ESNT: Future Returns Will Reflect 2026 Buybacks And Reinsurance Expansion
Essent Group's updated analyst price target now sits at $69.00. This is a modest adjustment supported by analysts' expectations for constrained earnings and premium growth in the core mortgage insurance business, slightly lower projected profit margins, and a somewhat higher discount rate, even as they factor in revised revenue growth assumptions and a marginally lower future P/E.Seeking Alpha • May 21
Until The Housing Market Improves, Essent Group Looks Like A Value Trap
Summary Essent Group remains rated Hold despite Q1 2026 beats, as structural headwinds persist in the private mortgage insurance sector. ESNT's top-line growth has slowed, with rising losses and expenses; recent EPS gains are largely attributable to aggressive share buybacks. Market share for new insurance written continues to decline, though persistency rates remain industry-leading at 84.7%. With a 2.3% dividend yield and forward PE of 8.38, ESNT trades at a depressed valuation, but limited near-term catalysts constrain upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 18
ESNT: Future Returns Will Reflect 2026 Buybacks And Earnings Power
Analysts lifted the fair value estimate for Essent Group by about $1.33 to $69.14. The change reflects recent adjustments to price targets that balance mixed target moves with updated views on revenue growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 27
ESNT: Future Returns Will Reflect 2026 Credit Conditions And Capital Actions
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to the fair value estimate for Essent Group, lifting the target by about $0.13 to $67.81 as they weigh recent mixed price target moves across major firms against relatively stable growth, profitability and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Essent Group reflects a mix of modest optimism and caution, with small target price adjustments rather than sweeping calls.Narrative Update • Apr 10
ESNT: Future Returns Will Depend On 2026 Credit And Capital Deployment
Analysts have trimmed the blended price target for Essent Group by a small amount, reflecting slightly lower fair value estimates around $67.69, as recent target cuts from firms at $63 sit alongside a higher $68 target. Updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples feed into the new view.Narrative Update • Mar 27
ESNT: Future Returns Will Rely On 2026 Mortgage And Credit Conditions
The analyst price target for Essent Group has been adjusted modestly lower to reflect a mix of reduced targets around $63 to $65 and higher targets up to $70, as analysts incorporate recent Q4 earnings and updated outlooks for credit conditions and mortgage activity. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Essent Group show a mix of cautious trimming and modest upward revisions to price targets.Narrative Update • Mar 11
ESNT: Future Returns Will Hinge On 2026 Mortgage And Credit Conditions
Analysts have modestly raised their blended price target on Essent Group to $68, pointing to recalibrated earnings expectations, a slightly lower discount rate, and updated P/E assumptions following recent Q4 results and sector level reviews. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Essent Group shows a mix of optimism and caution around the new US$68 blended price target, with different views on how much upside remains relative to execution risks and sector level trends.Narrative Update • Feb 23
ESNT: Future Returns Will Reflect 2026 Mortgage Conditions And Credit Risk
The analyst price target for Essent Group edges slightly lower to $68.31 from $68.63, reflecting modest adjustments to fair value and discount rate assumptions as analysts balance mixed target moves from Barclays, BofA, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs following recent results. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Essent Group shows a mix of cautious and constructive views, with price targets clustered in the low to high $60s and ratings ranging from Equal Weight and Neutral to Buy.Narrative Update • Feb 07
ESNT: Future Returns Will Reflect 2026 Credit Conditions And Mortgage Market Outlook
Narrative Update on Analyst Price Targets Analysts have made only a modest adjustment to their outlook on Essent Group, with the blended price target moving slightly given small tweaks to valuation inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E. Recent Street research has clustered around a tight US$65 to US$70 target range, supported by expectations for steady sector conditions and a stable credit backdrop into 2026.Narrative Update • Jan 24
ESNT: Future Returns Will Hinge On Capital Returns And 2026 Credit Conditions
Analysts have raised their average price target for Essent Group by about $0.25, citing recent sector wide consumer finance updates and mixed target revisions that reflect both cautious views on credit risk and expectations for steadier mortgage and loan activity into 2026. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Essent Group reflects a generally balanced stance, with modest price target changes clustering in a tight US$65 to US$70 range and ratings that sit in the middle of the spectrum.Narrative Update • Jan 09
ESNT: Future Returns Will Depend On Buybacks Versus Credit Risk In 2026
Essent Group's updated analyst price target now implies a fair value of about US$68.38, up from roughly US$67.50, as analysts recalibrate their views around modest tweaks to growth, profitability, and future P/E assumptions after mixed target moves on recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Essent Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with one major bank lifting its target and another trimming it slightly as they refresh their 2026 outlooks.Narrative Update • Dec 23
ESNT: Future Returns Will Hinge On Buyback Discipline Amid Macro Uncertainty
Analysts have nudged their price target on Essent Group slightly higher, from $67.25 to $67.50, citing modestly stronger revenue growth expectations that more than offset a marginally higher discount rate and essentially stable profitability and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target as a reflection of resilient earnings power, with current valuation still seen as reasonable relative to long term growth prospects.Narrative Update • Dec 08
ESNT: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution Amid Larger Buyback And Macro Risks
Analysts have increased their price target on Essent Group by $4 to $71, reflecting slightly higher long term earnings expectations despite largely unchanged assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary reflects a generally constructive view on Essent Group, with modestly higher price targets signaling confidence in the company’s earnings power and balance sheet strength, while still acknowledging execution and macro risks.Narrative Update • Nov 24
ESNT: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution Amid Buybacks And Margin Headwinds
Analysts have slightly increased their price target for Essent Group from $67 to $71. This reflects ongoing confidence in the company's fundamentals despite modest adjustments to growth and margin projections.Narrative Update • Nov 05
ESNT: Future Results Will Depend On Sustaining Solid Credit And Expense Management
Analysts have raised their price target for Essent Group, increasing it by $4 to $71. They cite the company's solid quarterly performance and strong expense and tax management compared to peers.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Raise Essent Group Price Targets on Improved Credit Performance and Strong Execution
Analysts have raised their price targets for Essent Group, increasing the consensus from $67 to $71 as they cite improved credit performance, along with continued strength in expense and tax management. Analyst Commentary Following recent price target increases for Essent Group, analysts have shared insights into the core drivers affecting their updated outlooks on the firm.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Homeownership Trends And Digital Transformation Will Unlock Future Potential
Analysts have increased their price target for Essent Group, raising it from $66.25 to $67.50. They cite the company's improved revenue growth outlook and continued strong credit performance as key factors.Seeking Alpha • Aug 29
Insuring Growth: Essent Group's Q2 Earnings Paint A Bright Picture
Summary Essent Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company specializing in private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, and related services, enhancing mortgage accessibility in the U.S. housing market. Since March 2018, Essent has transferred $1 billion of risk to investors via nine Radnor Re ILNs and $288 million through five XOL deals. Essent's PMI protects lenders from borrower defaults, enabling more people to obtain mortgages, especially those with smaller down payments, thus stabilizing the mortgage market. Essent also offers title insurance and settlement services, ensuring clear property titles and smoothing mortgage transactions for loan originators. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 28
Elevated Interest Rates And Tactical Diversifications Poised To Bolster Earnings
Favorable demographics and housing supply/demand imbalance boost the value of insured properties, potentially lowering claim rates and increasing revenues.Shareholder Returns
| ESNT | US Diversified Financial | US Market | |
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| 7D | -0.3% | 0.02% | -1.5% |
| 1Y | 9.2% | 0.2% | 13.3% |
Return vs Industry: ESNT exceeded the US Diversified Financial industry which returned 0.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ESNT underperformed the US Market which returned 13.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ESNT volatility | |
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| ESNT Average Weekly Movement | 3.2% |
| Diversified Financial Industry Average Movement | 5.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: ESNT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ESNT's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 518 | Mark Casale | ir.essentgroup.com |
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.
Essent Group Ltd. Fundamentals Summary
| ESNT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$6.18b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$680.71m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.32b |
9.0x
P/E Ratio4.6x
P/S RatioIs ESNT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ESNT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.32b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$317.43m |
| Gross Profit | US$1.01b |
| Other Expenses | US$324.85m |
| Earnings | US$680.71m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 7.57 |
| Gross Margin | 76.01% |
| Net Profit Margin | 51.45% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 8.8% |
How did ESNT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.1%
Current Dividend Yield18%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/15 21:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Essent Group Ltd. is covered by 17 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| "Terry Ma | Barclays |
| Mark DeVries | Barclays |
| Terry Ma | Barclays |