Essent Group Ltd receives Investment Bank Analyst Rating Update
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Essent Group Ltd (ESNT)
The Essent Group Ltd share price today is 69.28, view NYSE ESNT stock exchange data. Track the latest Essent Group Ltd share price with real-time updates on ESNT stock performance including market cap, day range, 52-week range and dividend yield. Access ESNT charts, earnings dates and analyst estimates to support your investment decisions.
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Strong Buy
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74.71
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Technical Analysis
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Strong Sell
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Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
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Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
3 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy
Analysts 12-Month Price Target:
Average 74.71
(+7.84% Upside)
Essent Group Ltd SWOT Analysis
Credit Challenges | Essent Group faces rising delinquency rates reaching 2.29% in Q3 2025, with earnings impacted by $44.2 million in provision costs despite better-than-expected credit performance. |
Shareholder Value Push | Delve into Essent's strategic $500 million stock buyback program extending through 2027, representing approximately 8.3% of the company's current market capitalization. |
Financial Trajectory | Management projects double-digit returns despite operational headwinds, with analyst EPS estimates improving from $6.84 to $6.88 for FY1 and $7.22 to $7.35 for FY2. |
Market Positioning | Explore how Essent navigates a neutral industry outlook with a price target range of $58-$66 from Barclays Capital, maintaining an Equal Weight rating amid evolving mortgage insurance dynamics. |
Essent Group Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026
- Essent posted Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.08, beating estimates by 17.5%, though revenue of $307.28M missed forecasts by 4.6%; shares rose 3.97%.
- Book value per share climbed 13% year-over-year to $63.01; ROE reached 13.4% as net income rose to $190M from $177M in Q2 2025.
- Company repurchased nearly 6M shares for $350M year-to-date and approved $0.35 quarterly dividend, continuing aggressive capital return strategy.
- Management expects premium yield to hold near 40 basis points with minimal near-term growth, citing housing affordability as primary constraint on originations.
- New insurance written rose 10% focusing on higher-risk borrowers; title and reinsurance businesses expected to contribute modestly with limited near-term impact.
Last Updated: 07-08-2026, 08:28 pm
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07-08-2026
EPS / Forecast
2.08 / 1.77
Revenue / Forecast
307.28M / 322.01M
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Metrics to compare | ESNT | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Financial sector companies | Relationship RelationshipESNTPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 9.1x | 7.2x | 10.0x | |
PEG Ratio | 2.13 | 0.50 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 1.1x | 1.2x | 1.0x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 4.7x | 0.9x | 3.0x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 8.3% | 10.0% | 12.5% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | −3.6% | 2.1% | Unlock |
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 underwriting services, as well as credit risk management products. In addition, the company offers title insurance and settlement services; and title insurance underwriting services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. Essent Group Ltd. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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What Is the Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) Share Price Today?
The Essent Group Ltd share price today is 69.28.
What is the current Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) share price and day range?
As of 14-08-2026, the Essent Group Ltd share price is 69.28, with a previous close of 69.28. The share price has ranged from 68.21 to 69.65 today, while the 52-week range spans from 55.34 to 70.00.
What Is the Essent Group Ltd Market Cap?
As of today, Essent Group Ltd market cap is 6.23B.
Does Essent Group Ltd Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?
The Essent Group Ltd dividend yield is 2.02%.
What Is the Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) Share Price Target?
The average 12-month share price target for Essent Group Ltd is 74.71, with a high estimate of 80 and a low estimate of 65. 3 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +7.84% Upside potential.
What Is Essent Group Ltd's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?
The Essent Group Ltd EPS (TTM) is 7.15.
When Is the Next Essent Group Ltd Earnings Date?
Essent Group Ltd will release its next earnings report on 30-10-2026.
From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ESNT a Buy or Sell?
Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.
What Stock Exchange Does Essent Group Ltd Trade On?
Essent Group Ltd is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
What Is the Stock Symbol for Essent Group Ltd?
The stock symbol for Essent Group Ltd is "ESNT."
How Many Times Has Essent Group Ltd Stock Split?
Essent Group Ltd has split 0 times.
How Many Employees Does Essent Group Ltd Have?
Essent Group Ltd has 518 employees.
What Is the ESNT Premarket Price?
ESNT's last pre-market stock price is 69.76. The pre-market share volume is 20.00, and the stock has changed by 0.48, or 0.69%.
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