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Essent Group (ESNT)
NYSE:ESNT
ESNT Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$51.61 - $65.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume135.44K
Average Volume (3M)572.26K
Market Cap
$6.24B
Enterprise Value$6.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.06B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$494.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.2
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Oct 31, 2025EPS Estimate
1.77Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 29, 2025Dividend Yield1.91%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.93
Shares Outstanding98,533,760
10 Day Avg. Volume423,902
30 Day Avg. Volume572,263
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.43
Price to Book (P/B)1.02
Price to Sales (P/S)4.62
P/FCF Ratio6.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.17
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$66.00Price Target Upside2.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital ReturnEssent Group has repurchased 6.8M shares for $387M, indicating strong capital return.
EarningsThe 2Q EPS of $1.93 was ahead of BofAe/consensus at $1.62/$1.70, driven by better credit, OpEx, and stronger top-line results.
Financial PerformanceRevenue and new insurance written (NIW) was better than forecast, the loss ratio at 12% remains in-check, and book value grew 13% y/y.
Bears Say
Credit ProvisionsCredit provisions at $31M were higher than forecast as lower prior period reserve releases and slightly higher in-period losses contributed to the miss.
Market ShareNew insurance written of $12.5B came in below estimates, resulting in a loss of 170bps of market share quarter over quarter.
Essent Group News
ESNT FAQ
What was Essent Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Essent Group lowest stock price was $51.61 and its highest was $65.33 in the past 12 months.
What is Essent Group’s market cap?
Essent Group’s market cap is $6.24B.
When is Essent Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Essent Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 31, 2025 which is in 49 days.
How were Essent Group’s earnings last quarter?
Essent Group released its earnings results on Aug 08, 2025. The company reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.716 by $0.214.
Is Essent Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Essent Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Essent Group pay dividends?
Essent Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.31 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.91%. See more information on Essent Group dividends here
What is Essent Group’s EPS estimate?
Essent Group’s EPS estimate is 1.77.
How many shares outstanding does Essent Group have?
Essent Group has 98,533,760 shares outstanding.
What happened to Essent Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Essent Group reported an EPS of $1.93 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.716. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.693%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Essent Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ESNT
Essent Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$66.00 (2.71% Upside)
$66.00 (2.71% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ESNT Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 30.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $919.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Essent Group
Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Its mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. The company also provides information technology maintenance and development services; customer support-related services; underwriting consulting; and contract underwriting services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
ESNT Company Deck
ESNT Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted Essent Group's strong financial stability, evidenced by a high persistency rate, a Moody's ratings upgrade, and significant capital returns to shareholders. However, there were concerns regarding a year-over-year decrease in net income, rising default rates, and potential declines in home prices. Despite these challenges, the company's overall financial position remains strong.View all ESNT earnings summariesESNT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$66.00
▲(2.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.52% Insiders
43.06% Mutual Funds
20.79% Other Institutional Investors
2.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors