Essent Group Ltd.
ESNTNYSEFinancialsInsurance - Specialty
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $6.10B
- P/E (TTM)
- 8.95
- Forward P/E
- 9.66
- Dividend yield
- 2.07%
- 52-week range
- $55.34$70.37
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 857.73K
Essent Group (ESNT) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $66.42 - $67.77 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $70.37 |
| 52-Week Low | $55.34 |
| Open | $66.80 |
| Volume (last close) | 563.12K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 857.73K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.33B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 680.71M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 825.89M |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.14 |
| Profit Margin | 51.17% |
| Operating Margin | 62.92% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.02% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.09 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.36 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
| Payout Ratio | 19.04% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 6.10B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 91.39M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 8.95 |
| Forward P/E | 9.66 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.58 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.08 |
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
| 50-Day MA | $66.15 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $62.80 |
| 1-Year Change | +7.65% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Essent Group at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Essent Group (ESNT) has a market capitalization of $6.10B. The stock trades at 8.9× trailing earnings, 9.7× forward earnings and 4.6× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $680.71M on revenue of $1.33B (a 51.2% profit margin) and generated $825.89M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 4.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $74.33M in cash and securities against $495.97M of debt, a net debt position of $421.64M.
Essent Group pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.36 per share a year, a 2.07% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close, with a 19% payout ratio and 6 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 7.7% over the past year. At $66.70 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $55.34 to $70.37, above its 200-day moving average of $62.80.
Based on 8 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $73.00, 9.4% above the Oct 26, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Essent Group
What is the current stock price for ESNT?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, ESNT stock trades at $66.70. The 52-week range is $55.34–$70.37, with a day range of $66.42–$67.77.
What is the P/E ratio for ESNT?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Essent Group's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 8.9, meaning investors pay $8.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 9.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Essent Group operates in the Financials sector.
Does ESNT pay dividends?
Yes, Essent Group pays a 2.07% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($1.36 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 19.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 31, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ESNT?
Based on ratings from 8 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ESNT is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $73.00, a 9.4% upside from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $66.70.
What is the market cap of ESNT?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Essent Group's market capitalization is $6.10B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Essent Group operates in the Financials sector within the Insurance - Specialty industry.