ESNT - NYSE
Essent Group Ltd.
$55.84
+0.090%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.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotEssent Group Ltd. Dividend History
ESNT Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
28
Latest Dividend
$0.3500
Annual Amount
$1.3200
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 8, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Quarterly | +12.90% |
Nov 7, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 9, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 14, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 | Quarterly | +10.71% |
Nov 1, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 2, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 9, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | +12.00% |
Nov 2, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 4, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 5, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 10, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | +8.70% |
Nov 4, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | $0.2300 | $0.2300 | Quarterly | +4.55% |
Aug 5, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 12, 2022 | $0.2200 | $0.2200 | Quarterly | +4.76% |
May 6, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | $0.2100 | $0.2100 | Quarterly | +5.00% |
Feb 11, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 | $0.2000 | $0.2000 | Quarterly | +5.26% |
Nov 5, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 | Quarterly | +5.56% |
Aug 6, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 | $0.1800 | $0.1800 | Quarterly | +5.88% |
May 7, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 | $0.1700 | $0.1700 | Quarterly | +6.25% |
Feb 19, 2021 | Mar 10, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 6, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 7, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 8, 2020 | Jun 2, 2020 | Jun 12, 2020 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 14, 2020 | Mar 10, 2020 | Mar 20, 2020 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | +6.67% |
Nov 8, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 2, 2019 | Sep 4, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Quarterly | - |
Essent Group Ltd. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Dividend Growth
Dividend cut is concerning. Investigate whether due to one-time factors or fundamental business deterioration. Reassess dividend sustainability.
Sustainability
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
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