Essent Group Ltd.

Essent Group Ltd.

ESNTยทNYSE

$55.84

-2.5%
Financial ServicesInsurance - Specialty

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

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Market Cap$5.15B
EPS6.9700
P/E Ratio8.01
Earnings Date08/14/2026
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Essent Group Ltd. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that ESNT stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 66.25, with estimates ranging from a low of 62.00 to a high of 70.00.

Lowest Target
62.00
11.03%
Consensus Target
66.25
18.64%
Highest Target
70.00
25.36%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 66.25, with estimates ranging from a low of 62.00 to a high of 70.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+18.6%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

12.1% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Essent Group Ltd. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.26B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.39B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.34B - 1.43B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+9.9%

Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Essent Group Ltd. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
689.97M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
709.29M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
692.11M - 726.47M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+2.8%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Essent Group Ltd. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
6.97
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$7.12
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$6.92 - $7.26
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+2.1%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage5 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Essent Group Ltd. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
854.56M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.09B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.05B - 1.12B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+27.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Essent Group Ltd. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
859.79M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.09B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.06B - 1.13B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+27.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Essent Group Ltd. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
0.00
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
112.55M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
109.09M - 116.01M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Essent Group Ltd. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $4.44M worth of ESNT shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

25.8K

1.66M

Net Activity

-1.7M

-$1.66M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

4.4K

291.58K

Net Activity

-292K

-$292K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

24.5K

1.56M

Net Activity

-1.6M

-$1.56M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

14.9K

919.65K

Net Activity

-920K

-$920K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
GML

Gibbons Mary Lourdes

Officer: Svp And Chief Legal Officer

27.1K sharesโ€ข8 transactions

$1.73M

2
CM

Casale Mark

Director, Officer: Chairman, Ceo And President

13.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$850K

3
BV

Bhasin Vijay

Officer: Svp And Chief Risk Officer

11.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$746K

4
SW

Spiegel William

Director

6.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$405K

5
WDB

Weinstock David B

Officer: Svp And Cfo

5.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$305K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $4.44M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$1.66M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.