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Essent Group LTD (ESNT)

$69.34+2.41%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 3, 2026$67.71▲ 11.18% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $55.84 · High $69.63Nov 3, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Essent Group closed at $69.34 on Nov 4, up 2.41%, 0.4% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 839.8K shares was 1.07× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +12.0% over one month, +12.9% over six months, +13.9% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $276.76M, up 11.2% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 68.5%.

Short interest was 3.8M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 14.7% from the prior report (4.5% of float, 4.8 days to cover).

Market cap$6.23B89.9M shares
Revenue · quarter$276.8M+11.2% YoY
Diluted EPS$2.08+7.8% YoY
P/E · TTM9.2×P/S 7.1×
Net margin68.5%Gross 100.0%
Dividend yield2.02%$0.35 last paid
52-week range55.84 – 69.63−0.4% from high
Volume839.8K1.07× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d26.9%Annualised
Short % of float4.5%4.8 days to cover
Net cash$5.62BCash $6.11B
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +5.7%1M +12.0%3M +5.8%6M +12.9%YTD +6.7%1Y +13.9%3Y +49.8%5Y +44.4%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Insurance

Percentile among 129 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum42
Revenue growth63
Net margin99
Value (low P/E)70
Size59

Industry medians: 6-month return +15.9%, revenue growth +6.7%, net margin 10.3%, P/E 12.6×.

Short interest

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Shares short3.8M+14.7% vs prior
Days to cover4.8Settled Oct 15
% of float4.5%
Short vol. 10d62.3%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Insurance

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
ESNTEssent Group$69.34+2.41%+12.9%+11.2%68.5%9.2$6.23B
SIGISelective Insurance Group$103.20+2.62%+24.3%−2.5%9.5%12.3$6.15BCompare
RLIRLI$68.91+3.10%+40.6%−6.3%17.0%16.0$6.32BCompare
MTGMGIC Investment$29.13+1.71%+10.3%−2.9%61.7%8.4$5.98BCompare
ACTEnact Holdings$48.24+1.56%+12.0%+4.1%55.1%9.7$6.63BCompare
RYANRyan Specialty Holdings$47.54+3.96%+61.8%+4.8%4.7%54.4$5.69BCompare
WTMWhite Mountains Insurance Group$2,376.30+3.93%+14.2%+22.5%23.0%5.2$5.67BCompare
FAFFirst American Financial$67.67+4.16%−3.3%+5.3%8.5%9.4$6.91BCompare
CNOCNO Financial Group$57.73+0.59%+26.3%+11.6%9.8%18.9$5.29BCompare

News about Essent Group

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ESNT vs. BRK.B: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?Zacks Investment Research · Oct 13, 2026▲ PositiveWhy Essent Group (ESNT) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your PortfolioZacks Investment Research · Oct 7, 2026▲ PositiveEssent Group (ESNT) Could Be a Great ChoiceZacks Investment Research · Sep 4, 2026▲ PositiveEssent Group Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Quarterly DividendBenzinga · May 8, 2026Neutral

Quick answers

What does Essent Group do?
Essent Group Ltd serves the housing finance industry by providing private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products, title insurance, and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. It provides credit protection to lenders and mortgage investors by covering a portion of the unpaid principal balance of a mortgage and certain related expenses in the event of a default.
What is ESNT's market cap?
$6.23B, based on the Nov 4 close of $69.34.
What is ESNT's P/E ratio?
9.2× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $680.71M.
Does Essent Group pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.35 per share (ex-date Aug 31), an annualised yield of 2.02%.
How much of ESNT is sold short?
3.8M shares, 4.5% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is ESNT in?
Financials, in the Insurance industry.

About Essent Group

Essent Group Ltd serves the housing finance industry by providing private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products, title insurance, and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. It provides credit protection to lenders and mortgage investors by covering a portion of the unpaid principal balance of a mortgage and certain related expenses in the event of a default. By providing capital to mitigate mortgage credit risk, the company allows lenders to make additional mortgage financing available to prospective homeowners.

HQ: Hamilton, D0518 employeesListed Oct 31, 2013ir.essentgroup.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology