NYSE:ESNT Essent Group (ESNT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $62.63 -0.82 (-1.29%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$62.56▼$64.2050-Day Range$54.95▼$64.2952-Week Range$45.63▼$64.69Volume388,465 shsAverage Volume500,235 shsMarket Capitalization$6.68 billionP/E Ratio9.48Dividend Yield1.79%Price Target$64.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Essent Group alerts: Email Address Essent Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.7% Upside$64.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.72% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.45Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.59Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$966,896 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth1.85%From $7.02 to $7.15 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.97 out of 5 starsFinance Sector233rd out of 871 stocksSurety Insurance Industry4th out of 8 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEssent Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEssent Group has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Essent Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.72% of the float of Essent Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEssent Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Essent Group has recently increased by 22.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEssent Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.76%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEssent Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Essent Group is 16.94%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Essent Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.66% next year. This indicates that Essent Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Essent Group's dividend. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEssent Group has received a -10.62% net impact score from Upright. On the other hand, these positive outcomes are achieved by using resources or causing negative impacts in categories "Scarce human capital", "Societal stability & understanding among people", and "GHG emissions". The negative contribution in the "Societal stability & understanding among people" impact category seems to be driven mostly by its "Subprime mortgages" and "Mortgages" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Essent Group is -0.45. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEssent Group has a news sentiment score of 0.59. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Essent Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Essent Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Essent Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $966,896.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.90% of the stock of Essent Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions93.00% of the stock of Essent Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Essent Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Essent Group are expected to grow by 1.85% in the coming year, from $7.02 to $7.15 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Essent Group is 9.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Essent Group is 9.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.21.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEssent Group has a PEG Ratio of 1.59. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEssent Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.24. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Essent Group's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About Essent Group Stock (NYSE:ESNT)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, as well as risk management products and title insurance and settlement services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. Essent Group Ltd. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.Read More ESNT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ESNT Stock News HeadlinesAugust 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comEssent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) Director Sells $294,050.00 in StockAugust 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) Target Price at $64.33September 7, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)⭕ [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggeredMy absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.August 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comInsuring Growth: Essent Group's Q2 Earnings Paint A Bright PictureAugust 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEssent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.28August 21, 2024 | businesswire.comEssent Group Ltd. Comments on Updates to Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility RequirementsAugust 11, 2024 | nz.finance.yahoo.comEssent Group Ltd (EG0.BE)August 9, 2024 | msn.com5 Oversold Bank Stocks to Scoop Up NowSeptember 7, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)⭕ [URGENT] Buy Alert just triggeredMy absolute favorite stock just hit a critical "buy now" trigger price.August 9, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Justified by Essent Group’s Strategic Positioning and Robust Capital ManagementAugust 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Essent Group (ESNT)August 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRBC Capital Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Essent Group (ESNT)August 5, 2024 | msn.comEssent Group declares $0.28 dividendAugust 5, 2024 | msn.comKeefe, Bruyette & Woods Upgrades Essent Group (ESNT)August 5, 2024 | msn.comEssent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 3, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ2 2024 Essent Group Ltd Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what to expect from Essent Group's earnings reportAugust 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEssent Group Q2 Net Income RisesSee More Headlines Receive ESNT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Essent Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend5/31/2024Dividend Payable6/10/2024Last Earnings8/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend8/30/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/10/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Surety insurance Sub-IndustryInsurance Current SymbolNYSE:ESNT CUSIPN/A CIK1448893 Webwww.essentgroup.com Phone(441) 297-9901FaxN/AEmployees350Year Founded2008Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$64.33 High Stock Price Target$70.00 Low Stock Price Target$58.00 Potential Upside/Downside+2.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.61 Trailing P/E Ratio9.48 Forward P/E Ratio8.92 P/E Growth1.59Net Income$696.39 million Net Margins61.31% Pretax Margin71.83% Return on Equity14.40% Return on Assets11.46% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.95 Quick Ratio1.95 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.20 billion Price / Sales5.55 Cash Flow$6.53 per share Price / Cash Flow9.59 Book Value$50.63 per share Price / Book1.24Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares106,673,000Free Float103,579,000Market Cap$6.68 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.11 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Mark Anthony Casale (Age 59)Chairman, CEO & President Comp: $4.77MMr. David Bruce Weinstock (Age 58)CFO & Senior VP Comp: $1.06MMs. Mary Lourdes Gibbons (Age 62)Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Assistant Secretary Comp: $1.52MMr. Vijay Bhasin (Age 59)Chief Risk Officer & Senior VP Comp: $1.26MMr. Christopher G. CurranPresident of Essent Guaranty, Inc.Mr. William Daniel KaiserSenior VP & COOTheodore GraySenior VP & Chief Information OfficerMr. Philip Michael StefanoVice President of Investor RelationsWei DingSenior Vice President of Corporate DevelopmentWilliam P. HigginsSenior Vice President of Essent VenturesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPrudentialNYSE:PUKPrincipal Financial GroupNYSE:PFGCorebridge FinancialNYSE:CRBGEverest GroupNYSE:EGRyan SpecialtyNYSE:RYANView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsClearbridge Investments LLCSold 5,799 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.231%Algert Global LLCBought 10,765 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.010%Quarry LPBought 523 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Sold 856 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.111%Mackenzie Financial CorpSold 7,007 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.039%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ESNT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ESNT shares performed this year? Essent Group's stock was trading at $52.74 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ESNT stock has increased by 18.8% and is now trading at $62.63. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Essent Group's earnings last quarter? Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August, 2nd. The financial services provider reported $1.91 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.68 by $0.23. Essent Group's revenue for the quarter was up 9.5% on a year-over-year basis. What is Mark A. Casale's approval rating as Essent Group's CEO? 6 employees have rated Essent Group Chief Executive Officer Mark A. Casale on Glassdoor.com. Mark A. Casale has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Mark A. Casale in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Who are Essent Group's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Essent Group include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.39%), Cooke & Bieler LP (2.18%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.73%) and Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Mary Lourdes Gibbons, Vijay Bhasin, Roy James Kasmar, Douglas J Pauls, David B Weinstock, Aditya Dutt, Mark Casale, William Spiegel, Robert Glanville and Lawrence E Mcalee Jr. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Essent Group? Shares of ESNT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Essent Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Essent Group investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Verizon Communications (VZ), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC) and Home Depot (HD). 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