Essent Group LTD
ESNTEssent Group Ltd. is a specialty insurance company that provides private mortgage insurance and related services to the residential mortgage industry. Founded in 2008 and based in Bermuda, Essent primarily offers coverage to protect lenders against borrower default, enabling lenders to extend credit to more borrowers and facilitate homeownership. The company operates through its subsidiaries and has a significant presence in the United States mortgage insurance market.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | $0.35 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 |
| March 23, 2026 | $0.35 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 |
| December 10, 2025 | $0.31 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 |
| September 10, 2025 | $0.31 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 |
| June 10, 2025 | $0.31 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-30 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Essent Group LTD has rewarded shareholders with 28 dividend payments over the past 7 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held ESNT shares during this period received a total of $6.56 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.35/share was paid 38 days ago, on June 10, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: ESNT currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.98%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2019, the dividend payout has grown by 133.3%, from $0.15 to $0.35.
- Dividend Reliability: ESNT has maintained or increased its dividend for 28 consecutive payments.
Company News
Essent Group Ltd. announced its first quarter 2026 financial results and declared a quarterly dividend to shareholders. The announcement reflects the company's ongoing operations and capital return strategy.
Essent Group reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with $195 million net income, robust capital returns, and technology-driven credit pricing. The company demonstrated resilient mortgage insurance portfolio and confidence in long-term growth.
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Throughout the last three months, 4 analysts have evaluated Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indi...
Essent Group (ESNT) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.
