ESNT
Essent Group LTD
NYSE · usd
Essent Group LTD (ESNT) trades at $66.80 (+0.00%) as of 7:32:02 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026, +3.95% over the past month. Market cap is $5.9B, with 3.3 days to cover in short interest.
Stock performance
How Essent Group LTD (ESNT) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.
- 1D
- +1.67%
- 1W
- +3.25%
- 1M
- +3.95%
- YTD
- +2.75%
- 1Y
- +10.60%
- 52-wk range
- $55.34 – $70.37
Key statistics
Today's trading snapshot for ESNT: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.
- Day range
- $65.25 – $68.76
- Open
- $65.85
- Prev close
- $66.80
- Volume
- 1.51M
- Market cap
- $5.9B
- Shares out
- 89.88M
Valuation and profitability ratios: P/E, P/S, ROE
Valuation and profitability ratios for Essent Group LTD: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.
- P/E
- 8.67
- P/S
- 6.68
- P/B
- 1.04
- P/FCF
- 7.15
- ROE
- 12.0%
- ROA
- 9.0%
- Debt/Equity
- 0.09
- Div yield
- 2.10%
As of Oct 22, 2026
8-K filings
Material corporate events Essent Group LTD has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.
- Equity activityJul 1, 2024
The Notes were issued and sold pursuant to an underwriting agreement (the "Underwriting Agreement") with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and BofA Securities, Inc., acting as representatives of the underwriters named therein (the "Underwriters").
- Debt activityJun 26, 2024
Under the Refinancing Agreement, the Refinancing Agreement Revolving Lenders have agreed to provide the Company with a five-year unsecured revolving credit facility of up to $500 million of senior unsecured revolving loans (the 'Revolving Credit Facility'), which is intended to replace the Company's existing senior secured credit facility.
- Credit ratingsJan 9, 2024
S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") has raised its long-term insurer financial strength and issuer credit ratings on the Company's wholly owned subsidiaries, Essent Guaranty, Inc. and Essent Reinsurance Ltd., to 'A-' from 'BBB+', with a stable outlook.
- Executive leadershipMar 15, 2023
Effective March 14, 2023, Mr. Weinstock will receive an annual base salary of $375,000, and will also be entitled to an annual incentive annual cash incentive opportunity under the Company's annual leadership bonus program with a target value of 100% of his annual base salary... In addition, commencing in 2023, Mr. Weinstock will participate in the Company's long-term equity incentive program for its senior executives with a target annual equity award equal to 100% of his annual base salary, 50% of which being subject to performance- and time-based vesting and 50% of which being subject to time-based vesting.
- Executive leadershipJun 29, 2022
In consideration for providing these additional services, the Company has agreed to pay Mr. Weinstock a cash bonus in the amount of $25,000 per month for each month in which he serves as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
Dividend history and stock splits
Essent Group LTD's recent dividend payments and stock splits.
Dividends
- $0.35ex-div Aug 31, 2026
- $0.35ex-div Jun 1, 2026
- $0.35ex-div Mar 13, 2026
- $0.31ex-div Dec 1, 2025
Splits
No recent splits.
ESNT short interest
How heavily ESNT is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.
- Days to cover
- 3.3
- Short interest
- 3.35M
- Avg volume
- 1.02M
As of · reported to FINRA twice monthly.
ESNT news
The latest news and headlines about Essent Group LTD (ESNT).
- ESNT vs. BRK.B: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?positiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 13, 2026
- Why Essent Group (ESNT) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your PortfoliopositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 7, 2026
- 5 Stocks to Buy From the Prosperous P&C Insurance IndustrypositiveZacks Investment Research· Sep 21, 2026
- Essent Group (ESNT) Could Be a Great ChoicepositiveZacks Investment Research· Sep 4, 2026
- MTG's Strong Fundamentals Support Earnings and Capital ReturnspositiveZacks Investment Research· Aug 31, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the Essent Group LTD (ESNT) stock price today?
Essent Group LTD (ESNT) is trading at $66.80 (+0.00% on the day) as of 7:32:02 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.
What is Essent Group LTD?
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.
What is the short interest in ESNT?
As of Sep 30, 2026, ESNT has 3.35M shares short and 3.3 days to cover.
Does Essent Group LTD (ESNT) pay a dividend?
Yes. Essent Group LTD (ESNT)'s most recent dividend was $0.35 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Aug 31, 2026. Full ESNT dividend history is available from the Massive API.
What exchange is ESNT listed on?
Essent Group LTD (ESNT) trades on NYSE in USD, in the SURETY INSURANCE industry.
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