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Last update: Aug 11, 4:00 PM
Essent Group Ltd
ESNTNYSE
Earnings: Q2 2026 Earnings were released on Fri Aug 7th, before the market open
Conference Call: The most recent conference call started at 10:00 AM, 5 days agoClick to view the webcast
Essent Group Market Sentiment
Market sentiment signals for Essent Group (ESNT): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Key Signals
Analyst Consensus▲ Buy
Short Interest▼ 4.1% short float
Options Flow▲ 0.13 P/C ratio
Insider Activity▼ Net Seller (30d)
Analyst Consensus
Buy
12 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.13
More calls — Bullish
16 calls · 2 puts
Avg Consensus PT
$68
+0.8%
Highest Price Target
$80
+18.3%
Roth Capital
Lowest Price Target
$59
-12.7%
RBC Capital
Short Interest
4.1%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Roth Capital | Harry Fong— | +18.3% | $65 → $80 | Maintained | Buy |
| Aug 10, 2026 | RBC Capital | Rowland Mayor— | +10.9% | $68 → $75 | Maintained | Sector Perform |
