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Essent Group

Essent Group Ltd serves the housing finance industry by providing private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products and 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. Essent writes mortgage guaranty coverage in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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<p>RBC Capital  analyst Scott Heleniak   maintains Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $64 to $61.</p>


RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Essent Group, Lowers Price Target to $61

Dividends

Essent Declared Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.28 Per Common Share, Payable On June 10 To Shareholders Of Record On May 31

<p>Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.70 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.60 by 6.25 percent. This is a 6.92 percent increase over earnings of $1.59 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $298.357 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $298.624 million by 0.09 percent.  This is a 16.43 percent increase over sales of $256.246 million the same period last year.</p>


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Essent Group Q1 2024 GAAP EPS $1.70 Beats $1.60 Estimate, Sales $298.357M Miss $298.624M Estimate

<p>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods  analyst Bose George   maintains Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $62 to $64.</p>


Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Essent Group, Raises Price Target to $64

<p>JP Morgan  analyst Richard Shane   downgrades Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) from Overweight to Neutral and raises the price target from $58 to $61.</p>


Downgrades

JP Morgan Downgrades Essent Group to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $61

<p>RBC Capital  analyst Scott Heleniak   maintains Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $56 to $58.</p>


RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Essent Group, Raises Price Target to $58

<p>The dividend is payable on March 22, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 13, 2024.</p>


Essent Group Increases Quarterly Dividend From $0.25 To $0.28 Per Share

<p>Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.64 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.59 by 3.14 percent. This is a 19.71 percent increase over earnings of $1.37 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $297.28 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $286.18 million by 3.88 percent.  This is a 29.23 percent increase over sales of $230.04 million the same period last year.</p>


Essent Group Q4 EPS $1.64 Beats $1.59 Estimate, Sales $297.28M Beat $286.18M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 9, 2024

<p><strong>Essent Group</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2024-02-09. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.</p>
<p>Analysts estimate that Essent Group will report an <strong>earnings per share</strong> (EPS) of $1.59. </p>
<p>Essent Group bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.</p>
<p>New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).</p>
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
<p>Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.09, which was followed by a 2.06% increase in the share price the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Essent Group's past performance and the resulting price change:</p>
<p>
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<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2023</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2023</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2023</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2022</strong></th>
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<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.57</td>
<td>1.47</td>
<td>1.45</td>
<td>1.48</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.66</td>
<td>1.61</td>
<td>1.59</td>
<td>1.37</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong>Price Change %</strong></td>
<td>2.06%</td>
<td>3.19%</td>
<td>3.88%</td>
<td>-0.24%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1707404478_0.png" alt="eps graph" /></p>
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
<p>Shares of Essent Group were trading at $53.14 as of February 07. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 23.72%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESNT/earnings"><strong>To track all earnings releases for Essent Group visit their earnings calendar on our site.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Preview: Essent Group's Earnings

<p>UBS  analyst Douglas Harter   initiates coverage on Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $54.</p>


Initiation

UBS Initiates Coverage On Essent Group with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $54

<p>Barclays  analyst Terence Malone   initiates coverage on Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $60.</p>


Barclays Initiates Coverage On Essent Group with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $60

<p>Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.66 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.57 by 5.73 percent. This is unchanged from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $296.11 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $265.48 million by 11.54 percent.  This is a 13.12 percent increase over sales of $261.77 million the same period last year.</p>


Essent Group Q3 EPS $1.66 Beats $1.57 Estimate, Sales $296.11M Beat $265.48M Estimate

<p>Within the last quarter, Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) has observed the following analyst ratings: </p>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>These 5 analysts have an average price target of $57.4 versus the current price of Essent Group at $48.785, implying  upside.</p>
<p>Below is a summary of how these 5 analysts rated Essent Group over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the more negative analysts are on the stock</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1695668430_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<p>This current average has increased by 11.46% from the previous average price target of $51.50. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESNT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Essent Group analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h1>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h1>
<p>Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.</p>
<p>If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


The Latest Analyst Ratings for Essent Group

<p>RBC Capital  analyst Mark Dwelle   reiterates Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $59 price target.</p>


Reiteration

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Essent Group, Maintains $59 Price Target

<p>By the end of today, September 11, 2023, <b>Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>)</b> is set to deliver a dividend payout of $0.25 per share, equating to an annualized dividend yield of 1.96%. The company's dividend payout went ex-dividend on August 31, 2023, so only the investors that owned the stock prior to the ex-dividend date will receive this payout. </p>
<h3>Essent Group Recent Dividend Payouts</h3>
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<th><strong>Announced</strong></th>
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<td>2023-08-31</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>1.96%</td>
<td>2023-08-04</td>
<td>2023-09-01</td>
<td>2023-09-11</td>
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<td>2023-05-31</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>2.44%</td>
<td>2023-05-05</td>
<td>2023-06-01</td>
<td>2023-06-12</td>
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<td>2023-03-09</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>2.36%</td>
<td>2023-02-10</td>
<td>2023-03-10</td>
<td>2023-03-20</td>
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<td>2022-11-30</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.23</td>
<td>2.41%</td>
<td>2022-11-04</td>
<td>2022-12-01</td>
<td>2022-12-12</td>
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<td>2022-08-31</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>2.07%</td>
<td>2022-08-05</td>
<td>2022-09-01</td>
<td>2022-09-12</td>
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<td>2022-05-31</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>2.03%</td>
<td>2022-05-06</td>
<td>2022-06-01</td>
<td>2022-06-10</td>
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<td>2022-03-09</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.2</td>
<td>1.75%</td>
<td>2022-02-11</td>
<td>2022-03-10</td>
<td>2022-03-21</td>
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<td>2021-11-30</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>1.61%</td>
<td>2021-11-05</td>
<td>2021-12-01</td>
<td>2021-12-10</td>
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<td>2021-08-31</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>1.56%</td>
<td>2021-08-06</td>
<td>2021-09-01</td>
<td>2021-09-10</td>
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<td>2021-05-28</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.17</td>
<td>1.38%</td>
<td>2021-05-07</td>
<td>2021-06-01</td>
<td>2021-06-10</td>
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<td>2021-03-09</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>1.48%</td>
<td>2021-02-19</td>
<td>2021-03-10</td>
<td>2021-03-19</td>
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<td>2020-11-30</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.16</td>
<td>1.53%</td>
<td>2020-11-06</td>
<td>2020-12-01</td>
<td>2020-12-10</td>
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<h3>Analyzing Essent Group Financial Health</h3>
<p>Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing. </p>
<h3>YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1694444745_0.png" alt="dividend chart graph" /></p>
<p>From 2020 to 2022, the company's dividend per share showed a positive trend, increasing steadily from $0.64 in 2020 to $0.86 in 2022. This demonstrates the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders by consistently raising dividends.</p>
<h3>YoY Earnings Growth For Essent Group</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1694444745_1.png" alt="earning chart graph" /></p>
<p>From 2020 to 2022, Essent Group experienced a growth in earnings per share, with an increase from $5.47 to $7.05. This positive earnings trend indicates the company's potential to enhance their cash dividend payout, which can benefit income-seeking investors.</p>
<h3>Recap</h3>
<p>In this article, we explore the recent dividend payout of Essent Group and its significance for shareholders. The company has decided to distribute a dividend of $0.25 per share today, which equates to an annualized dividend yield of 1.96%.</p>
<p>With an increase in dividend per share and earnings per share from 2020 to 2022, Essent Group demonstrates a healthy financial status and is likely to maintain their dividend distribution to investors.</p>
<p>To remain updated on any changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the coming quarters.</p>
<p>[Click here](<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock//dividends" title="https://www.benzinga.com/stock//dividends">https://www.benzinga.com/stock//dividends</a>) to find details on Essent Group's previous dividends.</p>
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<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Essent Group Exceeds Expectations with Strong Performance, Driving Profits and Rewarding Investors

<p>Analysts have provided the following ratings for Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) within the last quarter: </p>
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<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>In the last 3 months, 5 analysts have offered 12-month price targets for Essent Group. The company has an average price target of $55.6 with a high of $59.00 and a low of $50.00. </p>
<p>Below is a summary of how these 5 analysts rated Essent Group over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the more negative analysts are on the stock</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1691510427_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<p>This average price target has increased by 7.96% over the past month.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ESNT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on Essent Group analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h1>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h1>
<p>Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.</p>
<p>Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.</p>
<p>Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.</p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


5 Analysts Have This to Say About Essent Group

<p>Goldman Sachs  analyst Ryan Nash   maintains Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $50 to $56.</p>


Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Essent Group, Raises Price Target to $56

<p>JP Morgan  analyst Richard Shane   maintains Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $55 to $58.</p>


JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Essent Group, Raises Price Target to $58

<p>RBC Capital  analyst Mark Dwelle   maintains Essent Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESNT#NYSE">ESNT</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $51 to $59.</p>


RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Essent Group, Raises Price Target to $59

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