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Essent Group LTD (ESNT)

NYSE

$65.62

$+0.13

(+0.20%)

Essent Group LTD (ESNT) Live Price Chart

Page last updated: 2026-02-12 21:10:00

Key Market Data

Market Cap	$6.34B
Open	$65.93
High	$67.83
Low	$16.48
Previous Close	$65.51
Price Change	$+0.13
Percentage Change	+0.20%
Volume	740K

Essent Group LTD (ESNT) Stock Price Today

Essent Group LTD (ESNT) is currently trading at $65.62 as of 2026-02-12 21:10:00, reflecting a +0.20% move ($+0.13) from the previous close.

In the short term, the stock has returned +824.81% over the past four weeks. Over the last 12 months, Essent Group LTD has recorded a +14.90% price change, indicating a stable performance relative to the broader market.

Essent Group LTD (ESNT) 7-Day Stock Price Changes

Over the past seven days, Essent Group LTD has traded within a short-term range shaped by market sentiment in the SURETY INSURANCE sector. During this period, the stock moved from its previous closing price of $65.49 to the latest recorded price of $65.62, reflecting an intraday change of +0.20%. Daily movements highlight shifts in trading volume (739,884), investor positioning, and reactions to macroeconomic updates.

From a momentum standpoint, ESNT has delivered a +824.81% return over the past month and a +14.90% change in the last 12 months, indicating a stable trend relative to its broader sector peers.

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What is Essent Group LTD (ESNT)?

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. 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 Group LTD Information

Industry	SURETY INSURANCE
Employees	510
Sector	SURETY INSURANCE
Company Website	https://ir.essentgroup.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1.What is the current share price of Essent Group LTD?

The latest trading price for Essent Group LTD (Common Stock) is $ 65.62, compared with a previous closing price of $ 65.51. That means the stock has moved +0.20% so far today. Intraday price updates and recent trading activity for ESNT can be tracked on the live chart and quote section on this page.

2.Is Essent Group LTD stock going up or down?

Looking at recent performances, ESNT has returned +824.81% over the past month, +6.60% over the last six months and +14.90% over the past year. These figures capture share-price changes only, not the impact of dividends. Together they describe stable price momentum for Essent Group LTD stock, but keep in mind that past returns do not guarantee future results.

3.Where does ESNT currently sit relative to its 52-week high and low?

In the most recent 52-week period, Essent Group LTD has traded between a low of $ 51.61 and a high of $ 67.83. This 52-week range helps show where today's share price sits relative to its recent highs and lows, and is often used by investors to judge stock volatility, potential support and resistance levels, and whether ESNT is currently nearer the top or the bottom of its one-year trading band.

4.How is Essent Group LTD classified by sector and industry?

Essent Group LTD is classified in the SURETY INSURANCE sector. In practice, this means Essent Group LTD is grouped with other companies that serve similar end-markets and operate under comparable competitive and regulatory conditions. For investors, knowing ESNT’s sector helps with portfolio diversification, peer comparisons, and understanding how broader trends affecting the SURETY INSURANCE sector could influence Essent Group LTD’s performance.

5.Where is Essent Group LTD listed and how large is it by market value?

Essent Group LTD is listed on the NYSE stock exchange in United States. Based on a market capitalisation of $ 6.34B, the company is classified as a Mid-cap stock. Market cap gives a quick sense of Essent Group LTD's size and importance in the equity market and is often used by investors and index providers when constructing portfolios or benchmarks.

6.What does ESNT's EPS tell investors about its profitability?

Trailing-twelve-month EPS of $ 7.27 summarises how much profit Essent Group LTD has generated per share over the last year. Rising EPS over time can signal improving profitability or effective share repurchases, while flat or declining EPS may point to slower growth or margin pressure. EPS is a key input into valuation metrics such as P/E and is often monitored closely around earnings announcements.

7.How can I track Essent Group LTD's financial performance over time?

To follow Essent Group LTD's financial performance, investors typically review its quarterly and annual reports, which include detailed income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements. Combining these filings with key market data shown on this page—such as share price trends, P/E and dividend yield—provides a more complete view of how ESNT is performing and how the market is responding.

8.When is Essent Group LTD expected to report earnings?

Essent Group LTD's next scheduled earnings release is currently expected on -- (the date may be updated by the company). Earnings announcements often act as important catalysts for ESNT, as they provide updated information on revenue, profitability and management's outlook.

9.What usually comes out in Essent Group LTD's earnings reports?

Essent Group LTD's earnings reports typically include headline figures such as revenue, net income and EPS, along with commentary on segment performance, margins, cash flow and guidance for future periods. Investors compare these results with market expectations and prior periods to assess whether ESNT is meeting, beating or missing expectations.

10.How can I stay informed about Essent Group LTD's results and guidance?

You can stay up to date on Essent Group LTD by reviewing its quarterly earnings releases, listening to or reading transcripts of earnings calls, and following company news and filings. Pairing this fundamental information with the price and return data for ESNT on this page helps you see how new information is being reflected in the stock.

11.Does Essent Group LTD pay a regular cash dividend to its shareholders?

Essent Group LTD Paying. Based on the latest information, the stock has an indicated annual cash dividend of $ 1.27 per share and a current dividend yield of 0.0193 at the recent share price. Dividends are typically paid --, although the board can change the dividend policy at any time. Income-focused investors often monitor ESNT's dividend level, payment frequency and any announcements about future dividends when assessing the stock's appeal as a dividend-paying investment.

12.What are the current dividend yield and dividend payout ratio for ESNT?

Based on the latest earnings data, ESNT has a dividend yield of 0.0193 and a dividend payout ratio of 0.1742. The dividend yield shows how much cash return an investor receives from dividends each year relative to the current share price, helping assess whether Essent Group LTD is an attractive income stock. The dividend payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings Essent Group LTD distributes to shareholders as dividends versus how much it retains to reinvest in the business, which is an important indicator of dividend sustainability and room for future dividend growth.

13.What kind of business is Essent Group LTD?

Essent Group LTD is a publicly traded company in the SURETY INSURANCE industry within the SURETY INSURANCE sector. It generates revenue from products and services related to this core business area, and investors can find a detailed description of its operations, strategy and geographic exposure in the company's annual report and other regulatory filings.

14.How is ESNT valued in terms of P/E ratio and EPS?

Essent Group LTD currently trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.01, based on trailing-twelve-month earnings per share (EPS) of $ 7.27. P/E is calculated by dividing the share price by EPS and shows how much investors are paying today for each unit of Essent Group LTD's earnings. Comparing ESNT's P/E and EPS to those of other SURETY INSURANCE companies can help investors judge whether its valuation looks rich or attractive.

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