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ESNT today

$64.85+$0.03 (+0.05%)close Nov 12, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (starting)

4 hourExpanding

1 hourLeaning Bullish

15 minAscending Triangle

5 minBullish

Daily trend turns down below $57.61

Key levels

Resistance$69.19

Resistance$66.65

Support$62.78

Support$60.06

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystJP Morgan keeps Neutral rating on Essent Group, lifts target to $67

SEC FilingEssent Group Ltd. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

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About Essent

Essent offers private mortgage insurance and reinsurance to America's housing finance sector. Its main subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, insures residential first-lien loans and is licensed nationwide and approved by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Essent Re, based in Bermuda, takes on mortgage credit risk from GSE risk-transfer transactions and provides underwriting advice to outside reinsurers. The firm also sells title coverage and closing services through Essent Title.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 18, 2026.

NYSE · Financial

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)

$64.97+0.15 (+0.23%)
WATCHLISTGrade: C+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
62.0463.8765.6967.5264.97Oct 12Oct 20Oct 28Nov 5
High65.53
Low64.55
Open65.53
Volume11K
Avg Vol716K
VWAP65.34
30d High69.34
30d Low60.22
30d Chg+7.89%

What Is the Price Target for ESNT?

SEPT Low Target

$66.00

SEPT Mid Target

$70.50

SEPT High Target

$80.00

Analyst Consensus

$70.50

Current: $64.82Upside: +8.8%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is ESNT a Buy or Sell Right Now?

54
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 6▼ DownEarnings3 articles
Essent Group released its Q3 2026 financial results and declared a quarterly dividend, while also outlining capital allocation moves and filing a Form 8-K on the major event. Despite the news, the stock fell 4.70% to close at $63.41, trading between a low of $62.78 and a high of $68.44 on volume of 1,106,562. The neutral sentiment around the earnings and dividend announcements suggests the market reaction was not driven by clearly positive or negative fundamentals. The sharp decline indicates a bearish direction for the stock today.
Critical news
Nov 6HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 1.4% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.

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Is ESNT Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$75.33

44

Moat Score

NARROW

4/9

Piotroski Score

3.6

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with ESNT?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 8 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
CASALE MARKdirector officerSale49,042$3.5MNov 5, 2026
WEINSTOCK DAVID BofficerSale5,500$377KSep 15, 2026
KASMAR ROY JAMESdirectorSale2,625-Sep 14, 2026
KASMAR ROY JAMESdirectorSale2,337$161KSep 14, 2026
KASMAR ROY JAMESdirectorSale2,500$172KSep 14, 2026
CASALE MARKdirector officerSale798$56KSep 3, 2026

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ESNT Growth Story

Revenue YoY

1.4%

3yr Revenue CAGR

8.0%

EPS Growth YoY

0.73%

FCF Growth YoY

-0.7%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:32:42$64.8223,907$$1.5MSELL
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ESNT — frequently asked questions

What is ESNT stock price today?

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) is at $64.85, up 0.05% (+$0.03) at the Nov 12, 2026 close.

Why is ESNT stock moving today?

Latest ESNT news — Nov 12, 2026: JP Morgan keeps Neutral rating on Essent Group, lifts target to $67 · Nov 9, 2026: Essent Group Ltd. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

Why did ESNT stock move on Nov 6, 2026?

Essent Group released its Q3 2026 financial results and declared a quarterly dividend, while also outlining capital allocation moves and filing a Form 8-K on the major event. Despite the news, the stock fell 4.70% to close at $63.41, trading between a low of $62.78 and a high of $68.44 on volume of 1,106,562.

What is the ESNT price target?

The average analyst price target for ESNT is $70.50, ranging from $66 to $80, based on 6 analysts. Latest: B of A Securities downgrade on Oct 30, 2026.

What do analysts rate ESNT?

Analyst ratings for ESNT: 1 Buy, 10 Hold, 2 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did ESNT beat earnings?

ESNT last reported on Nov 6, 2026: EPS $1.82 vs $1.85 expected — a miss of 1.6%.

Does ESNT pay a dividend?

Yes. ESNT's dividend yield is 1.90%.

What are ESNT support and resistance levels?

Support: $62.78, $60.06, $57.61. Resistance: $66.65, $69.19, $71.84.

What are insiders doing with ESNT?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 8 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on ESNT?

Nov 12, 2026: JP Morgan keeps Neutral rating on Essent Group, lifts target to $67 · Nov 9, 2026: Essent Group Ltd. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)