ESNT

Over the past six months, Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) stock experienced a 1-month change of -7.1% and a 1-year change of +6.7% as of October 8, 2026, with the largest daily move being an -8.4% close on September 30, 2026. On August 7, 2026, the company announced strong Second Quarter 2026 results, reporting net income of $189.7 million or $2.08 per diluted share, exceeding expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend, noting a benign credit environment and increased New Insurance Written (NIW) of $14.1 billion. Other events include the CFO selling shares on September 15, 2026, a director receiving dividend-linked units on September 14, 2026, and the announcement of First Quarter 2026 results and a dividend on May 8, 2026. Fourth Quarter 2025 results were reported on February 13, 2026, leading to a -6.43% stock change. The company pays quarterly dividends, with the latest being $0.35 per share paid on September 10, 2026. An aggressive share buyback program supported an increase in EPS, but loss provisions surged to $48.96 million in Q2 2026, and the mortgage insurance loss ratio rose to 13.6%, indicating increased delayed loan pressure.