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Essent Group - ESNT Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $68.43
  • Forecasted Upside: 18.22%
  • Number of Analysts: 11
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 6 Hold Ratings
  • 5 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$57.88 As of 03/19/2026 04:59 PM ET
▼ -0.049 (-0.08%)

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Analyst Price Target for ESNT

Analyst Price Target is $68.43
▲ +18.22% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 11 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Essent Group in the last 3 months. The average price target is $68.43, with a high forecast of $75.00 and a low forecast of $63.00. The average price target represents a 18.22% upside from the last price of $57.88.

This chart shows the closing price for ESNT for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 11 investment analysts is to hold stock in Essent Group. This rating changed within the last month from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/24/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/23/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/23/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/21/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/19/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/18/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/16/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/18/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/12/2026UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$65.00 ➝ $63.00
2/17/2026BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$65.00 ➝ $63.00
1/12/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$65.00 ➝ $66.00
1/6/2026The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$70.00
1/6/2026BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$66.00 ➝ $65.00
1/2/2026Roth MkmBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $75.00
12/29/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B+)
12/22/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B+)
12/18/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$71.00 ➝ $73.00
12/15/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B+)
12/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B+)
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B+)
11/25/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B+)
11/19/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B+)
11/13/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B+) ➝ Buy (B+)
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
10/7/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$66.00 ➝ $65.00
10/6/2025BarclaysBoost TargetCautious ➝ Cautious$59.00 ➝ $66.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingBuy (B) ➝ Buy (B)
8/12/2025DOWLING & PARTNDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/8/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
8/8/2025Compass PointReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
8/8/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
8/8/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Set Target$60.00
8/8/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupSet TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$60.00
7/8/2025BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$58.00 ➝ $59.00
7/7/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$65.00 ➝ $67.00
5/23/2025Compass PointSet TargetBuy ➝ Buy$62.00 ➝ $69.00
5/9/2025BTIG ResearchReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
5/9/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
5/9/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
5/9/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
4/8/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$71.00 ➝ $65.00
4/8/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $60.00
2/18/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $67.00
2/18/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$72.00 ➝ $71.00
1/8/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$75.00 ➝ $72.00
1/6/2025BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$69.00 ➝ $58.00
12/10/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$73.00 ➝ $75.00
12/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$67.00 ➝ $60.00
11/5/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$68.00 ➝ $60.00
11/4/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$73.00 ➝ $67.00
11/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$68.00 ➝ $67.00
11/4/2024BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$72.00 ➝ $69.00
10/8/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$64.00 ➝ $72.00
10/7/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$63.00 ➝ $68.00
8/5/2024BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$61.00 ➝ $64.00
8/5/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$61.00 ➝ $67.00
8/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $63.00
8/5/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $70.00
7/9/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$63.00 ➝ $64.00
7/8/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$61.00 ➝ $62.00
5/22/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$57.00 ➝ $58.00
5/6/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$64.00 ➝ $61.00
4/4/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$62.00 ➝ $64.00
4/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$58.00 ➝ $61.00
2/12/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$56.00 ➝ $58.00
12/6/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$54.00
11/15/2023BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$60.00
9/25/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$59.00
8/8/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $56.00
8/7/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$55.00 ➝ $58.00
8/7/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$51.00 ➝ $59.00
8/6/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$50.00 ➝ $59.00
8/4/2023BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $55.00
6/12/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$50.00
4/17/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $48.00
2/13/2023Roth MkmReiterated RatingBuy
2/13/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$46.00 ➝ $49.00
1/10/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$53.00 ➝ $50.00
1/6/2023BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$54.00 ➝ $43.00
1/5/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$44.00
11/7/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$53.00 ➝ $46.00
11/4/2022BTIG ResearchLower Target$54.00 ➝ $45.00
10/18/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$55.00 ➝ $53.00
10/13/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$72.00 ➝ $54.00
10/4/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy$51.00 ➝ $43.50
8/15/2022BTIG ResearchLower Target$54.00
8/9/2022BTIG ResearchLower Target$54.00
4/12/2022BTIG ResearchLower Target$58.00 ➝ $55.00
4/11/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$47.00
4/4/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy$55.00 ➝ $47.00
1/10/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$65.00 ➝ $72.00
12/13/2021Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$51.00
10/12/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$64.00 ➝ $65.00
10/11/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetAverage ➝ Neutral$52.00 ➝ $53.00
6/7/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$58.00 ➝ $60.00
5/10/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$61.00 ➝ $62.00
5/10/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetPositive ➝ Outperform$50.00 ➝ $58.00
(Data available from 3/19/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.83 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/21/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/20/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/20/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
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  • 2 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/19/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/19/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/18/2026
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/17/2026
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/19/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions

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Essent Group logo
Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Its mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. The company also provides information technology maintenance and development services; customer support-related services; underwriting consulting; and contract underwriting services, as well as risk management products and title insurance and settlement services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. Essent Group Ltd. was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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Today's Range

Now: $57.88
Low: $57.09
High: $58.38

50 Day Range

MA: $61.32
Low: $57.54
High: $65.59

52 Week Range

Now: $57.88
Low: $51.61
High: $67.09

Volume

807,558 shs

Average Volume

751,267 shs

Market Capitalization

$5.47 billion

P/E Ratio

8.40

Dividend Yield

2.39%

Beta

0.91

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Essent Group?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued research reports on Essent Group in the last twelve months: Barclays PLC, BTIG Research, Compass Point, DOWLING & PARTN, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Roth Mkm, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, and Weiss Ratings.
View the latest analyst ratings for ESNT.

What is the current price target for Essent Group?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Essent Group in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $68.43, suggesting a possible upside of 18.2%. Roth Mkm has the highest price target set, predicting ESNT will reach $75.00 in the next twelve months. UBS Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $63.00 for Essent Group in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Essent Group?

Essent Group currently has 6 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in ESNT, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Essent Group?

Other companies that are similar to Essent Group include Enact, Fifth Third Bancorp, NMI, F.N.B. and Fidelity National Financial. Learn More about companies similar to Essent Group.

How do I contact Essent Group's investor relations team?

Essent Group's physical mailing address is 2 CHURCH STREET, HAMILTON D0, HM 11. The financial services provider's listed phone number is (441) 297-9901 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Essent Group is www.essentgroup.com. Learn More about contacing Essent Group investor relations.