tradingview.comNov 6

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) Reports Q3 Net Income of $163.4M, Declares $0.35 Dividend

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) reported Q3 2026 net income of $163.4M, down slightly from $164.2M a year earlier. EPS rose to $1.82 from $1.67. The company declared a $0.35 quarterly dividend, payable December 10 to shareholders of record December 1, 2026.

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Published Nov 6, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings release updates investors on profitability and dividend policy, but the modest change in net income is unlikely to trigger major price movement.

Market read

First‑report earnings data for Essent Group; relevant for dividend‑seeking and utility‑sector investors.

What to watch

Potential currency effects and upcoming regulatory changes in the energy market.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-market today

Background

Essent Group Ltd. released its Q3 2026 earnings, reporting net income and dividend details.

Market effects

Sector

Provides a fresh data point for the utilities sector and dividend‑focused investors.

Regional

Limited to markets where Essent Group trades; minimal broader impact.

Global

Low, as the company is a small‑cap foreign issuer.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The modest dip in net income may be a temporary blip; dividend stability could support the stock.

Key entities

Company
Essent Group Ltd.
Utility company reporting Q3 earnings.

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Essent Group reported a surge in reinsurance premiums, with net premiums written rising to $330.3M for the first nine months, up from $49.3M last year. Non-mortgage reinsurance drove growth, while mortgage reinsurance premiums declined. The company's third-quarter net income was $163.4M, with a combined ratio of 79.3%. Essent repurchased $474M in shares and approved a new $500M share repurchase program.

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Why Essent Group Stock Slid by Nearly 8% Today

Essent Group (ESNT) reported Q3 earnings with revenue up 20% YoY to $374M, but shares fell 8% due to a 3c EPS miss ($1.82 vs $1.85). Mortgage defaults rose to 2.75%, increasing loss provisions and underwriting expenses by 40%.

finance.yahoo.comNov 7

$ESNTHighAI 8/10

Essent Group (ESNT) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Essent Group (ESNT) reported Q3 2026 earnings, with mortgage insurance in force at $250B, up 1% YoY. Persistency was 83%, with a portfolio default rate of 2.75%. Reinsurance written premiums are expected at ~$320M for 2026. The company earned $1.82 per diluted share, with net premiums written at $330M YTD. ESNT announced a $0.35 per share dividend and a $500M share repurchase plan.

finance.yahoo.comNov 7

$ESNTMedAI 8/10

Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Solid Net Income of $163

Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) reported Q3 2026 net income of $163 million, or $1.82 per diluted share, with a 12% annualized ROE. Book value per share rose 9% YoY to $62.58. The company repurchased 8 million shares for $475 million YTD and authorized a new $500 million repurchase plan. Insurance in force grew 1% YoY to $250 billion, while the portfolio default rate increased to 2.75%. The reinsurance segment's combined ratio deteriorated to 84.7%.

finance.yahoo.comNov 6

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Essent Group Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Essent Group Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend HAMILTON, Bermuda, November 6, 2026--Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today reported net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 of $163.4 million or $1.82 per diluted share,

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