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Essent Group (ESNT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Essent Group (ESNT) Analyst Ratings

Based on 14 analyst ratings
Buy
Strong Buy 29%
Buy 36%
Hold 36%
Sell 0%
Strong Sell 0%

Bulls say

Essent Group Ltd demonstrated a 0.5% increase in book value per share, reaching $53.36 at the end of Q4, reflecting solid financial health in a challenging market environment. The company achieved a sequential increase in its insurance in force (IIF) by 0.2%, alongside an increase in its new insurance written (NIW) market share to 15.6%, positioned favorably against industry averages. Despite rising total defaults due to external factors such as natural disasters, Essent Group's projected growth in IIF and NIW for the upcoming years indicates robust potential for capital deployment and shareholder returns as market conditions improve.

Bears say

Essent Group Ltd has experienced a decline in persistency rates, decreasing to 85.7% in Q4 from 86.6% in Q3, indicating potential challenges in customer retention within a competitive market. Additionally, the company reported a 4.3% year-over-year decline in title insurance net premiums earned, attributed to reduced housing transaction activity, which could further hinder revenue growth. Concerns over macroeconomic weakness and a decrease in PMIERs excess capital from $1.69 billion to $1.58 billion raise alarms about potential capital constraints and higher risks associated with mortgage credit losses.

Essent Group (ESNT) has been analyzed by 14 analysts, with a consensus rating of Buy. 29% of analysts recommend a Strong Buy, 36% recommend Buy, 36% suggest Holding, 0% advise Selling, and 0% predict a Strong Sell.

This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Essent Group and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.

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Analysts have given Essent Group (ESNT) a Buy based on their latest research and market trends.

According to 14 analysts, Essent Group (ESNT) has a Buy consensus rating as of Aug 25, 2025. This rating is provided by third-party analysts and is not investment advice from Public.com.

Wall Street analysts have set a price target of $57.29, reflecting a 0.00% increase from the current stock price.

Financial analysts have set a price target of $57.29, indicating a 0.00% increase from the current stock price, but ratings and forecasts are frequently updated based on market conditions, earnings reports, and industry trends. This prediction is provided by third-party analysts and is not investment advice from Public.com.

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