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Essent Group (ESNT) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ESNT Stock Forecast

Essent Group (ESNT) stock forecast, based on 18 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $63.75, with a high of $69.00 and a low of $60.00. This represents a 6.45% increase from the last price of $59.89.

$50 $54 $58 $62 $66 $70 High: $69 Avg: $63.75 Low: $60 Last Closed Price: $59.89

ESNT Stock Rating

Essent Group stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 10 Buy (55.56%), 7 Hold (38.89%), 1 Sell (5.56%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 18 0 1 7 10 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ESNT Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEssent Group6.45%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 8.51%
IndustrySpecialty Insurance Stocks14.50%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts134
Avg Price Target$66.00$62.00$63.75
Last Closing Price$59.89$59.89$59.89
Upside/Downside10.20%3.52%6.45%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25134--8
Sep, 25134--8
Aug, 25224--8
Jul, 25323--8
Jun, 25323--8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 06, 2025Barclays$66.00$61.327.63%10.20%
Aug 08, 2025Ryan NashGoldman Sachs$60.00$57.025.23%0.18%
Aug 08, 2025Richard ShaneJ.P. Morgan$60.00$57.025.23%0.18%
May 23, 2025Giuliano BolognaCompass Point$69.00$57.6019.79%15.21%
Aug 05, 2024Jeffrey ZekauskasJ.P. Morgan$130.00$58.12123.68%117.06%
Aug 05, 2024Mark DwelleRBC Capital$67.00$59.9511.76%11.87%
May 06, 2024Mark DwelleRBC Capital$61.00$54.5411.84%1.85%
Jan 05, 2023Ryan NashGoldman Sachs$44.00$39.5111.36%-26.53%
Aug 05, 2022Ryan GilbertBTIG$54.00$42.8326.08%-9.83%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 06, 2025BarclaysCautiousCautioushold
Aug 08, 2025Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
May 23, 2025Compass PointBuyBuyhold
May 09, 2025BTIGBuyBuyhold
Jan 08, 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 08, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 05, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsOutperformupgrade
Aug 05, 2024BTIGBuyBuyhold
Aug 05, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 09, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$3.89$6.13$7.75$6.56$6.92---
Avg Forecast$3.99$5.77$7.77$6.50$6.92$6.94$7.19$7.65
High Forecast$4.02$5.81$7.94$6.54$7.02$7.11$7.46$7.87
Low Forecast$3.96$5.72$7.60$6.45$6.80$6.84$6.90$7.44
Surprise %-2.51%6.24%-0.26%0.92%----

Revenue Forecast

$900M $1B $1B $1B $1B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$955.15M$972.12M$972.15M$1.09B$1.24B---
Avg Forecast$948.52M$1.01B$1.02B$1.10B$1.24B$1.30B$1.36B$1.45B
High Forecast$954.05M$1.01B$1.03B$1.11B$1.25B$1.32B$1.36B$1.48B
Low Forecast$942.42M$1.00B$1.00B$1.08B$1.22B$1.28B$1.36B$1.42B
Surprise %0.70%-3.43%-4.49%-1.24%0.01%---

Net Income Forecast

$300M $410M $520M $630M $740M $850M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$413.04M$681.78M$831.35M$696.39M$729.40M---
Avg Forecast$409.68M$563.24M$460.90M$696.39M$736.87M$739.07M$754.21M$819.99M
High Forecast$491.62M$675.89M$553.09M$835.66M$752.04M$761.64M$799.58M$842.66M
Low Forecast$327.75M$450.59M$368.72M$557.11M$728.54M$732.80M$738.88M$797.31M
Surprise %0.82%21.05%80.37%--1.01%---

ESNT Forecast FAQ

Is Essent Group stock a buy?

Essent Group stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 18 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 7 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Essent Group is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Essent Group's price target?

Essent Group's price target, set by 18 Wall Street analysts, averages $63.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $60 at the low end to $69 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.45% change from the previous closing price of $59.89.

How does Essent Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Essent Group's stock forecast shows a 6.45% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (8.51%) and underperforming the specialty insurance stocks industry (14.50%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Essent Group over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 12.50% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 12.50% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 25.00% Strong Buy, 25.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Essent Group’s EPS forecast?

Essent Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $6.94, marking a 0.29% increase from the reported $6.92 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $7.19 in 2026, and $7.65 in 2027.

What is Essent Group’s revenue forecast?

Essent Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.3B, reflecting a 4.72% increase from the reported $1.24B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $1.36B, and $1.45B for 2027.

What is Essent Group’s net income forecast?

Essent Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $739.07M, representing an 1.33% increase from the reported $729.4M in 2024. Projections indicate $754.21M in 2026, and $819.99M in 2027.