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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 19 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $67.50, with a high of $75.00 and a low of $60.00. This represents a 8.43% increase from the last price of $62.25.

$50 $55 $60 $65 $70 $75 High: $75 Avg: $67.5 Low: $60 Last Closed Price: $62.25

ESNT Stock Rating

Essent Group stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 19 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 11 Buy (57.89%), 7 Hold (36.84%), 1 Sell (5.26%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 19 0 1 7 11 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ESNT Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEssent Group8.43%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 4.94%
IndustrySpecialty Insurance Stocks16.60%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts337
Avg Price Target$70.00$70.00$66.43
Last Closing Price$62.25$62.25$62.25
Upside/Downside12.45%12.45%6.71%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26-35--8
Dec, 25-35--8
Nov, 25-35--8
Oct, 25134--8
Sep, 25134--8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 06, 2026Ryan NashGoldman Sachs$70.00$64.229.00%12.45%
Jan 06, 2026Terry MaBarclays$65.00$65.53-0.81%4.42%
Jan 02, 2026Harry FongRoth Capital$75.00$65.0115.37%20.48%
Oct 06, 2025Barclays$66.00$61.327.63%6.02%
Aug 08, 2025Ryan NashGoldman Sachs$60.00$57.025.23%-3.61%
Aug 08, 2025Richard ShaneJ.P. Morgan$60.00$57.025.23%-3.61%
May 23, 2025Giuliano BolognaCompass Point$69.00$57.6019.79%10.84%
Aug 05, 2024Jeffrey ZekauskasJ.P. Morgan$130.00$58.12123.68%108.84%
Aug 05, 2024Mark DwelleRBC Capital$67.00$59.9511.76%7.63%
May 06, 2024Mark DwelleRBC Capital$61.00$54.5411.84%-2.01%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 06, 2026Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 02, 2026Roth CapitalBuyBuyhold
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

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$6.13$7.75$6.56$6.92---
Avg Forecast$5.77$7.77$6.50$6.92$6.94$7.19$7.65
High Forecast$5.81$7.94$6.54$7.02$7.11$7.46$7.87
Low Forecast$5.72$7.60$6.45$6.80$6.84$6.90$7.44
Surprise %6.24%-0.26%0.92%----

Revenue Forecast

$950M $1B $1B $1B $1B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$972.12M$972.15M$1.09B$1.24B---
Avg Forecast$1.01B$1.02B$1.10B$1.24B$1.30B$1.36B$1.45B
High Forecast$1.01B$1.03B$1.11B$1.25B$1.32B$1.36B$1.48B
Low Forecast$1.00B$1.00B$1.08B$1.22B$1.28B$1.36B$1.42B
Surprise %-3.43%-4.49%-1.24%0.01%---

Net Income Forecast

$350M $450M $550M $650M $750M $850M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$681.78M$831.35M$696.39M$729.40M---
Avg Forecast$563.24M$460.90M$696.39M$736.87M$739.07M$754.21M$819.99M
High Forecast$675.89M$553.09M$835.66M$752.04M$761.64M$799.58M$842.66M
Low Forecast$450.59M$368.72M$557.11M$728.54M$732.80M$738.88M$797.31M
Surprise %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 19 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 11 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 19 Wall Street analysts, averages $67.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $60 at the low end to $75 at the high end, suggesting a potential 8.43% change from the previous closing price of $62.25.

How does Essent Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Essent Group's stock forecast shows a 8.43% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (4.94%) and underperforming the specialty insurance stocks industry (16.60%).

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

  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 62.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 62.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 62.50% 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.