Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Financial Services · Current price $60.17 (-0.58%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Ryan Nash | Goldman Sachs | $70.00 | +16.3% |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Terry Ma | Barclays | $65.00 | +8.0% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Harry Fong | Roth Capital | $75.00 | +24.6% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Ryan Nash | Goldman Sachs | $60.00 | -0.3% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Richard Shane | J.P. Morgan | $60.00 | -0.3% |
| May 23, 2025 | Giuliano Bologna | Compass Point | $69.00 | +14.7% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Jeffrey Zekauskas | J.P. Morgan | $130.00 | +116.1% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Mark Dwelle | RBC Capital | $67.00 | +11.4% |
| May 6, 2024 | Mark Dwelle | RBC Capital | $61.00 | +1.4% |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Ryan Nash | Goldman Sachs | $44.00 | -26.9% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Ryan Gilbert | BTIG | $54.00 | -10.3% |
Top Analysts Covering ESNT
ESNT vs Sector & Market
| Metric | ESNT | Financial Services Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.89 | 2.51 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 9 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +15.2% | +64.8% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 8.73 | -5.01 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.22B | $1.25B | $1.28B | 3 |
| 2027-03-31 | $293M | $304M | $313M | 1 |
| 2027-06-30 | $296M | $308M | $316M | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $296M | $307M | $316M | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $295M | $307M | $315M | 1 |
| 2028-03-31 | $333M | $346M | $356M | 1 |
| 2028-06-30 | $336M | $349M | $359M | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $338M | $352M | $362M | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $339M | $353M | $363M | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $6.97 | $7.09 | $7.22 | 5 |
| 2027-03-31 | $1.76 | $1.86 | $1.93 | 2 |
| 2027-06-30 | $1.85 | $1.95 | $2.02 | 1 |
| 2027-09-30 | $1.84 | $1.94 | $2.01 | 1 |
| 2027-12-31 | $1.85 | $1.95 | $2.02 | 2 |
| 2028-03-31 | $2.02 | $2.12 | $2.20 | 3 |
| 2028-06-30 | $2.19 | $2.31 | $2.40 | 2 |
| 2028-09-30 | $2.18 | $2.29 | $2.38 | 2 |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.17 | $2.28 | $2.37 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for ESNT?
The consensus among 9 analysts covering Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) is Hold with an average price target of $69.33.
What is the highest price target for ESNT?
The highest price target for ESNT is $130.00, set by Jeffrey Zekauskas at J.P. Morgan on 2024-08-05.
What is the lowest price target for ESNT?
The lowest price target for ESNT is $44.00, set by Ryan Nash at Goldman Sachs on 2023-01-05.
How many analysts cover ESNT?
9 analysts have issued ratings for Essent Group Ltd. in the past 12 months.
Is ESNT a buy or sell right now?
Based on 9 analyst ratings, ESNT has a consensus rating of Hold (2.89/5) with a +15.2% upside to the consensus target of $69.33.
What are the earnings estimates for ESNT?
Analysts estimate ESNT will report EPS of $7.09 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $1.25B.
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