ESNT – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Challenger 6 Years

Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. The company's mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. I

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Company Info

Symbol ESNT
Company Essent Group Ltd.
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Specialty
Website Visit
Market Cap $6,489.4M

Price Data

Price $65.86
Price Change +0.04
Price Change % +0.06%
Next Earnings Report Nov 7, 2025
Low (52W) $51.61
High (52W) $67.09

Dividend Data

Div Yield 1.88%
5Y Avg Yield 1.85%
Current Div $0.310
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.240
Previous Div $0.310
Ex-date Dec 1, 2025
Dividend Pay Date Dec 10, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 1.2
DGR 1Y -44.6%
DGR 3Y -10.3%
DGR 5Y -0.6%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 24.3%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 21.3%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 24.3%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 21.3%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $44.01
FV (P/E 10) % 50.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $172.00
FV (Peter Lynch) % -62.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $45.46
FV (Blended) % 45.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 12.0%
NPM 55.6%
CF/Share $8.83
ROE 12.4%
Current R 2.6x
Debt/Capital 8.0%
ROTC 11.4%
P/E 9.6x
P/BV 1.1x
PEG 2.15
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 2:06 pm (Data may be stale)

Calculate your ESNT Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate ESNT dividend yield using our ESNT calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your ESNT investments snowball over time.

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Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

ESNT Dividend History

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ESNT 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of ESNT with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

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Projected Future Returns & Dividends for ESNT

Based on past 10-year performance, here are ESNT growth metrics:

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Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

ESNT Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

ESNT Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

This chart displays ESNT return on equity (roe) data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

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Cash & Debt

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Shares Outstanding

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Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays ESNT revenue: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays ESNT eps: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays ESNT net income: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays ESNT ebitda: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

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