# Essent Group (ESNT) — Analyst Forecast

ESNT · NYSE · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/esnt/forecast

## Recent analyst ratings

| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 12, 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $66.00 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $66.00 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $65.00 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Outperform | $78.00 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $75.00 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintained | Buy | $80.00 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $72.00 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Outperform | $74.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Upgraded | Market Perform → Outperform | $73.00 |
| May 22, 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiated Coverage | Sector Perform | $68.00 |
| May 11, 2026 | Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $62.00 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $64.00 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $61.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | UBS | Maintained | Neutral | $63.00 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $63.00 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $66.00 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $65.00 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintained | Buy | $75.00 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Market Perform | $73.00 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | JP Morgan | Downgraded | Overweight → Neutral | $65.00 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the latest analyst rating on ESNT?

On Oct 12, 2026, JP Morgan maintained Essent Group at Neutral with a price target of $66.00.

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