# Essent Group (ESNT) — News ESNT · NYSE · Stock Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/esnt/news ## Recent headlines - [Essent Group Ltd.: BTIG assumes coverage with neutral rating](https://www.ainvest.com/news/essent-group-btig-assumes-coverage-neutral-rating-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 22, 2026 BTIG has initiated coverage of Essent Group Ltd. with a neutral rating, indicating that the firm views prospects as balanced between potential growth and risks. The move comes as part of the firm’s ongoing evaluation of energy and infrastructure-related equities. While no specific price target was… - [Essent Group Ltd. announces second quarter 2026 results and declares quarterly dividend](https://www.ainvest.com/news/essent-group-announces-quarter-2026-results-declares-quarterly-dividend-2608) — AInvest Wire, Aug 7, 2026 - [Essent Group Q2 pretax profit USD 230.319 million](https://www.ainvest.com/news/essent-group-q2-pretax-profit-usd-230-319-million-2608) — AInvest Wire, Aug 7, 2026 Essent Group Ltd. reported a pretax profit of USD 230.319 million for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting continued resilience in its mortgage insurance operations amid a challenging housing market. The result aligns with broader industry trends, as constrained mortgage origination volumes and… - [Essent Group Q2 net income USD 189.714 million](https://www.ainvest.com/news/essent-group-q2-net-income-usd-189-714-million-2608) — AInvest Wire, Aug 7, 2026 Essent Group Ltd. reported a net income of USD 189.714 million for the second quarter of 2026, reflecting the company’s financial performance during the period. The results were disclosed through the company’s quarterly financial supplements, which provide detailed insights into its operations and… - [Essent Group Ltd: JP Morgan raises target price to $72 from $65](https://www.ainvest.com/news/essent-group-jp-morgan-raises-target-price-72-65-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 13, 2026 JPMorgan analyst Richard Shane raised the firm's price target for Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) to $66 from $65, maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock as of January 9. This adjustment was part of a broader review of the consumer finance sector ahead of Q4 earnings reports. The analyst… ## Similar Stocks - [MTG](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/mtg) — MGIC Investment Corporation Common Stock - [NMIH](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/nmih) — NMI Holdings Inc - Common Stock - [RDN](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/rdn) — Radian Group Inc. Common Stock - [ACT](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/act) — Enact Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock - [GNW](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/gnw) — Genworth Financial Inc Common Stock - [HOMB](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/homb) — Home BancShares, Inc. Common Stock - [FNF](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/fnf) — Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Common Stock - [L](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/l) — Loews Corporation Common Stock - [FNB](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/fnb) — F.N.B. Corporation Common Stock - [CNO](https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/cno) — CNO Financial Group, Inc. Common Stock --- Light Horse does not author, endorse or verify the headlines, and their appearance here is not an endorsement of any view they express. This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness. Data provided by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com).