Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) Stock Forecast
ESNT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.62 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $74.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 6, 2026 EPS estimate $1.89
- 52-week range
- $55.84 – $69.63
ESNT analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ESNT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ESNT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.87 | $1.79 | $1.94 | $1.67 | +12.1% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.59 | $7.16 | $7.80 | $6.90 | +10.0% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.92 | $7.60 | $8.30 | $7.59 | +4.3% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ESNT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $364.3M | $355.0M | $378.1M | +16.8% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.36B | $1.06B | $1.46B | +8.0% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.42B | $1.07B | $1.63B | +4.6% | 5 |
ESNT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ESNT revenue: reported and forecast
ESNT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.82 | $1.86 | $1.86 | $1.87 | $1.87 | +2.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.22 | $7.49 | $7.56 | $7.58 | $7.59 | +5.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.67 | $7.77 | $7.86 | $7.89 | $7.92 | +3.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ESNT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ESNT beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from ESNT
8 analysts cover Essent; their consensus rating is buy (3.62 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $74.00, 14.4% above the latest close of $64.70. Analysts expect earnings of $7.59 per share for 2026, +10.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $7.92 per share on revenue of $1.4 billion. Essent beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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ESNT forecast FAQ
What is Essent's price target?
The average analyst price target for Essent is $74.00, 14.4% above the latest close of $64.70.
Is Essent a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Essent, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Essent's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.59 per share for 2026 (range $7.16 to $7.80); for 2027 the estimate is $7.92.
What is Essent's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.4 billion, growth of 8.0%; for 2027 it is $1.4 billion.
When does Essent report earnings?
Essent is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 6, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.89.
Does Essent usually beat earnings estimates?
Essent reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.