ESNT is Essent Group Ltd. (Financial Services). Trading at $68.90. Current dividend yield: 2.02%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.40 |
| Current yield | 2.02% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Aug 31, 2026(tomorrow) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 14.14% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 12.97% |
| Payout ratio | 18% |
| Market cap | $6.19B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | $0.3500 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.3500 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.3500 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.3100 |
| 2025-08-29 | $0.3100 |
| 2025-05-30 | $0.3100 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.3100 |
| 2024-12-02 | $0.2800 |
About ESNT
Essent Group Ltd serves the housing finance industry by providing private mortgage insurance, reinsurance, risk management products, title insurance, and settlement services to mortgage lenders, borrowers, and investors to support homeownership. It provides credit protection to lenders and mortgage investors by covering a portion of the unpaid principal balance of a mortgage and certain related expenses in the event of a default. By providing capital to mitigate mortgage credit risk, the company allows lenders to make additional mortgage financing available to prospective homeowners.
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Frequently asked
What is ESNT's dividend yield?
ESNT (Essent Group Ltd.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.02%, which works out to about $1.40 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is ESNT's next ex-dividend date?
ESNT's next ex-dividend date is Aug 31, 2026 (tomorrow). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did ESNT last pay a dividend?
ESNT's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 10, 2026.
How often does ESNT pay dividends?
ESNT pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is ESNT growing its dividend?
ESNT has been growing its dividend at a 12.97% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-30. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.