ESNT — Essent Group Ltd.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | ESNT | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.12% | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 14.14% | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | 18.6% | 34.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 8 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +5.8% | 14.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
10.71%
3-Year Growth
12.97%
5-Year Growth
14.14%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 13, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 23, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.3500 | +12.90% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.3100 | 0.00% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3100 | 0.00% |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3100 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3100 | +10.71% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.2800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2800 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.2800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.2800 | +12.00% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.2500 | +8.70% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.2300 | +4.55% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.2200 | +4.76% |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.2100 | +5.00% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.2000 | +5.26% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.1900 | +5.56% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.1800 | +5.88% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.1700 | +6.25% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
18.6%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
14.6%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $1.71 | $221.35M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.95 | $188.79M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.69 | $210.60M |
| Q4 2025 | $1.62 | $227.95M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.