ESNT Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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Essent Group Ltd. · Financial Services

Current Price
$61.12
Dividend Yield
2.12%
Annual Dividend
$1.28
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
18.60%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
C+
Yield
B+
Growth
B+
Safety
C+
Consistency
C+
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
18.60%
FCF Payout Ratio
14.60%
5Y Growth Rate
14.14%
1Y Growth Rate
10.71%
Consecutive Increases
6 years
Consecutive Payments
8 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 27 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Mar 13, 2026$0.3500
Dec 1, 2025$0.3100
Aug 29, 2025$0.3100
May 30, 2025$0.3100
Mar 14, 2025$0.3100
Dec 2, 2024$0.2800
Aug 30, 2024$0.2800
May 31, 2024$0.2800
Mar 12, 2024$0.2800
Nov 30, 2023$0.2500
Aug 31, 2023$0.2500
May 31, 2023$0.2500
Mar 9, 2023$0.2500
Nov 30, 2022$0.2300
Aug 31, 2022$0.2200
May 31, 2022$0.2100
Mar 9, 2022$0.2000
Nov 30, 2021$0.1900
Aug 31, 2021$0.1800
May 28, 2021$0.1700

5-Year Yield Range

Where ESNT's yield sits today
Avg 1.92%High 2.21%Low 1.54%Current 2.12%
1.54%2.21%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Essent Group Ltd. pay dividends?

Yes, Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) pays a quarterly dividend of $1.28 per share annually, yielding 2.12%.

How much does ESNT pay in dividends per year?

ESNT pays $1.28 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is ESNT's dividend safe?

ESNT has a payout ratio of 18.6% and has paid dividends for 8 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B+.

What is ESNT's dividend growth rate?

ESNT has grown its dividend at 14.14% annually over the past 5 years.

Has ESNT ever cut its dividend?

ESNT has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years without a cut.

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