ESNT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield
ESNT has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGM | 1,646 M | 3.49% | 7.23% |
| RDN | 4,629 M | 2.96% | 5.10% |
| MTG | 6,015 M | 2.17% | 4.61% |
| PFSI | 4,700 M | 1.15% | 2.18% |
| MBIN | 2,185 M | 1.16% | 1.58% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTG | 6,015 M | 18.92% | 63.1% |
| RDN | 4,629 M | 16.96% | 91.9% |
| AGM | 1,646 M | 14.26% | 96.6% |
| MBIN | 2,185 M | 13.62% | 100.0% |
| WD | 1,565 M | 7.59% | 100.0% |
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.35 | +12.9% | 0.61% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-10 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 0.54% |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-24 | Quarterly | 0.31 | +10.7% | 0.57% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-11 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 0.49% |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.28 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2024-03-12 | 2024-03-13 | 2024-03-22 | Quarterly | 0.28 | +12% | 0.51% |
| 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-11 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.52% |
| 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-01 | 2023-09-11 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.5% |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-12 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | 2023-03-20 | Quarterly | 0.25 | +8.7% | 0.58% |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-12 | Quarterly | 0.23 | +4.5% | 0.59% |
| 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-01 | 2022-09-12 | Quarterly | 0.22 | +4.8% | 0.55% |
| 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.21 | +5% | 0.5% |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-21 | Quarterly | 0.2 | +5.3% | 0.49% |
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-10 | Quarterly | 0.19 | +5.6% | 0.46% |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.18 | +5.9% | 0.39% |
| 2021-05-28 | 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.17 | +6.3% | 0.35% |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-10 | 2021-03-19 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | N/A |
| 2020-11-30 | 2020-12-01 | 2020-12-10 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | N/A |
| 2020-08-28 | 2020-08-31 | 2020-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | N/A |
| 2020-06-01 | 2020-06-02 | 2020-06-12 | Quarterly | 0.16 | 0% | N/A |
| 2020-03-09 | 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-20 | Quarterly | 0.16 | +6.7% | N/A |
| 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-04 | 2019-12-16 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | N/A |
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-04 | 2019-09-16 | Quarterly | 0.15 | 0% | N/A |
ESNT Dividend FAQ
Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance, along with title insurance and settlement services, primarily in the United States. The company operates through two segments: Mortgage Insurance and Reinsurance.
What is the Dividend Yield of ESNT?
As of April 2026, ESNT's dividend yield is 2.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.28 USD by the current share price of 60.51.
Does ESNT pay a dividend?
As of April 2026, ESNT paid a dividend of 1.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-13 and the payout was 0.35 USD.
How often does ESNT pay dividends?
ESNT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ESNT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-13.
ESNT dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ESNT for the next payments are between 0.34 (-2.9%) and 0.356 (+1.7%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.29%.
Will ESNT pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-13. The next Ex-Dividend date for Essent (ESNT) is currently unknown.
What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ESNT?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Essent (ESNT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
What is the Dividend Growth of ESNT?
ESNT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.4% per year. Strong growth: ESNT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of ESNT?
ESNT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.88%. If you bought ESNT's shares at 44.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.88% of your original purchase price.
What is the Payout Consistency of ESNT?
ESNT Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Essent has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does ESNT have a good Dividend Yield?
ESNT's 2.11% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ESNT?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ESNT is 18.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
What is the Dividend Rating of ESNT?
ESNT's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.06%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-04-03 03:40 UTC