ESNT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield
ESNT has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 1.36 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 NYSE Federal Agricultural |
2,395 M | 3.47% | 6.97% |
| RDN NYSE Radian |
4,632 M | 2.95% | 5.38% |
| MTG NYSE MGIC Investment |
6,051 M | 2.23% | 4.63% |
| ESNT NYSE Essent |
6,039 M | 2.23% | 3.40% |
| PFSI NYSE PennyMac Finl Svcs |
3,458 M | 1.30% | 2.04% |
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTG NYSE MGIC Investment |
6,051 M | 15.35% | 100.0% |
| AGM NYSE Federal Agricultural |
2,395 M | 15.57% | 100.0% |
| PFSI NYSE PennyMac Finl Svcs |
3,458 M | 14.95% | 99.2% |
| ESNT NYSE Essent |
6,039 M | 12.52% | 100.0% |
| MBIN NASDAQ Merchants Bancorp |
2,405 M | 12.25% | 100.0% |
| RDN NYSE Radian |
4,632 M | 7.63% | 91.7% |
ESNT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 2026-08-31 | 2026-09-10 | Quarterly | 0.35 | 0% | 0.51% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-10 | Quarterly | 0.35 | 0% | 0.61% |
| 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% | 0.5% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.46% |
ESNT Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, ESNT's dividend yield is 2.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.36 USD by the current share price of 65.70.
As of September 2026, ESNT paid a dividend of 1.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-31 and the payout was 0.35 USD.
ESNT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ESNT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-31.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ESNT for the next payments are between 0.35 (+0.0%) and 0.389 (+11.1%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.27%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Essent (ESNT) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Essent (ESNT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
ESNT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 12.5% per year. Strong growth: ESNT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
ESNT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.40%. If you bought ESNT's shares at 40.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.40% of your original purchase price.
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.
ESNT's 2.23% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of ESNT is 19.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
ESNT's Overall Dividend Rating is 69.12%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
ESNT Outstanding Shares Analysis
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: 2026-09-17 18:55 UTC