ESNT Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

ESNT has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.08%
Payout Ratio 23.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 15.37%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.07%
Payout FCF 14.6%
Streak Years 7
Dividend Rating 72.40%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 12.9%
Total Return 5y: 61.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AGM 1,853 M 3.19% 8.53%
RDN 4,458 M 3.01% 5.80%
MTG 5,909 M 2.14% 6.44%
PFSI 7,779 M 1.12% 2.48%
MBIN 1,935 M 1.16% 1.93%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
MTG 5,909 M 18.9% 63.1%
RDN 4,458 M 17.0% 91.9%
AGM 1,853 M 14.3% 96.5%
WD 2,143 M 7.59% 100%
PFSI 7,779 M 10.7% 90.9%

ESNT Dividend History: Last 26 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.38%
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. (NYSE: ESNT) operates a suite of private mortgage-insurance and reinsurance products-primary, pool and master policies-targeted at U.S. residential mortgages. Through its subsidiaries it also delivers IT maintenance, underwriting consulting, credit-risk management tools, and title-insurance/settlement services to mortgage originators such as banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders, as well as to borrowers and investors. The firm was incorporated in 2008 and is domiciled in Hamilton, Bermuda.

What is the Dividend Yield of ESNT?

As of February 2026, ESNT`s dividend yield is 2.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.24 USD by the current share price of 65.28.

Does ESNT pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ESNT paid a dividend of 1.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.31 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 2025-12-01.

ESNT dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ESNT for the next 4 payments are between 0.32 (+3.2%) and 0.338 (+9.0%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will ESNT pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.31 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. 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 3.07%. If you bought ESNT's shares at 40.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.07% 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 2.08% 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 23.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ESNT?

ESNT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.40%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ESNT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ESNT's Outstanding Shares?

Essent's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.69% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has ESNT ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 24,000,000
2012 56,667,000 +136.11%
2013 55,130,000 -2.71%
2014 87,950,000 +59.53%
2015 91,918,000 +4.51%
2016 92,577,000 +0.72%
2017 98,497,000 +6.39%
2018 98,066,000 -0.44%
2019 98,376,000 +0.32%
2020 112,310,000 +14.16%
2021 110,028,000 -2.03%
2022 107,419,000 -2.37%
2023 106,823,000 -0.55%
2024 106,104,000 -0.67%
2025 101,155,000 -4.66%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-29 02:40