Essent Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

ESNT Stock  USD 59.00  0.35  0.60%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Essent is Buy with 4 hold recommendations. The current projected Essent target price consensus is 63.88 with 8 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Essent Group analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Essent vendors, executives, and/or customers. Note, the total number of analysts currently providing their opinion is not significant to determine adequate consensus on Essent. We strongly encourage you to use your own analysis of Essent Group to validate this buy or sell advice. Essent recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Essent Group target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Essent to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Lowest Forecast
58.13
Highest Forecast
70.9
Target Price
63.88
  
It's important to approach Essent's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Essent Target Price Consensus

Essent target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Essent's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   8  Buy
Most Essent analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Essent stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Essent Group, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Essent Target Price Projection

Essent's current and average target prices are 59.00 and 63.88, respectively. The current price of Essent is the price at which Essent Group is currently trading. On the other hand, Essent's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Essent Market Quote on 30th of January 2025

Low Price58.57Odds
High Price59.43Odds

59.0

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Essent Target Price

Low Estimate58.13Odds
High Estimate70.9Odds

63.875

Historical Lowest Forecast  58.13 Target Price  63.88 Highest Forecast  70.9
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Essent Group and the information provided on this page.

Essent Analyst Ratings

Essent's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Essent stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Essent's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Essent's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Essent price targets

Essent's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Essent's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Essent's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Essent's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Essent Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Essent is a key component of Essent valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Essent.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
57.3058.6960.08
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
54.7856.1764.52
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
56.0157.4158.80
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.711.731.76
Details

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