Essent Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

ESNT Stock  USD 60.84  0.42  0.69%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Essent is Buy, with 2 strong buy opinions. The current projected Essent target price consensus is 68.31 with 8 analyst opinions. 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.
The most common way Essent Group analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview Essent executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. 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 buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Essent Group target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on projected price volatility of 1.6842.
Lowest Forecast
62.16
Highest Forecast
75.83
Target Price
68.31
At this time, Essent's Pretax Profit Margin is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Operating Profit Margin is likely to gain to 0.68 in 2026, whereas Gross Profit is likely to drop slightly above 658.4 M in 2026. At this time, Essent's Non Current Liabilities Total is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Other Stockholder Equity is likely to gain to about 1.1 B in 2026, whereas Total Current Liabilities is likely to drop slightly above 336.3 M in 2026.
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 60.84 and 68.31, 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. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Essent Market Quote on 28th of February 2026

Low Price60.67Odds
High Price61.31Odds

60.84

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Essent Target Price

Low Estimate62.16Odds
High Estimate75.83Odds

68.3125

Historical Lowest Forecast  62.16 Target Price  68.31 Highest Forecast  75.83
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
59.2060.8862.56
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
54.7665.0866.76
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
55.6757.3659.04
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.631.721.79
Details

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