Essent (ESNT) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $64.70, +1.47% vs the prior close of $63.76.
- Volume 499.02K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ESNT rises 1.5% to $64.70, 4 up days in a row. Closed at $64.70, +1.47% vs the prior close of $63.76. Day range $63.90–$64.78, opened at $63.84.
ESNT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — ESNT rises 1.5% to $64.70, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $64.70, +1.47% vs the prior close of $63.76. Day range $63.90–$64.78, opened at $63.84.
- Volume was 499.02K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 739.77K.
- Price is -2.3% vs its 50-day average ($66.25) and +3.0% vs its 200-day average ($62.79).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 8.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 15, 2026 — ESNT rises 1.4% to $63.76, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $63.76, +1.45% vs the prior close of $62.85. Day range $63.24–$64.38, opened at $63.96.
- Volume was 609.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 739.63K.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($66.27) and +1.5% vs its 200-day average ($62.80).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 9.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — ESNT rises 1.3% to $62.85
- Closed at $62.85, +1.31% vs the prior close of $62.04. Day range $60.93–$62.95, opened at $61.69.
- Volume was 952.80K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 729.24K.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($66.33) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($62.81).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 10.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ESNT rises 0.6% to $62.04
- Closed at $62.04, +0.58% vs the prior close of $61.68. Day range $61.36–$62.52, opened at $62.39.
- Volume was 691.30K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 723.64K.
- Price is -6.6% vs its 50-day average ($66.40) and -1.2% vs its 200-day average ($62.82).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 11.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ESNT dips 1.3% to $61.68
- Closed at $61.68, -1.30% vs the prior close of $62.49. Day range $61.44–$62.54, opened at $61.84.
- Volume was 542.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 721.72K.
- Price is -7.2% vs its 50-day average ($66.50) and -1.9% vs its 200-day average ($62.84).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 12.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ESNT dips 1.7% to $62.49
- Closed at $62.49, -1.73% vs the prior close of $63.59. Day range $62.44–$63.17, opened at $63.00.
- Volume was 559.80K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 720.13K.
- Price is -6.1% vs its 50-day average ($66.58) and -0.6% vs its 200-day average ($62.86).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ESNT rises 2.7% to $63.59, 6 up days in a row
- Closed at $63.59, +2.73% vs the prior close of $61.90. Day range $61.73–$63.63, opened at $61.73.
- Volume was 834.70K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 715.08K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($66.66) and +1.1% vs its 200-day average ($62.88).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 9.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 6 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — ESNT ends flat (+0.0%) to $61.90, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $61.90, +0.02% vs the prior close of $61.89. Day range $61.41–$62.20, opened at $61.41.
- Volume was 826.20K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 712.16K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($66.75) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($62.89).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 12.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — ESNT rises 1.3% to $61.89, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $61.89, +1.31% vs the prior close of $61.09. Day range $60.88–$62.02, opened at $61.23.
- Volume was 633.90K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 707.15K.
- Price is -7.4% vs its 50-day average ($66.86) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($62.92).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 44% of that range, 12.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — ESNT rises 1.4% to $61.09, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $61.09, +1.44% vs the prior close of $60.22. Day range $60.09–$61.67, opened at $60.15.
- Volume was 1.01M shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 693.92K.
- Price is -8.8% vs its 50-day average ($66.95) and -2.9% vs its 200-day average ($62.94).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 13.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — ESNT rises 2.3% to $60.22
- Closed at $60.22, +2.31% vs the prior close of $58.86. Day range $58.92–$60.68, opened at $59.14.
- Volume was 868.80K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 684.33K.
- Price is -10.2% vs its 50-day average ($67.04) and -4.4% vs its 200-day average ($62.96).
- 52-week range $55.34–$70.37; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 14.4% below the 52-week high.
ESNT latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ESNT in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Weinstock David B sold 5,500 shares at $68.54 (≈$376.97K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 29,994
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kasmar Roy James sold 2,500 shares at $68.70 (≈$171.75K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Kasmar Roy James sold 2,337 shares at $68.73 (≈$160.62K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Kasmar Roy James sold 2,500 shares at $68.70 (≈$171.75K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Kasmar Roy James sold 2,337 shares at $68.73 (≈$160.62K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Kasmar Roy James sold 2,500 shares at $68.70 (≈$171.75K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Kasmar Roy James sold 2,337 shares at $68.73 (≈$160.62K) on Sep 14, 2026
- …plus 2 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $362.69M (prior year $319.14M) (+13.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $189.71M (prior year $195.34M) (-2.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.08 (prior year $1.93) (+7.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade ESNT
- Last results release: Aug 7, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 8, 2026, Feb 13, 2026, Nov 7, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 6, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.59% (largest 8.4%).
- Liquidity: about 832.56K shares (≈$53.87M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $64.70 vs a range of $55.34–$70.37 (62% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 31, 2026 ($0.35/share); 3 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: David B Weinstock sold 5,500 shares on Sep 15, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 7, 2026; 8-K Aug 7, 2026; 10-Q May 8, 2026.
- Share count: 89.88M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -8.8% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Surety Insurance.
ESNT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 63.84 | 64.78 | 63.90 | 64.70 | 499.02K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 63.96 | 64.38 | 63.24 | 63.76 | 609.10K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 61.69 | 62.95 | 60.93 | 62.85 | 952.80K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 62.39 | 62.52 | 61.36 | 62.04 | 691.30K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 61.84 | 62.54 | 61.44 | 61.68 | 542.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 63.00 | 63.17 | 62.44 | 62.49 | 559.80K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 61.73 | 63.63 | 61.73 | 63.59 | 834.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 61.41 | 62.20 | 61.41 | 61.90 | 826.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 61.23 | 62.02 | 60.88 | 61.89 | 633.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 60.15 | 61.67 | 60.09 | 61.09 | 1.01M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 59.14 | 60.68 | 58.92 | 60.22 | 868.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 58.29 | 59.39 | 57.90 | 58.86 | 1.25M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 63.07 | 63.44 | 57.61 | 57.91 | 1.75M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 63.19 | 63.79 | 62.49 | 63.24 | 819.10K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 63.55 | 63.85 | 63.15 | 63.44 | 558.30K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 64.28 | 64.34 | 63.23 | 63.73 | 771.30K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 65.53 | 66.01 | 64.13 | 64.26 | 886.10K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 65.31 | 66.29 | 65.22 | 65.45 | 758.30K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 66.68 | 67.17 | 65.69 | 65.70 | 1.20M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 67.59 | 68.05 | 66.46 | 66.47 | 626.50K |
About Essent
Essent (ESNT) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Surety Insurance”. Its business address is in HAMILTON, Bermuda. State of incorporation: Bermuda. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1448893.
ESNT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| David C Benson | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Mark Casale | Chairman, CEO and President | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Martin P. Connor | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Aditya Dutt | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| April Joyce Galda | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Angela L Heise | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Roy James Kasmar | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Anu Karna | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Douglas J Pauls | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| William Spiegel | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Vijay Bhasin | SVP and Chief Risk Officer | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Mark Casale | Chairman, CEO and President | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Christopher G Curran | Pres., Essent Guaranty, Inc. | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Mary Lourdes Gibbons | SVP and Chief Legal Officer | Sep 14, 2026 |
| David B Weinstock | SVP and CFO | Sep 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | David B Weinstock | Sale | 5,500 | $68.54 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | David B Weinstock | Sale | 5,500 | $68.54 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | David B Weinstock | Sale | 5,500 | $68.54 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | David B Weinstock | Sale | 5,500 | $68.54 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Roy James Kasmar | Sale | 2,500 | $68.70 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Roy James Kasmar | Sale | 2,337 | $68.73 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Roy James Kasmar | Sale | 2,500 | $68.70 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Roy James Kasmar | Sale | 2,337 | $68.73 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Roy James Kasmar | Sale | 2,500 | $68.70 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Roy James Kasmar | Sale | 2,337 | $68.73 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Roy James Kasmar | Sale | 2,500 | $68.70 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Roy James Kasmar | Sale | 2,337 | $68.73 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Mark Casale | Sale | 798 | $70.01 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Mark Casale | Sale | 798 | $70.01 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Mark Casale | Sale | 798 | $70.01 |
ESNT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.26B | $689.97M | 6.90 | $856.05M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.24B | $729.40M | 6.85 | $861.53M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.11B | $696.39M | 6.50 | $763.00M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.00B | $831.35M | 7.72 | $588.82M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.03B | $681.78M | 6.11 | $709.26M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $7.59B, total liabilities $1.93B, cash $64.95M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ESNT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $68.72 |
| May 8, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $63.13 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $61.42 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $61.11 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $60.27 |
| May 9, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $58.53 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $58.51 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $56.41 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $53.77 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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