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Essent Group Ltd Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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ESNT dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$0.2800
Forward Dividend yield
2.01%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

ESNT dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
1.94%
Industry
11.34%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

ESNT dividend payout ratio

Essent Group Ltd paid out 15.2% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
84.8%
Payout ratio
15.2%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

ESNT vs Specialty Insurance Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
ESNT1.94%Yes0+15.20%
FAF3.94%Yes0+101.00%
MTG2.19%Yes0+17.70%
AXS2.87%Yes0+43.30%
ACT2.08%2+18.80%
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ESNT dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Mar 22, 2024
Last ex-dividend date
Mar 12, 2024

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Essent Group Dividends FAQ

Does Essent Group pay a dividend?

Yes, ESNT has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Essent Group's Dividend Payment Date?

Essent Group's last dividend payment date was on 2024-03-22, when Essent Group shareholders who owned ESNT shares before 2024-03-12 received a dividend payment of $0.2800 per share. Essent Group's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. Add ESNT to your watchlist to be reminded of ESNT's next dividend payment.

Is Essent Group's dividend stable?

Yes, ESNT's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Essent Group have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

Yes, ESNT's past year earnings per share was $6.56, and their annual dividend per share is $1.03. ESNT's dividend payout ratio is 15.2%, which is sustainable.

How much is Essent Group's dividend?

ESNT pays a dividend of $1.03 per share. ESNT's annual dividend yield is 1.94%. Essent Group's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 11.34%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.22%.

What is Essent Group's Ex-Dividend Date?

Essent Group's previous ex-dividend date was on 2024-03-12. Essent Group shareholders who own ESNT stock before this date received Essent Group's last dividend payment of $0.2800 per share on 2024-03-22. Essent Group's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. Add ESNT to your watchlist to be reminded before ESNT's ex-dividend date.

Is Essent Group's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, ESNT's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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