Essent Group Ltd. reported Q2 net income of $195.3 million, reflecting strong financial performance and a 10.7% dividend growth over the past year. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, maintained a 2.17% dividend yield, and expanded its insurance in force to $246.8 billion. Moody’s Ratings upgraded Essent’s financial strength and debt ratings, while the company repurchased shares under a $500 million plan. The board expanded with new appointees, signaling strategic growth in mortgage insurance.

Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) released Q2 2025 earnings, reporting a net income of $195.3 million, a slight decline from $203.6 million in Q2 2024. The company declared a $0.31 per share dividend, reported $12.5 billion in new insurance written, and $246.8 billion in insurance in force. Moody’s upgraded Essent Guaranty, Inc. and Essent Group Ltd.’s credit ratings. The firm entered two reinsurance agreements, increased ceding percentages on quota share reinsurance, and repurchased 6.8 million shares for $387 million.

Essent Group Ltd. released its second quarter 2025 financial results, reporting a net income of $195.3 million or $1.93 per diluted share, slightly down from $203.6 million or $1.91 per diluted share in the same period of 2024. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 29, 2025. CEO Mark A. Casale expressed satisfaction with the results, citing continued strength in credit, elevated portfolio persistency, and increased investment income.

The article analyzes Essent Group's financial performance, noting its 4.2% stock loss over six months, slower-than-expected revenue growth, and a 0.9x forward P/B valuation. It highlights concerns about the company's business quality and recommends alternative investments.

Bank of New York Mellon Corp reduced its stake in Essent Group Ltd. by 31.7% in Q1, selling 457,864 shares to own 988,108 shares. Other institutional investors, including AdvisorNet Financial, Picton Mahoney Asset Management, and US Bancorp DE, also adjusted their holdings. Analysts upgraded Essent Group’s rating, and insiders sold shares. The company reported strong Q1 earnings and announced a quarterly dividend.