Rating Change
B of A Securities analysts downgraded Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACT) from Buy to Underperform on October 30, 2026.
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Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) Downgraded to Underperform by B of A Securities
B of A Securities analysts downgraded Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACT) from Buy to Underperform on October 30, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACT) · downgrade
- Firm
- B of A Securities
- Rating
- Buy to Underperform
- Price at event
- $48.06
- Market capitalization
- $6.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- B of A Securities downgraded Enact Holdings (ACT) from Buy to Underperform on October 30, 2026, potentially influencing institutional investor positioning.
Market Context
Enact Holdings, Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $48.06 with a market capitalization of $6.0B.
Analyst downgrades can weigh on a stock in the short term as institutional investors who follow B of A Securities's research adjust their positions. However, downgrades also sometimes create buying opportunities if the market overreacts to the rating change. The reasoning behind the downgrade matters more than the rating itself.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Enact Holdings, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 1 Buy, 7 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | B of A Securities | Underperform | N/A |
| Oct 12, 2026 | JP Morgan | Underweight | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View ACT Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underperform rating mean for ACT?
A rating of Underperform from B of A Securities reflects the analyst's outlook on Enact Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACT). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the ACT forecast page.