Rating Change
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated its Outperform rating on Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) on August 10, 2026.
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reiterates Outperform Rating on Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT)
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated its Outperform rating on Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) on August 10, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) · reiterate
- Firm
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
- Rating
- Outperform to Outperform
- Price at event
- $67.61
- Market capitalization
- $6.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated an Outperform rating on Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) on August 10, 2026, with the stock trading at $67.61 and a market capitalization of $6.2 billion.
Market Context
Essent Group Ltd. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $67.61 with a market capitalization of $6.2B.
Analyst coverage from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Essent Group Ltd.
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 Essent Group Ltd.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | RBC Capital | Sector Perform | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Roth Capital | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Jul 13, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View ESNT Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for ESNT?
A rating of Outperform from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reflects the analyst's outlook on Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT). 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 ESNT forecast page.