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Yield 12m 2.06%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.15
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 11.84%
Overall Dividend Rating 71.03%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.04%
Payout Ratio 16.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 5.20%
#13 in Group
Total Return 5y: 143.19%
#12 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
ESNT 5,693m 2.06% 5.04%
UWMC 9,869m 7.37% 5.55%
RCB 1,738m 4.84% 8.53%
AGM 1,841m 3.16% 11.1%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
ESNT 5,693m 11.8% 16.8%
RDN 4,467m 14.4% 24.2%
MTG 5,828m 15.3% 17.4%
WD 2,605m 12.5% 81.6%

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ESNT Dividend History: Last 23 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-24 Quarterly 0.31 10.7% 0.57%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-11 Quarterly 0.28 0.49%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.28 0.44%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-10 Quarterly 0.28 0.5%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.28 12% 0.51%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-11 Quarterly 0.25 0.52%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-11 Quarterly 0.25 0.5%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-12 Quarterly 0.25 0.56%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-20 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% 0.58%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-12 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% 0.59%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-12 Quarterly 0.22 4.8% 0.55%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.21 5% 0.5%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.2 5.3% 0.49%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.19 5.6% 0.46%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% 0.39%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% 0.35%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-19 Quarterly 0.16 0.38%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.16 0.36%
2020-08-28 2020-08-31 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.16 0.44%
2020-06-01 2020-06-02 2020-06-12 Quarterly 0.16 0.48%
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.16 6.7%
2019-12-03 2019-12-04 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.15
2019-09-03 2019-09-04 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.15

ESNT Dividend FAQ

Does ESNT pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, ESNT paid a dividend of 1.15 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of ESNT?

As of April 2025, ESNT`s dividend yield is 2.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.15 USD by the current share price of 55.54.

How often does ESNT pay dividends?

ESNT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), ESNT has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ESNT?

The next ex-dividend date for Essent (ESNT) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of ESNT?

ESNT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.8% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ESNT?

ESNT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.04%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Essent five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.15) divided by the purchase price five years ago (22.84):

What is the Payout Consistency of ESNT?

ESNT Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Essent has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does ESNT have a good Dividend Yield?

ESNT`s 2.06% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ESNT?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ESNT is 16.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ESNT?

ESNT`s Overall Dividend Rating is 71.03%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

ESNT Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ESNT`s Outstanding Shares?

Essent`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.13% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Essent ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2010 22,000,000
2011 24,000,000 +9.09%
2012 56,667,000 +136.11%
2013 55,130,000 -2.71%
2014 87,950,000 +59.53%
2015 91,918,000 +4.51%
2016 92,577,000 +0.72%
2017 98,497,000 +6.39%
2018 98,066,000 -0.44%
2019 98,376,000 +0.32%
2020 112,310,000 +14.16%
2021 110,028,000 -2.03%
2022 107,419,000 -2.37%
2023 106,823,000 -0.55%
2024 106,104,000 -0.67%