ESNT Dividend History - Essent

Track the latest ESNT dividend history: 2.04% Dividend Yield, 11.84% Annual Growth - Explore ESNT's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 2.04%
Cash Amount 12m 1.15
Dividend Growth 5y avg 11.84%
Dividend Rating 68.60%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.09%
Payout Ratio 16.8%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: -0.11%
#13 in Group
Total Return 5y: 101.56%
#13 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
ESNT 5,799m 2.04% 4.09%
RCB 1,738m 4.87% 9.39%
AGM 2,012m 3.0% 11.9%
UWMC 9,869m 4.91% 4.23%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
ESNT 5,799m 11.8% 68.6%
RDN 4,558m 14.4% 71.6%
MTG 5,607m 15.3% 60.5%
WD 2,947m 12.5% 73.3%

ESNT Dividend History - Last 23 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount 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 History - FAQ

Does ESNT pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 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 March 2025, ESNT`s dividend yield is 2.04%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.15M USD by the current share price of 56.74.

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 Rate of ESNT?

ESNT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.8M% 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 4.09M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Essent five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.15M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (28.15):

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 2.04% 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 68.60%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: ESNT Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of ESNT`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Essent are growing at a rate of 0.19% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is 5.1%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is negatively affected by an increasing number of shares.

Did Essent ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Growth Rate
2010 22,000,000
2011 24,000,000 +9.09%
2012 28,000,000 +16.67%
2013 18,000,000 -35.71%
2014 86,000,000 +377.78%
2015 92,000,000 +6.98%
2016 92,000,000
2017 95,000,000 +3.26%
2018 98,000,000 +3.16%
2019 98,000,000
2020 106,000,000 +8.16%
2021 112,000,000 +5.66%
2022 108,000,000 -3.57%
2023 107,000,000 -0.93%
2024 107,000,000