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Essent Group (ESNT) Dividend Yield, Date & History

$51.75
-1.16 (-2.19%)
(As of 02/9/2024 08:56 PM ET)

Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
1.93%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
Dividend Increase
Track Record
4 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
16.04%
Dividend Payout Ratio
15.38%
Next
Dividend Payment
Mar. 22
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Essent Group vs. The Competition

TypeEssent GroupFinance CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.00$1.58$1.46
Dividend Yield1.93%586.34%361.36%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth16.04%888.76%1,253.84%
Track Record4 years7 years10 years

Essent Group Dividend Payout Ratio

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings15.38%
Based on This Year's Estimates15.02%
Based on Next Year's Estimates14.01%
Based on Cashflow12.64%

Essent Group Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/9/2024Quarterly$0.282.16%3/12/20243/13/20243/22/2024
11/2/2023quarterly$0.252%11/30/202312/1/202312/11/2023
8/4/2023Quarterly$0.251.9%8/31/20239/1/20239/11/2023
5/5/2023Quarterly$0.252.35%5/31/20236/1/20236/12/2023
2/10/2023quarterly$0.252.3%3/9/20233/10/20233/20/2023
11/4/2022Quarterly$0.232.44%11/30/202212/1/202212/12/2022
8/5/2022Quarterly$0.222.05%8/31/20229/1/20229/12/2022
5/6/2022Quarterly$0.211.99%5/31/20226/1/20226/10/2022
2/14/2022quarterly$0.201.8%3/9/20223/10/20223/21/2022
11/5/2021Quarterly$0.191.58%11/30/202112/1/202112/10/2021
8/6/2021Quarterly$0.181.5%8/31/20219/1/20219/10/2021
5/7/2021Quarterly$0.171.37%5/28/20216/1/20216/10/2021
2/19/2021Quarterly$0.161.45%3/9/20213/10/20213/19/2021
11/6/2020Quarterly$0.161.56%11/30/202012/1/202012/10/2020
8/7/2020Quarterly$0.161.79%8/28/20208/31/20209/10/2020
5/8/2020Quarterly$0.162.3%6/1/20206/2/20206/12/2020
2/14/2020Quarterly$0.161.31%3/9/20203/10/20203/20/2020
11/8/2019Quarterly$0.151.13%12/3/201912/4/201912/16/2019
8/2/2019Quarterly$0.151.31%9/3/20199/4/20199/16/2019
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)













Essent Group Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Essent Group's dividend yield?

The current dividend yield for Essent Group is 1.93%. Learn more on ESNT's dividend yield history.

How much is Essent Group's annual dividend?

The annual dividend for ESNT shares is $1.00. Learn more on ESNT's annual dividend history.

How often does Essent Group pay dividends?

Essent Group pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

When is Essent Group's next dividend payment?

Essent Group's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.28 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, March 22, 2024.

When was Essent Group's most recent dividend payment?

Essent Group's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.25 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, December 11, 2023.

When is Essent Group's ex-dividend date?

Essent Group's next ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

When was Essent Group's most recent ex-dividend date?

Essent Group's most recent ex-dividend date was Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Is Essent Group's dividend growing?

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 16.04% per year.

What track record does Essent Group have of raising its dividend?

Essent Group has increased its dividend for the past 4 consecutive years.

When did Essent Group last increase or decrease its dividend?

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.03 on Friday, February 9, 2024.

What is Essent Group's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio for ESNT is:
  • 15.38% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 15.02% based on this year's estimates
  • 14.01% based on next year's estimates
  • 12.64% based on cash flow

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