Essent Group Q1 diluted EPS rises to $1.82 as revenue climbs to $336.1 million
Essent Group reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $171.8 million, or $1.82 per diluted share, down slightly in dollars from $175.4 million but up from $1.69 a year earlier, as total revenues rose to $336.1 million from $317.6 million. The board also declared a $0.35 quarterly dividend payable June 10, 2026, and the company said it had repurchased about 3.5 million shares for over $214 million year to date through April 30, 2026.
Key points
- Diluted EPS was $1.82 versus $1.69 in Q1 2025; net income was $171.8 million versus $175.4 million.
- Total revenues were $336.1 million versus $317.6 million; net premiums earned were $260.1 million versus $245.8 million.
- Mortgage new insurance written was $11.1 billion, compared with $9.9 billion in Q1 2025.
- Quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share is payable June 10, 2026, to holders of record on June 1, 2026.
The filing
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