Analyst consensus rating

Essent Group Analyst Rating: Buy

ESNT is rated Buy by 7 analysts with a $74.71 target. As of 2026-08-25.

Direct answer

Essent Group's consensus rating is Buy.

7 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $74.71.
Forecast evidence checked August 25, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$68.47
Average price target
$74.71
High price target
$80.00
Low price target
$65.00
Low target gap
-5.1%
Target upside
+9.1%
High target gap
+16.8%
Target range width
21.9%
Consensus rating
Buy
Analysts
7
Evidence date
August 25, 2026
Valid through
September 1, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Essent Group?

Essent Group has a verified Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $74.71.

How far are Essent Group's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -5.1%, while the high target implies +16.8%.

How many analysts are included in Essent Group's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 7 analysts.

How is Essent Group's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $74.71 is divided by the recorded price of $68.47, then one is subtracted to produce +9.1%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Essent Group's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-25. The dataset is valid through 2026-09-01.