ESNT Q2 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates on Strong Reinsurance Growth

Essent Group (ESNT) reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with operating net income per share and revenues surpassing Zacks Consensus Estimates. The positive performance was driven by higher total revenues, significant growth in net premiums earned from its reinsurance segment, and increased income from other invested assets, despite higher provisions for losses and operating expenses. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share and repurchased 5.8 million common shares.