Essent Reports Third Quarter 2026 Net Income of $163 Million and Announces $500 Million Share Repurchase Program
Essent Group (ESNT) reported a third-quarter net income of $163 million, navigating a period of stagnant housing turnover caused by elevated interest rates. While insurance in force grew only 1% year-over-year to $250 billion, the company is leveraging its strong cash flow to execute a new $500 million share repurchase program, effectively shrinking its equity base while waiting for market recovery. Management noted that although average insured mortgage balances have risen from $300,000 to $400,000 due to home price appreciation, credit risk remains stable. The company is utilizing reinsurance to hedge against tail risks and economic downturns while maintaining sufficient capital to capture market share during industry stress. Despite recent stock volatility, leadership remains optimistic about long-term housing demand recovery in line with GDP growth.
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Topics: cash flow earnings report mortgage insurance net income share repurchase program
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