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Essent Group Exceeds Expectations with Strong Performance, Driving Profits and Rewarding Investors

Author: Benzinga Insights | September 11, 2023 11:05am

By the end of today, September 11, 2023, Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) is set to deliver a dividend payout of $0.25 per share, equating to an annualized dividend yield of 1.96%. The company's dividend payout went ex-dividend on August 31, 2023, so only the investors that owned the stock prior to the ex-dividend date will receive this payout.

Essent Group Recent Dividend Payouts

Ex-Date Payments per year Dividend Yield Announced Record Payable
2023-08-31 4 $0.25 1.96% 2023-08-04 2023-09-01 2023-09-11
2023-05-31 4 $0.25 2.44% 2023-05-05 2023-06-01 2023-06-12
2023-03-09 4 $0.25 2.36% 2023-02-10 2023-03-10 2023-03-20
2022-11-30 4 $0.23 2.41% 2022-11-04 2022-12-01 2022-12-12
2022-08-31 4 $0.22 2.07% 2022-08-05 2022-09-01 2022-09-12
2022-05-31 4 $0.21 2.03% 2022-05-06 2022-06-01 2022-06-10
2022-03-09 4 $0.2 1.75% 2022-02-11 2022-03-10 2022-03-21
2021-11-30 4 $0.19 1.61% 2021-11-05 2021-12-01 2021-12-10
2021-08-31 4 $0.18 1.56% 2021-08-06 2021-09-01 2021-09-10
2021-05-28 4 $0.17 1.38% 2021-05-07 2021-06-01 2021-06-10
2021-03-09 4 $0.16 1.48% 2021-02-19 2021-03-10 2021-03-19
2020-11-30 4 $0.16 1.53% 2020-11-06 2020-12-01 2020-12-10

Analyzing Essent Group Financial Health

Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.

YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share

dividend chart graph

From 2020 to 2022, the company's dividend per share showed a positive trend, increasing steadily from $0.64 in 2020 to $0.86 in 2022. This demonstrates the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders by consistently raising dividends.

YoY Earnings Growth For Essent Group

earning chart graph

From 2020 to 2022, Essent Group experienced a growth in earnings per share, with an increase from $5.47 to $7.05. This positive earnings trend indicates the company's potential to enhance their cash dividend payout, which can benefit income-seeking investors.

Recap

In this article, we explore the recent dividend payout of Essent Group and its significance for shareholders. The company has decided to distribute a dividend of $0.25 per share today, which equates to an annualized dividend yield of 1.96%.

With an increase in dividend per share and earnings per share from 2020 to 2022, Essent Group demonstrates a healthy financial status and is likely to maintain their dividend distribution to investors.

To remain updated on any changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the coming quarters.

[Click here](https://www.compensationrecovery.com/symbol//dividends) to find details on Essent Group's previous dividends.

To keep track of which companies are distributing dividends, click here to visit our Dividends Calendar.

This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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