Essent Group Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Its mortgage insurance products include primary, pool, and master policy. The company also provides information technology maintenance and development services; customer support-related services; underwriting consulting; and contract underwriting services. It serves the originators of residential mortgage loans, such as regulated depository institutions, mortgage banks, credit unions, and other lenders. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda.
Essent Dividend Announcement
• Essent announced a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-11. Ex dividend date: 2024-12-02
• Essent annual dividend for 2024 was $1.12
• Essent annual dividend for 2023 was $1.00
• Essent's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.01%
• Essent's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 15.21%
Essent Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-12-02 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2024-12-11 |
2024-08-30 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2024-09-10 |
2024-05-31 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2024-06-10 |
2024-03-12 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2024-03-22 |
2023-11-30 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2023-12-11 |
2023-08-31 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2023-09-11 |
2023-05-31 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2023-06-12 |
2023-03-09 | $0.25 | quarterly | 2023-03-20 |
2022-11-30 | $0.23 | quarterly | 2022-12-12 |
2022-08-31 | $0.22 | quarterly | 2022-09-12 |
2022-05-31 | $0.21 | quarterly | 2022-06-10 |
2022-03-09 | $0.20 | quarterly | 2022-03-21 |
2021-11-30 | $0.19 | quarterly | 2021-12-10 |
2021-08-31 | $0.18 | quarterly | 2021-09-10 |
2021-05-28 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2021-06-10 |
2021-03-09 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2021-03-19 |
2020-11-30 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2020-12-10 |
2020-08-28 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2020-09-10 |
2020-06-01 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2020-06-12 |
2020-03-09 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2020-03-20 |
2019-12-03 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2019-12-16 |
2019-09-03 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2019-09-16 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Essent's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Essent publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Essent distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Essent are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Essent sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Essent distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Essent declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Essent's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review Essent's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.