Essent (ESNT) | Dividend History & Payments | 2019 - 2025
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TL;DR: Essent Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Essent has paid $0.87 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 1.47%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.53%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $2.63 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 14, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$0.87
12-Month Div. Yield
1.47%
3-Year Total Dividend
$2.63
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.88
3-Year Avg Yield
0.53%
Last 5Y Dividend
$4.06
All Time Dividend
$4.68
Date Range
Sep 2019 - Mar 2025
Essent Yearly Dividend History Chart
Essent Dividend History From 2019 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $0.31 | $0.31 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.12 | $0.28 | 1.94% |
| 2023 | 3 | $0.75 | $0.25 | 1.67% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.86 | $0.22 | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.70 | $0.18 | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.64 | $0.16 | 1.61% |
| 2019 | 2 | $0.30 | $0.15 | 0.59% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.31 | 0.56% | $55.59 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.50% | $56.14 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.45% | $62.63 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.50% | $56.47 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.28 | 0.51% | $55.33 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.25 | 0.51% | $49.05 |
| May 31, 2023 | $0.25 | 0.54% | $46.18 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.25 | 0.63% | $39.83 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.23 | 0.58% | $39.59 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.22 | 0.57% | $38.86 |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.21 | 0.50% | $42.32 |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.20 | 0.49% | $40.83 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.19 | 0.45% | $42.56 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.18 | 0.38% | $46.86 |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.17 | 0.36% | $47.37 |
| Mar 9, 2021 | $0.16 | 0.35% | $45.92 |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.16 | 0.35% | $45.89 |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.16 | 0.43% | $37.42 |
| Jun 1, 2020 | $0.16 | 0.42% | $37.77 |
| Mar 9, 2020 | $0.16 | 0.43% | $37.64 |
| Dec 3, 2019 | $0.15 | 0.28% | $53.90 |
| Sep 3, 2019 | $0.15 | 0.31% | $48.19 |
Essent Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Axis Capital
AXS | $1.76 | 1.73% | 0.70% | $1.61 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Essent
ESNT | $0.87 | 1.47% | 0.53% | $0.88 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| $1.48 | 2.73% | 1.04% | $1.71 | Mar 17, 2025 | |
MGIC Investment
MTG | $0.39 | 1.45% | 0.62% | $0.42 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Ryan Specialty
RYAN | $0.34 | 0.51% | 0.18% | $0.19 | Mar 4, 2025 |
Only companies with available dividend data are shown. Click on peer company names to view their detailed dividend history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Essent been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Essent has been paying dividends for 6 years, from 2019 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $4.68 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Essent's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Essent's most recent dividend payment was $0.31 per share, with an ex-dividend date of March 14, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Essent's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Essent's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $1.12 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Essent's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Essent's dividend payments, the company paid $0.75 per share in 2023 versus $1.12 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.37. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Essent have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Essent has paid a total of $4.68 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $750.60 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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