Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) is listed among the 15 Dividend Growth Stocks with the Highest Growth Rates. Keefe Bruyette raised the price target on ESNT to $71 while maintaining a Market Perform rating. The company provides private mortgage insurance to protect lenders against losses on low-down payment loans and is expanding into title insurance.

Keefe Bruyette analyst Bose George raised the price target for Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) from $67 to $71 on October 7. The company focuses on maintaining strong partnerships with mortgage lenders, staying compliant with regulations, and managing credit risk effectively through reinsurance and disciplined capital allocation. Its strategy prioritizes credit quality, capital efficiency, and shareholder returns.

Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) has increased its dividends for five consecutive years, with an annual average growth rate of nearly 14%. The quarterly dividend stands at $0.31 per share with a dividend yield of 2.04% as of October 30. While ESNT offers investment potential, some AI stocks may have greater upside and lower risk.

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