Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) reported a 1.5% decline in revenue to $311.8 million in Q3 CY2025, missing analyst estimates by 1.6%. GAAP profit of $1.67 per share fell 5.5% below consensus. CEO Mark Casale highlighted strong credit quality despite increased default provisions and claim severity. The company expects high persistency, steady yields, and robust capital to drive future growth. Essent raised its quota share reinsurance to optimize capital efficiency. StockStory will monitor persistency trends, capital deployment, and credit management for future performance indicators. ESNT trades at $61.11 post-earnings. Is now the time to invest?

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