The chart below shows how ESNT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ESNT sees a +1.42% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.54% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.90%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Consistent Net Income: 1. Strong Net Income: Essent Group reported a net income of $176 million for Q3 2024, demonstrating consistent profitability compared to $178 million in the same quarter last year.
Mortgage Insurance Growth: 2. Increased Insurance in Force: The company's US mortgage insurance in force reached $243 billion, marking a 2% increase from the previous year, reflecting growth in their portfolio.
Strong Policy Retention: 3. High Persistency Rate: The persistency rate for the mortgage insurance portfolio was approximately 87%, indicating strong retention of policies compared to the previous quarter.
Strong Cash Reserves: 4. Robust Cash Position: As of September 30th, Essent held $6.4 billion in cash and investments, with a new money yield of nearly 5%, enhancing their financial stability.
Capital Return to Investors: 5. Shareholder Returns: The company paid a dividend of $29.5 million to shareholders and repurchased 170,000 shares for $9.6 million, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to investors.
Negative
Earnings Per Share Decline: 1. Declining Earnings Per Share: The diluted earnings per share decreased to $1.65 in Q3 2024 from $1.91 in Q2 2024, indicating a decline in profitability.
Rising Mortgage Default Rate: 2. Increased Default Rate: The default rate on the US mortgage insurance portfolio rose to 1.95%, up 24 basis points from 1.71% at the end of Q2 2024, reflecting worsening credit conditions.
Increased Loss Provisions: 3. Higher Provision for Losses: A provision for losses and loss adjustment expenses of $30.7 million was recorded in Q3 2024, compared to a benefit of $334,000 in Q2 2024, indicating increased risk in the portfolio.
Average Premium Rate Decline: 4. Decreased Average Premium Rate: The net average premium rate fell to 35 basis points in Q3 2024, down 1 basis point from the previous quarter, suggesting reduced revenue potential from premiums.
Rising Operating Expenses: 5. Increased Operating Expenses: Other underwriting and operating expenses totaled $57.3 million in Q3 2024, which includes $14.8 million of title expenses, indicating rising costs that could impact profitability.
Essent Group Ltd. (ESNT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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