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Market sentiment signals for Essent Group (ESNT): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
11 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.00
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$69
+12.7%
Highest Price Target
$80
+30.5%
Lowest Price Target
$60
-2.1%
Short Interest
4.7%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Barclays | Terry Ma— | +7.6% | $65 → $66 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Roth Capital | Harry Fong— | +30.5% | $65 → $80 | Maintained | Buy |