JPMorgan Raises Essent Group (ESNT) Target as Policy Risk Clouds Consumer Finance [Yahoo! Finance]
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On January 9, JPMorgan analyst Richard Shane lifted the firm's price target on Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT) to $66 from $65 and kept a Neutral rating on the stock. The move came as JPMorgan updated ratings and price targets across the consumer finance group ahead of Q4 earnings. In his note, Shane pointed to fresh uncertainty tied to President Trump's proposal that would require credit card issuers to cap interest rates at 10% for one year. He said the idea adds near-term volatility for the sector. JPMorgan warned that if such a cap were implemented, it “would fundamentally reshape the card industry,” cutting into issuer profitability and limiting credit access for consumers. Still, the firm described Trump's post as a “high-severity, low-probability risk likely subject to significant legal challenges.” Given the backdrop, the analyst said a defensive stance in consumer finance still makes sense. On the fundamentals side, Essent posted net income of $164 million in Q3 2025, with d
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- Why Essent Group (ESNT) Stock Is Trading Up Today [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) had its price target raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $65.00 to $66.00. They now have a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) had its "neutral" rating reaffirmed by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..MarketBeat
- Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) was given a new $65.00 price target on by analysts at Barclays PLC.MarketBeat
- Essent Group (NYSE:ESNT) had its "buy" rating reaffirmed by analysts at Roth Capital.MarketBeat
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- 1/12/26 - Form 4
- 12/22/25 - Form 4
- 12/18/25 - Form 4
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