Enact Holdings Inc (ACT)

Currency in USD
49.78
-0.16(-0.32%)
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49.780.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
49.5050.04
52 wk Range
34.6450.26
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
49.94
Open
49.94
Day's Range
49.5-50.04
52 wk Range
34.64-50.26
Volume
249.56K
Average Volume (3m)
342.92K
1-Year Change
32.9594%
Book Value / Share
38.65
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
50.20
Upside
+0.84%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Enact Holdings Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 50.20
(+0.84% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold49.00-1.57%44.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold48.00-3.58%46.00MaintainAug 07, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold50.00+0.44%46.00MaintainAug 07, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold46.00-7.59%45.00MaintainJul 13, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold46.00-7.59%-New CoverageJun 25, 2026

Enact Holdings Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Enact reported Q2 2026 adjusted operating income of $177M ($1.26/share), beating estimates by 5.9%; revenue of $317.3M topped forecasts by 0.9%.
  • New insurance written surged 15% YoY to $15B, driven by elevated rates and strong mortgage insurance demand; insurance in force rose 2% to $274B.
  • Company raised 2026 capital return guidance to $550M-$600M from $500M, reflecting strong performance and confidence in outlook amid aggressive buybacks.
  • Credit performance remained robust with 14% loss ratio and $37M reserve release; management expects seasonal delinquency uptick in H2 2026.
  • Shares unchanged after-hours at $47.83, near 52-week high; stock up 22% YTD with P/E of 10.3, suggesting attractive valuation relative to earnings.
Last Updated: 2026-08-06, 08:54 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.26 / 1.19
Revenue / Forecast
317.3M / 314.49M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.74%
Dividend Yield
1.92%
Industry Median 3.16%
Annualized payout
0.96
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

ACT Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
ACT
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
10.0x28.1x9.9x
PEG Ratio
1.350.270.03
Price/Book
1.3x1.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
5.4x1.4x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
0.1%9.4%12.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Enact Holdings, Inc. operates as a private mortgage insurance company in the United States. The company engages in writing and assuming residential mortgage guaranty insurance. It also offers private mortgage insurance products insuring prime-based, individually underwritten residential mortgage loans; pool mortgage insurance; contract underwriting services; and mortgage-related reinsurance products. The company serves large money center banks, non-bank lenders, national and local mortgage bankers, community banks, and credit unions. The company was formerly known as Genworth Mortgage Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Enact Holdings, Inc. in May 2021. Enact Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Enact Holdings, Inc. is a subsidiary of Genworth Holdings Inc.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
419

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
18.07M13.15%902.59M
Other Institutional Investors
124.52M86.85%6.22B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
142.6M100.00%7.12B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Genworth Financial, Inc.79.57%111,078,3465,547,253
BlackRock, Inc.3.42%4,780,711238,749

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FAQ

What Is the Enact Holdings (ACT) Stock Price Today?

The Enact Holdings stock price today is 49.78 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Enact Holdings Trade On?

Enact Holdings is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Enact Holdings?

The stock symbol for Enact Holdings is "ACT."

Does Enact Holdings Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Enact Holdings dividend yield is 1.92%.

What Is the Enact Holdings Market Cap?

As of today, Enact Holdings market cap is 6.82B USD.

What Is Enact Holdings's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Enact Holdings EPS (TTM) is 4.74.

When Is the Next Enact Holdings Earnings Date?

Enact Holdings will release its next earnings report on Nov 03, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ACT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Enact Holdings Stock Split?

Enact Holdings has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Enact Holdings Have?

Enact Holdings has 419 employees.

What is the current trading status of Enact Holdings (ACT)?

As of Aug 17, 2026, Enact Holdings (ACT) is trading at a price of 49.78 USD, with a previous close of 49.94 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 49.50 USD to 50.04 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 34.64 USD to 50.26 USD.

What Is Enact Holdings (ACT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Enact Holdings is 50.20 USD, with a high estimate of 53 USD and a low estimate of 48 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +0.84% Upside potential.

What Is the ACT Premarket Price?

ACT's last pre-market stock price is 49.95 USD. The pre-market share volume is 50.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.01, or 0.02%.
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