Essent Group reports Q2 EPS $1.61, consensus $1.51

Reports Q2 revenue $249.17M, consensus $261.12M. “We are pleased with our Q2 financial results, which reflect the high quality of our portfolio and the resilience in housing and employment,” said Mark A. Casale, Chairman and CEO. “Our strong operational performance continues to demonstrate the earnings power of our business and provide us with attractive levels of excess capital, which we can then deploy in the best long-term interest of our shareholders.”