Essent Group Ltd (ESNT)
Who owns Essent Group Ltd (ESNT)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 96.3% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 98.7%.
Ownership Structure
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 13.01 | 11,987,945 | +0.7 | 12/31/2025 |
| BlackRock Inc | 12.97 | 11,955,055 | -8.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 8.00 | 7,375,293 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 5.82 | 5,362,232 | -0.7 | 03/31/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 5.53 | 5,093,773 | +1.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| Capital World Investors | 5.10 | 4,695,817 | -1.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.42 | 4,074,299 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.12 | 3,797,517 | +0.4 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds SMALLCAP World A | 5.64 | 5,196,102 | -25.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 3.51 | 3,238,289 | +0.0 | 05/29/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. Jul 2026 | Gibbons Mary Lourdes | SVP and Chief Legal Officer | Sell | 4,678 | 67.04 | 313,613 |
| 14. Jul 2026 | Casale Mark | Chairman, CEO and President | Sell | 78,699 | 65.23 | 5,133,536 |
| 13. Jul 2026 | Casale Mark | Chairman, CEO and President | Sell | 23,900 | 65.07 | 1,555,173 |
| 7. Jul 2026 | Casale Mark | Chairman, CEO and President | Sell | 29,329 | 65.35 | 1,916,650 |
| 6. Jul 2026 | Casale Mark | Chairman, CEO and President | Sell | 1,245 | 65.08 | 81,025 |
| 20. Apr 2026 | Mary Lourdes Gibbons | SVP | Sell | 7,628 | 63.01 | 480,640 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character.
View all insider transactions →Data as of: July 31, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.