GlobeNewsWire·5d ago
Enact Receives Ratings Upgrade from AM BestUnderscores Enact's Continued Strong Performance and Robust Capital Position Underscores Enact's Continued Strong Performance and Robust Capital Position
Enact Holdings benefits from a structural tailwind of high persistency in its Insurance in Force, driven by the 'golden handcuff' effect of elevated interest rates, which supports a stable revenue base and an exceptionally low combined ratio of 30.7% in Q2 202...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $1.26+5.9% vs $1.19 | $317M+0.5% vs $316M |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $1.21+0.0% vs $1.21 | $312M-0.9% vs $315M |
Q1 2026 Feb 3, 2026 | $1.23+12.8% vs $1.09 | $313M-1.4% vs $317M |
Q4 2025 Nov 5, 2025 | $1.12+0.0% vs $1.12 | $311M-1.3% vs $316M |
Underscores Enact's Continued Strong Performance and Robust Capital Position Underscores Enact's Continued Strong Performance and Robust Capital Position
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of the following operating subsidiaries of Enact Holdings, Inc. (EHI) (Delaware) [Nasdaq: ACT]: Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation (EMIC) and Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation of North Carolina (EMIC-NC) (collectively referred to as the Enact US-domiciled companies). Both operat.
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Genworth Financial remains a Buy, driven by its 81% stake in Enact Holdings (ACT), which underpins the investment thesis. GNW trades at a significant discount to both its book value and the market value of its ACT stake, reflecting market skepticism about legacy insurance liabilities. Recent Q2 2026 results highlight robust cash generation from ACT, enabling aggressive share buybacks and debt reduction, with $500 million in new repurchase authorization.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.75 | $6.67B | 10.56 | 2.37% | 54.8% | 13.03% | 1.69% | |
| $29.30 | $6.01B | 9.33 | 0.49% | 59.2% | 13.9% | — | |
| $34.54 | $4.59B | 8.34 | -3.36% | 32.45% | 11.26% | — | |
| $65.45 | $6.03B | 9.49 | -0.49% | 51.43% | 11.91% | — | |
| $42.19 | $3.21B | 8.58 | 8.39% | 54.12% | 0.03% | — | |
| $65.61 | $3.41B | 7.05 | 339.48% | 13.68% | 9.14% | — |
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Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) grew revenue by 2.4% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) is profitable, generating $683.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (54.8% net margin).
Yes, Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.69%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) has a return on equity (ROE) of 13.0%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) has a combined ratio of 30.2%. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profitability.
