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Enact Holdings maintains exceptionally wide underwriting profitability, with a Q3 2026 combined ratio of 35.1% and operating income of $203.0M, while equity has grown to roughly $5.2B with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, indicating a fortress balance sheet with ample capacity for capital returns.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $1.19+0.0% vs $1.19 | $313M-1.6% vs $318M |
Q3 2026 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 |
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Enact Holdings, Inc. ( ACT ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call November 5, 2026 8:00 AM EST Company Participants Daniel Kohl - Vice President of Investor Relations Rohit Gupta - President, CEO & Director Hardin Mitchell - Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Douglas Harter - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Bose George - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Rowland Mayor - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Richard Shane - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Mihir Bhatia - BofA Securities, Research Division Geoffrey Dunn - Dowling & Partners Securities, LLC Presentation Operator Hello, and welcome to Enact's Third Quarter Earnings Call. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46.43 | $6.48B | 9.46 | 2.37% | 54.13% | 12.75% | 1.74% | |
| $28.60 | $5.87B | 8.49 | 0.49% | 58.12% | 13.8% | 2.05% | |
| $35.97 | $4.78B | 8.65 | -3.36% | 28.41% | 11.73% | 2.93% | |
| $63.41 | $5.84B | 8.37 | -0.49% | 49.31% | 12% | 1.92% | |
| $39.03 | $2.97B | 7.56 | 8.39% | 53.13% | 14.78% | — | |
| $65.59 | $3.41B | 14.52 | 55.29% | 5.44% | 5.54% | 1.77% |
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Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Nov 4, 2026·SEC
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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 trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) earned $678.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 54.1% net margin).
Yes. Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) pays a dividend that yields 1.74% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 12.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Enact Holdings Inc. (ACT) has a combined ratio of 30.2%. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profitability.