Enact Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results; Announces $0.24 Quarterly Dividend
Higher insurance losses weighed on quarterly earnings, while Enact raised its expected full-year capital return to approximately $600 million.
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Enact Holdings (ACT) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $159 million, with lower earnings than both comparison quarters. Diluted earnings were $1.15, versus $1.25 in the second quarter and $1.10 a year earlier. Adjusted operating income was $164 million, or $1.19 per diluted share. Net premiums earned fell 1% year over year to $242 million, while the loss ratio rose to 20% from 15%. Primary insurance in force reached $275 billion, up approximately 1% year over year.
The company raised expected 2026 capital returns to approximately $600 million, subject to business performance, market conditions and regulatory approval. It declared a $0.24 quarterly dividend, payable December 17 to holders of record November 25, 2026. Capital above private mortgage insurer eligibility requirements was $1.827 billion, with sufficiency of 158%, down from 161% sequentially. Operating expense guidance moved to the lower end of $205 million–$210 million, excluding reorganization costs.
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Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Expected 2026 capital returns raised to approximately $600 million. 9% of market cap
- Moderate pointDiluted EPS of $1.15 exceeded $1.10 a year earlier but fell from $1.25 sequentially.
- Moderate pointAdjusted diluted operating EPS of $1.19 exceeded $1.12 year over year but fell from $1.26 sequentially.
- Moderate pointPrimary insurance in force reached $275 billion, up approximately 1% year over year and approximately flat sequentially.
- Moderate pointOperating expenses fell to $50 million, from $52 million sequentially and $53 million a year earlier.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Operating expense guidance moved to the lower end of $205 million–$210 million, excluding reorganization costs.
- Moderate pointNet investment income rose to $74 million, from $73 million sequentially and $69 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointThird-quarter repurchases totaled approximately $118 million: approximately 2.4 million shares at an average $48.19. 1.8% of market cap
- Moderate pointEMICO completed a $200 million dividend to Enact Holdings to support shareholder returns and financial flexibility. 3% of market cap
- Moderate pointAM Best upgraded EMICO and EMIC-NC financial strength ratings to A from A-, with stable outlooks.
- Moderate pointAM Best upgraded Enact Holdings’ long-term issuer rating to bbb from bbb-, with a stable outlook.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Reinsurance agreement will cede approximately 35% of a portion of expected 2028 new insurance written.
- Moderate pointBook value per share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income reached $40.47, versus $39.66 sequentially and $36.82 a year earlier.
3 minor points
- Minor pointExpense ratio of 21% was unchanged sequentially and below 22% a year earlier.
- Minor pointAdditional repurchases through November 3 totaled $57 million: approximately 1.3 million shares at an average $45.68.
- Minor pointHolding-company cash and invested assets increased $52 million sequentially, to $286 million cash plus $427 million investments.
Negative
- Moderate pointNet income fell to $159 million, from $175 million sequentially and $163 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointAdjusted operating income fell to $164 million, from $177 million sequentially and $166 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointLosses incurred rose to $47 million, from $33 million sequentially and $36 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointLoss ratio rose to 20%, from 14% sequentially and 15% a year earlier.
- Moderate pointNet premiums earned fell 1% both sequentially and year over year to $242 million.
- Moderate pointNew insurance written of $14 billion fell 7% sequentially and was flat year over year.
- Moderate pointAnnualized return on equity fell to 12.0%, from 13.0% sequentially and 12.4% a year earlier.
- Moderate pointCapital sufficiency fell to 158%, or $1.827 billion above requirements, versus 161% sequentially and 162% a year earlier.
- Moderate pointPrimary persistency of 81% fell from 83% a year earlier, although it improved from 80% sequentially.
6 minor points
- Minor pointReserve releases of $37 million were unchanged sequentially but below $45 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNet investment losses widened to $6 million, versus $2 million sequentially and $3 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointAnnualized adjusted operating return on equity fell to 12.4%, from 13.2% sequentially and 12.6% a year earlier.
- Minor pointBook value per share of $38.30 fell from $39.06 sequentially, although above $36.53 a year earlier.
- Minor pointDebt-to-capital ratio rose to 13%, from 12% both sequentially and a year earlier.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Final capital return amount and form depend on business performance, market conditions and regulatory approval.
Key Figures
- GAAP net income
- $159 million
- 3Q26; compared with $163 million in 3Q25
- Adjusted operating income
- $164 million
- 3Q26; compared with $166 million in 3Q25
- Loss ratio
- 20%
- 3Q26; compared with 14% in 2Q26
- Primary insurance in-force
- $275 billion
- 3Q26; up 1% year over year
- Quarterly dividend
- $0.24 per common share
- Payable December 17, 2026, to shareholders of record November 25, 2026
- 2026 capital return guidance
- Approximately $600 million
- Full-year guidance
- Share repurchases
- Approximately $118 million
- Approximately 2.4 million shares repurchased during 3Q26
- Quota share reinsurance
- Approximately 35%
- Portion of expected new insurance written for the 2028 book year
Previous Dividends,earnings Reports
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Prior quarter raised 2026 capital-return guidance to $550–$600 million and declared a $0.24 dividend.
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RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2026.
“Enact’s performance this quarter reflects the strength of our business, the commitment of our team and the value we provide to our customers,” said Rohit Gupta, President and CEO of Enact. “We continued to execute against our strategic priorities, prudently manage risk and invest for the future, strengthening our ability to deliver sustainable value for our stakeholders, while helping more people responsibly achieve the dream of homeownership.”
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Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Highlights
- Net income was
$159 million , or$1.15 per diluted share, compared with$175 million , or$1.25 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026 and$163 million , or$1.10 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted operating income was$164 million , or$1.19 per diluted share, compared with$177 million , or$1.26 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026 and$166 million , or$1.12 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. - New insurance written (NIW) was
$14 billion , down7% from the second quarter of 2026 primarily from lower refinance activity, and flat from the third quarter of 2025. NIW for the current quarter was comprised of95% monthly premium policies and93% purchase originations. - Persistency remained elevated at
81% , up from80% in the second quarter of 2026 and down from83% in the third quarter of 2025. Approximately89% of loans in our portfolio carry mortgage rates below7% . - Primary insurance in-force (IIF) was
$275 billion , approximately flat from$274 billion in the second quarter of 2026 and up approximately1% from$272 billion in the third quarter of 2025. - Net premiums earned were
$242 million , down1% from$245 million in the second quarter of 2026 and down1% from$245 million in the third quarter of 2025, both the sequential and year-over-year decrease is primarily driven by higher ceded premiums from our continued use of quota share reinsurance which also drives partially offsetting impacts to expenses and losses. The decrease was partially offset by premium growth in attractive adjacencies and primary IIF growth. - Losses incurred for the third quarter of 2026 were
$47 million and the loss ratio was20% , compared to$33 million and14% , respectively, in the second quarter of 2026 and$36 million and15% , respectively, in the third quarter of 2025. The current quarter’s$37 million reserve release compares to a reserve release of$37 million , and$45 million in the second quarter of 2026 and third quarter of 2025, respectively. Excluding reserve releases, losses were higher sequentially primarily from higher new delinquencies consistent with seasonal patterns and higher year-over-year as newer books progressed on their expected loss development pattern partially offset by a lower claim rate in the current period. - Operating expenses in the current quarter were
$50 million , and the expense ratio was21% . This is compared to$52 million and21% , respectively, in the second quarter of 2026 and$53 million and22% , respectively, in the third quarter of 2025. The sequential and year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by favorable ceding commissions and continued prudent expense management. Based on performance year to date, operating expense guidance, excluding reorganization costs, has been adjusted to the lower end of the$205 million to$210 million range provided last quarter. - Net investment income was
$74 million , up from$73 million in the second quarter of 2026 and up from$69 million in the third quarter of 2025, driven by higher portfolio book yields. - Net investment gains (losses) in the quarter were
$(6) million , as compared to$(2) million sequentially and$(3) million in the same period last year. The activity is primarily driven by the identification of assets that upon selling allow us to recoup losses through higher net investment income. - Annualized return on equity for the third quarter of 2026 was
12.0% and annualized adjusted operating return on equity was12.4% . This compares to the second quarter of 2026 results of13.0% and13.2% , respectively, and to third quarter of 2025 results of12.4% and12.6% , respectively.
Capital and Liquidity
- During the quarter we announced a quota share reinsurance agreement with a panel of highly-rated reinsurers that will cede approximately
35% of a portion of expected new insurance written for the 2028 book year. - We paid approximately
$33 million , or$0.24 per share, dividend in the third quarter. - EMICO completed a dividend of
$200 million to EHI in the third quarter that will primarily be used to support our ability to return capital to shareholders and bolster financial flexibility. - Enact Holdings, Inc. held
$286 million in cash and cash equivalents plus$427 million of invested assets as of September 30, 2026. Combined cash and invested assets are up$52 million from the prior quarter, primarily due to the dividend from EMICO partially offset by the return of capital. - AM Best upgraded the insurance financial strength rating for EMICO and EMIC-NC to A from A- and upgraded the long-term issuer rating for EHI to bbb from bbb-, the outlook for the ratings are stable.
- PMIERs sufficiency was
158% and$1.8 billion above the PMIERs requirements, compared to161% and$1.9 billion and162% and$1.9 billion above the PMIERs requirements respectively in the second quarter of 2026 and the third quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by the EMICO dividend to EHI.
Recent Events
- We repurchased approximately 2.4 million shares at an average price of
$48.19 for a total of approximately$118 million in the quarter. Additionally, through November 3, 2026, we repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares at an average price of$45.68 for a total of$57 million . Approximately$200 million remains of our previously announced$500 million repurchase authorization. - Today we announced the Company’s Board of Directors declared a
$0.24 per common share, payable on December 17, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 25, 2026. - We now anticipate a total 2026 capital return of approximately
$600 million reflecting our continued strong financial position and confidence in our business; the final amount and form of capital returned to shareholders will depend on business performance, market conditions, and regulatory approval
Conference Call and Financial Supplement Information
This press release, the third quarter 2026 financial supplement and earnings presentation are now posted on the Company’s website, https://ir.enactmi.com. Investors are encouraged to review these materials.
Enact will discuss third quarter financial results in a conference call tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern). Participants interested in joining the call’s live question and answer session are required to pre-register by clicking here to obtain your dial-in number and unique PIN. It is recommended to join at least 15 minutes in advance, although you may register ahead of the call and dial in at any time during the call. If you wish to join the call but do not plan to ask questions, a live webcast of the event will be available on our website, https://ir.enactmi.com/news-and-events/events.
The webcast will also be archived on the Company’s website for one year.
About Enact
Enact (Nasdaq: ACT), operating principally through its wholly owned subsidiary Enact Mortgage Insurance Corporation since 1980, is a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider committed to helping more people achieve the dream of homeownership. Building on a deep understanding of lenders' businesses and a legacy of financial strength, we partner with lenders to bring best-in class service, leading underwriting expertise, and extensive risk and capital management to the mortgage process, helping to put more people in homes and keep them there. By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way. Enact is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Safe Harbor Statement
This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results, the related assumptions underlying our expected results, guidance concerning the future return of capital and the quotations of management. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “may,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “could,” “should,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that we cannot predict, including risks related to an economic downturn or a recession in the United States and in other countries around the world; changes in political, business, regulatory, and economic conditions; changes in or to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”), whether through Federal legislation, restructurings or a shift in business practices; failure to continue to meet the mortgage insurer eligibility requirements of the GSEs; competition for customers; lenders or investors seeking alternatives to private mortgage insurance; an increase in the number of loans insured through Federal government mortgage insurance programs, including those offered by the Federal Housing Administration; and other factors described in the risk factors contained in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC, may cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Although Enact believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, Enact can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved and it undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
GAAP/Non-GAAP Disclosure Discussion
This communication includes the non-GAAP financial measures entitled “adjusted operating income (loss),” “adjusted operating income (loss) per share," and “adjusted operating return on equity." Enact Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) defines adjusted operating income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding the after-tax effects of net investment gains (losses), restructuring costs and infrequent or unusual non-operating items, and gain (loss) on the extinguishment of debt. The Company excludes net investment gains (losses), gains (losses) on the extinguishment of debt and infrequent or unusual non-operating items because the Company does not consider them to be related to the operating performance of the Company and other activities. The recognition of realized investment gains or losses can vary significantly across periods as the activity is highly discretionary based on the timing of individual securities sales due to such factors as market opportunities or exposure management. Trends in the profitability of our fundamental operating activities can be more clearly identified without the fluctuations of these realized gains and losses. We do not view them to be indicative of our fundamental operating activities. Therefore, these items are excluded from our calculation of adjusted operating income. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) per share is derived from adjusted operating income (loss) divided by shares outstanding. Adjusted operating return on equity is calculated as annualized adjusted operating income for the period indicated divided by the average of current period and prior periods’ ending total stockholders’ equity.
While some of these items may be significant components of net income (loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company believes that adjusted operating income (loss) and measures that are derived from or incorporate adjusted operating income (loss), including adjusted operating income (loss) per share on a basic and diluted basis and adjusted operating return on equity, are appropriate measures that are useful to investors because they identify the income (loss) attributable to the ongoing operations of the business. Management also uses adjusted operating income (loss) as a basis for determining awards and compensation for senior management and to evaluate performance on a basis comparable to that used by analysts. Adjusted operating income (loss) and adjusted operating income (loss) per share on a basic and diluted basis are not substitutes for net income (loss) available to Enact Holdings, Inc.’s common stockholders or net income (loss) available to Enact Holdings, Inc.’s common stockholders per share on a basic and diluted basis determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, the Company’s definition of adjusted operating income (loss) may differ from the definitions used by other companies.
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) available to Enact Holdings, Inc.’s common stockholders to adjusted operating income (loss) assume a
The tables at the end of this press release provide a reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted operating income (loss) and U.S. GAAP return on equity to adjusted operating return on equity for the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, as well as for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
Exhibit A: Consolidated Statements of Income (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
| 3Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q25 | |||||||
| REVENUES: | |||||||||
| Premiums | |||||||||
| Net investment income | 74,447 | 73,211 | 68,611 | ||||||
| Net investment gains (losses) | (5,983 | ) | (2,234 | ) | (2,834 | ) | |||
| Other income | 2,094 | 1,675 | 990 | ||||||
| Total revenues | 312,854 | 317,308 | 311,455 | ||||||
| LOSSES AND EXPENSES: | |||||||||
| Losses incurred | 47,358 | 33,264 | 35,885 | ||||||
| Acquisition and operating expenses, net of deferrals | 47,915 | 49,467 | 50,500 | ||||||
| Amortization of deferred acquisition costs and intangibles | 2,068 | 2,123 | 2,344 | ||||||
| Interest expense | 12,475 | 12,485 | 12,897 | ||||||
| Total losses and expenses | 109,816 | 97,339 | 101,626 | ||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 203,038 | 219,969 | 209,829 | ||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 44,129 | 45,131 | 46,332 | ||||||
| NET INCOME | $158,909 | $174,838 | $163,497 | ||||||
| Net investment (gains) losses | 5,983 | 2,234 | 2,834 | ||||||
| Costs associated with reorganization | 675 | 971 | 189 | ||||||
| Taxes on adjustments | (1,398 | ) | (673 | ) | (635 | ) | |||
| Adjusted Operating Income | $164,169 | $177,370 | $165,885 | ||||||
| Loss ratio (1) | 20 | % | 14 | % | 15 | % | |||
| Expense ratio (2) | 21 | % | 21 | % | 22 | % | |||
| Earnings Per Share Data: | |||||||||
| Net Income per share | |||||||||
| Basic | |||||||||
| Diluted | |||||||||
| Adj operating income per share | |||||||||
| Basic | |||||||||
| Diluted | |||||||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | |||||||||
| Basic | 137,353 | 139,505 | 147,434 | ||||||
| Diluted | 138,294 | 140,315 | 148,340 | ||||||
| (1) The ratio of losses incurred to net earned premiums. | |||||||||
| (2) The ratio of acquisition and operating expenses, net of deferrals, and amortization of deferred acquisition costs and intangibles to net earned premiums. Expenses associated with restructuring costs increased the expense ratio one percentage point for the three months ended September 30, 2026, and zero percentage points for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025. | |||||||||
Exhibit B: Consolidated Balance Sheets (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
| Assets | 3Q26 | 2Q26 | 3Q25 | ||||||
| Investments: | |||||||||
| Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at fair value | |||||||||
| Short term investments | 45,093 | 49,123 | 2,002 | ||||||
| Total investments | 5,943,574 | 6,211,098 | 6,070,503 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 504,609 | 448,446 | 543,577 | ||||||
| Accrued investment income | 58,754 | 62,381 | 53,895 | ||||||
| Deferred acquisition costs | 22,165 | 22,192 | 22,521 | ||||||
| Premiums receivable | 66,228 | 66,661 | 48,648 | ||||||
| Other assets | 121,049 | 112,364 | 114,114 | ||||||
| Deferred tax asset | 74,610 | 32,999 | 23,185 | ||||||
| Total assets | $6,790,989 | $6,956,141 | $6,876,443 | ||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||
| Loss reserves | |||||||||
| Unearned premiums | 77,324 | 80,938 | 96,031 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 153,689 | 135,750 | 146,958 | ||||||
| Long-term borrowings | 745,616 | 745,232 | 744,114 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,593,937 | 1,560,606 | 1,559,157 | ||||||
| Equity: | |||||||||
| Common stock | 1,357 | 1,381 | 1,456 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,408,290 | 1,521,281 | 1,826,764 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | (294,363 | ) | (83,296 | ) | (41,785 | ) | |||
| Retained earnings | 4,081,768 | 3,956,169 | 3,530,851 | ||||||
| Total equity | 5,197,052 | 5,395,535 | 5,317,286 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $6,790,989 | $6,956,141 | $6,876,443 | ||||||
| Book value per share | |||||||||
| Book value per share excluding AOCI | |||||||||
| U.S. GAAP ROE(1) | 12.0 | % | 13.0 | % | 12.4 | % | |||
| Net investment (gains) losses | 0.5 | % | 0.2 | % | 0.2 | % | |||
| Costs associated with reorganization | 0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.0 | % | |||
| (Gains) losses on early extinguishment of debt | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | |||
| Taxes on adjustments | (0.1) | % | (0.1) | % | 0.0 | % | |||
| Adjusted Operating ROE(2) | 12.4 | % | 13.2 | % | 12.6 | % | |||
| Debt to Capital Ratio | 13 | % | 12 | % | 12 | % | |||
| (1)Calculated as annualized net income for the period indicated divided by the average of current period and prior periods’ ending total stockholders’ equity | |||||||||
| (2)Calculated as annualized adjusted operating income for the period indicated divided by the average of current period and prior periods’ ending total stockholders’ equity | |||||||||
This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.
Investor Contact Jonathan Fleetwood EnactIR@enactmi.com Media Contact Sarah Wentz Sarah.Wentz@enactmi.com
FAQ
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What were Enact’s third-quarter 2026 earnings?
Enact reported $159 million in net income, or $1.15 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026. Net income was $175 million in the preceding quarter and $163 million a year earlier. Adjusted operating income was $164 million, or $1.19 per diluted share.
When will Enact pay its $0.24 quarterly dividend?
Enact will pay its $0.24 per common share dividend on December 17, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 25, 2026.
Why did Enact’s insurance losses increase in the third quarter of 2026?
Enact attributed higher losses excluding reserve releases sequentially primarily to higher new delinquencies consistent with seasonal patterns. Year-over-year losses increased as newer insurance books progressed through their expected loss development pattern, partly offset by a lower claim rate in the current period.