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Enact Holdings, Inc.

S&P 500

ACT/Financial Services · Insurance - Specialty/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

2.04%

$0.87 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$44.64P/E9.2MCap6.0BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

90/ 100Very Safe

ACT's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 18.2% earnings payout ratio & 17.0% fcf payout ratio. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 8 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 18.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 17.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Operating Margin: 72.3%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
18.2%Very Safe
17.0%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

N/A

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
4+ yrsCaution
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Enact Holdings, Inc.

Enact Holdings, Inc. is a leading private mortgage insurance company operating in the United States housing finance market. The company specializes in writing and assuming residential mortgage guaranty insurance, primarily serving originators of residential mortgage loans. Enact's product portfolio includes private mortgage insurance for prime-based, individually underwritten residential mortgage loans, pool mortgage insurance, contract underwriting services for mortgage lenders, and mortgage-related reinsurance products. The company's insurance subsidiaries provide coverage that protects lenders and investors against potential losses from borrower defaults on residential mortgages. Enact serves as an essential component of the U.S. housing finance system, enabling lenders to originate mortgages with lower down payments by transferring credit risk through insurance protection. The company operates in the financial services sector, specifically within the specialty insurance industry, and maintains a diversified credit risk transfer program including reinsurance agreements with third-party providers. Founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, Enact supports the accessibility and stability of the residential mortgage market through its underwriting expertise and risk management solutions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.04%

Annual Dividend

$0.87

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

18.18%

FCF Payout Ratio

16.97%

52-Week Range

$33.94 - $44.95

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ACT annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ACT earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 28, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 18, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-19.11%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

-47.08%

5-Year Total Growth

N/A

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$4,464.00

Annual Income

$87.00

Quarterly Income

$21.75

Monthly Income

$7.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACT's current dividend yield?
Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) currently has a dividend yield of 2.04%, based on a stock price of $44.64 and an annual dividend of $0.87.
When is ACT's next dividend payment date?
ACT's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-28 and the next payment date is 2026-06-18. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ACT pay in dividends per year?
Enact Holdings, Inc. paid $0.81 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has ACT been increasing its dividend?
Enact Holdings, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of —.
Is ACT's dividend safe?
Enact Holdings, Inc. has a payout ratio of 18.18%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 16.97%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is ACT's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Enact Holdings, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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