Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE:ESNT – Get Free Report) hit a new 52-week high on Friday following a better than expected earnings announcement. Essent Group had a net margin of 53.64% and a return on equity of 12.01%. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in Essent Group in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Essent Group Price PerformanceThe company has a 50 day simple moving average of $62.57 and a 200-day simple moving average of $61.51. Featured StoriesReceive News & Ratings for Essent Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Essent Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter.