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Enact Holdings, Inc.

ACT

Enact Holdings, Inc. NASDAQ
$41.84 -1.71% (-0.73)

Market Cap $6.04 B
52w High $44.80
52w Low $31.28
Dividend Yield 2.12%
Frequency Quarterly
P/E 9.26
Volume 288.95K
Outstanding Shares 144.40M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $311.51M $70.61M $177.16M 56.87% $1.23 $235.55M
Q3-2025 $311.45M $12.9M $163.5M 52.49% $1.11 $222.73M
Q2-2025 $304.62M $12.02M $167.81M 55.09% $1.12 $226.8M
Q1-2025 $306.89M $12.41M $165.78M 54.02% $1.09 $223.71M
Q4-2024 $301.93M $12.42M $162.74M 53.9% $1.06 $220.12M

What's going well?

Profits are up, and the company is keeping much more of each sale as profit thanks to lower product costs. Earnings per share are rising, and margins are among the highest you'll see.

What's concerning?

Operating expenses rose sharply, which could be a warning sign if it continues. Revenue is flat, so future profit growth may be limited unless sales pick up.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $582.49M $6.89B $1.54B $5.36B
Q3-2025 $543.58M $6.88B $1.56B $5.32B
Q2-2025 $612.97M $6.77B $1.55B $5.22B
Q1-2025 $635.27M $6.72B $1.6B $5.12B
Q4-2024 $599.43M $6.55B $1.55B $5B

What's financially strong about this company?

ACT has nearly $600 million in cash, almost no short-term debt, and a huge equity cushion. Its assets are high quality, with no risky goodwill or intangibles, and it easily covers all its bills.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

The company has no physical assets like property or equipment, and most assets are in long-term investments, which could be less liquid in a crisis. There is also little information on the nature of those investments.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $177.16M $0 $0 $0 $-543.58M $0
Q3-2025 $163.5M $192.01M $-121.26M $-140.14M $-69.39M $192.01M
Q2-2025 $167.81M $119.52M $-25.61M $-116.21M $-22.3M $119.52M
Q1-2025 $165.78M $226.72M $-89.58M $-101.31M $35.84M $226.72M
Q4-2024 $162.74M $166.13M $-136.9M $-103.16M $-73.93M $166.13M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Last quarter, ACT was able to generate solid cash flow and return money to shareholders. If the business can quickly restore cash generation, it may recover.

What are the cash flow concerns?

This quarter, ACT generated no operating or free cash flow and used up all of its cash. With no cash left, the company is in a risky position and may need emergency funding.

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Enact Holdings, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Enact combines steady revenue growth with very strong profitability, robust free cash flow, and a conservative balance sheet. Its capital position, reinsurance program, and focus on higher‑quality borrowers provide resilience against housing downturns. Technology capabilities in pricing and lender integration, along with differentiated borrower programs, reinforce customer relationships and support disciplined, profitable growth rather than volume at any cost.

! Risks

Key risks include the cyclical nature of housing and credit, regulatory and GSE policy changes, and intense competition within mortgage insurance. The financial disclosures show some anomalies and gaps in expense and asset reporting, which reduce transparency around true margins and asset composition. In addition, modest ongoing capital and reported R&D spending may, if sustained, signal underinvestment in future capabilities, leaving the company vulnerable if competitors accelerate their own technology and data initiatives.

Outlook

Overall, the company appears financially strong and well positioned, with healthy margins, ample liquidity, and a disciplined approach to risk that should help it navigate typical housing cycles. Its outlook will be heavily influenced by the trajectory of the housing market, interest rates, and credit quality, as well as its ability to keep enhancing its technology and analytics. If Enact continues to pair conservative balance‑sheet management with focused innovation and careful capital allocation, it is likely to remain a competitive, cash‑generative player in the mortgage insurance space over the medium term.