Equity Profile

ACT

Enact Holdings, Inc.

FinancialsCommercial & Residential Mortgage Finance$6.8B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Enact Holdings, Inc. operates in the financial sector, focusing on commercial and residential mortgage finance....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance.

$1.19

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

$316M

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ACT Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Enact Holdings, Inc. operates in the financial sector, focusing on commercial and residential mortgage finance. With a market cap of $7 billion, the company plays a significant role in the housing market, which is influenced by interest rates and consumer spending trends.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+5.71%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.01%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Enact reported an EPS of $1.21, which was slightly below the expected $1.25, resulting in a minor stock decline. The company continues to navigate a challenging mortgage finance environment.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Enact to report steady earnings and revenue, with EPS projected at $1.19 and revenue at $316 million. The market is watching closely for any signs of growth or challenges in the mortgage sector.

Bull Case

If Enact exceeds EPS expectations and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust demand in the housing market, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses estimates again or provides weak guidance, it may raise concerns about its ability to navigate the current economic landscape, potentially leading to a stock decline.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$1.19

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance.

Revenue

$316M

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.19?

A beat on EPS could indicate stronger-than-expected profitability, which would be a positive signal for investors.

What guidance will management provide regarding future revenue trends?

Management's insights on revenue expectations will be crucial for understanding the company's outlook in a fluctuating mortgage market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of rising interest rates on mortgage demand, which could lead to lower revenue than expected.

Supporting Evidence

Recent trends show a decline in mortgage applications, which could affect revenue.

The options market is pricing in a larger move than historical averages, suggesting heightened uncertainty.

The company has struggled to meet EPS estimates in recent quarters, indicating potential ongoing challenges.

Key Risk

If the revenue comes in below $310 million, it could significantly challenge the optimistic outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Enact can maintain its profitability amidst economic pressures and fluctuating demand in the mortgage sector.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.20 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.16 would confirm the bear case, raising concerns about the company's profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±17.03%

Historical Avg

±1.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±17.0% while ACT has averaged ±1.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

21.9%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Enact beats expectations, history suggests a potential average one-day move of +0.41%, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction as investors await further guidance.

Miss

If the company misses estimates, history suggests an average one-day move of +0.41%, indicating a potential negative reaction.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on mortgage application trends and their impact on revenue.
2Management's commentary on cost management strategies in a rising interest rate environment.
3Insights into the competitive landscape and how Enact plans to differentiate itself.
4Any changes in guidance for the upcoming quarters based on current market conditions.

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Company Snapshot

Enact Holdings, Inc. operates in the financial sector, focusing on commercial and residential mortgage finance....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance.

$1.19

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

$316M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

ACT Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+5.71%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.01%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Enact exceeds EPS expectations and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust demand in the housing market, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$1.19

Earnings per share is a key indicator of the company's profitability and performance.

Revenue

$316M

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.19?

A beat on EPS could indicate stronger-than-expected profitability, which would be a positive signal for investors.

What guidance will management provide regarding future revenue trends?

Management's insights on revenue expectations will be crucial for understanding the company's outlook in a fluctuating mortgage market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of rising interest rates on mortgage demand, which could lead to lower revenue than expected.

Supporting Evidence

Recent trends show a decline in mortgage applications, which could affect revenue.

The options market is pricing in a larger move than historical averages, suggesting heightened uncertainty.

The company has struggled to meet EPS estimates in recent quarters, indicating potential ongoing challenges.

Key Risk

If the revenue comes in below $310 million, it could significantly challenge the optimistic outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Enact can maintain its profitability amidst economic pressures and fluctuating demand in the mortgage sector.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.20 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.16 would confirm the bear case, raising concerns about the company's profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±17.03%

Historical Avg

±1.3%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±17.0% while ACT has averaged ±1.3% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

21.9%

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Enact beats expectations, history suggests a potential average one-day move of +0.41%, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction as investors await further guidance.

Miss

If the company misses estimates, history suggests an average one-day move of +0.41%, indicating a potential negative reaction.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on mortgage application trends and their impact on revenue.
2Management's commentary on cost management strategies in a rising interest rate environment.
3Insights into the competitive landscape and how Enact plans to differentiate itself.
4Any changes in guidance for the upcoming quarters based on current market conditions.