Encore Capital Group Inc

Encore Capital Group Inc Stock Forecast & Price Prediction

Live Encore Capital Group Inc Stock (ECPG) Price
$45.87

8

Ratings

  • Buy 5
  • Hold 3
  • Sell 0
Disclaimer : Analyst ratings and price forecasts are sourced from Wall St analysts and other experts. These projections are speculative and do not guarantee future stock performance. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as advice to buy or sell any security.

Stock Price

$45.87

P/E Ratio

119.64

Volume Traded Today

$115,216

Dividend

Dividends not available for ECPG

52 Week High/low

54.55/34.74

Encore Capital Group Inc Market Cap

$1.18B

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ECPG Summary

From what 8 stock analysts predict, the share price for Encore Capital Group Inc (ECPG) might increase by 31.35% in the next year. This is based on a 12-month average estimation for ECPG. Price targets go from $55 to $64. The majority of stock analysts believe ECPG is a buy. Please note analyst price targets are not guaranteed and could be missed completely.

ECPG Analyst Ratings

ECPG is a stock in Finance which has been forecasted to be worth $60.25 as an average. On the higher end, the forecast price is $64 USD by Mark Hughes from Truist Securities and on the lower end ECPG is forecasted to be $55 by from .

ECPG stock forecast by analyst

These are the latest 20 analyst ratings of ECPG.

Analyst/Firm

Rating

Price Target

Change

Date

Mark Hughes
Truist Securities

Buy

$64

Maintains

Aug 20, 2024
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$60

Reiterates

May 6, 2024
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$60

Reiterates

Apr 17, 2024
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$56

Maintains

Nov 6, 2023
Mark Hughes
Truist Securities

Buy

$73

Reiterates

Sep 21, 2023
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$61

Reiterates

Aug 7, 2023
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$61

Reiterates

Jul 14, 2023
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Outperform

$61

Maintains

May 4, 2023
John Rowan
Janney Montgomery Scott

Buy


Upgrade

Mar 28, 2023
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$68

Reiterates

Feb 27, 2023
Mike Grondahl
Northland Capital Markets

Market Perform

$58

Downgrade

Feb 14, 2023
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$77

Maintains

May 16, 2022
Mike Grondahl
Northland Capital Markets

Outperform

$80

Maintains

Feb 15, 2022
David Scharf
JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$71

Maintains

Nov 4, 2021

Oppenheimer

Outperform

$54

Maintains

Nov 3, 2020

Oppenheimer

Outperform

$42

Maintains

May 13, 2020

JMP Securities

Market Outperform

$42

Maintains

Feb 28, 2019

Oppenheimer

Outperform


Upgrade

Jan 15, 2019

Oppenheimer

Perform


Downgrade

Oct 2, 2018

Northland Capital Markets

Outperform


Upgrade

Aug 9, 2018

ECPG Company Information

  • Company Type: Specialty finance company
  • Services Offered: Debt recovery solutions and related services
  • Business Model: Purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts
  • Debt Management: Works with individuals to facilitate repayment and financial recovery
  • Collection Services: Provides early stage collection, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services
  • Additional Services: Engages in debt servicing and portfolio management for non-performing loans
  • Credit Management: Offers credit management services
  • Incorporation: Founded in 1999
  • Headquarters: San Diego, California
ECPG
Encore Capital Group Inc (ECPG)

When did it IPO

N/A

Staff Count

7,400

Country

United States

Sector/Industry

Financial Services/Mortgage Finance

CEO

Mr. Ashish Masih

Market Cap

$1.18B

Encore Capital Group Inc (ECPG) Financial Data

In 2023, ECPG generated $1.22B in revenue, which was a decrease of -12.56% from the previous year. This can be seen as a signal that ECPG's business is declining, and its share price could be worth less in the future. However, if the company grows faster (or slower) than expected, this could also have a major impact on the future share price.

Revenue From 2020

$1.50B

Revenue From 2021

$1.61B

7.53 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2022

$1.40B

-13.39 %
From Previous Year

Revenue From 2023

$1.22B

-12.56 %
From Previous Year
  • Revenue TTM $1.27B
  • Operating Margin TTM 28.7%
  • Gross profit TTM $571.2M
  • Return on assets TTM 3.9%
  • Return on equity TTM -17.6%
  • Profit Margin -15.4%
  • Book Value Per Share 41.71%
  • Market capitalisation $1.18B
  • Revenue for 2021 $1.61B
  • Revenue for 2022 $1.40B
  • Revenue for 2023 $1.22B
  • EPS this year (TTM) $-8.29

Encore Capital Group Inc (ECPG) Latest News

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Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - Encore Capital (ECPG) projects interest expenses of $250 million for 2024 resulting from bond refinancing activities.

Why It Matters - Encore Capital's projected $250 million interest expenses indicate potential lower profitability, impacting stock performance and investor returns. Bond refinancing could also signal financial instability.

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Wed, 07 Aug 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - GlobeNewsWire

Summary - Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ: ECPG) announced its consolidated financial results for Q2 2024, ending June 30. Further details on performance were not provided in the excerpt.

Why It Matters - Encore Capital's Q2 financial results indicate its performance and growth potential, impacting stock valuation and investment decisions in the specialty finance sector.

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Wed, 07 Aug 2024

Sentiment - POSITIVE

Source - Zacks Investment Research

Summary - Encore Capital Group (ECPG) reported Q3 earnings of $1.34 per share, surpassing estimates of $1.26 and up from $1.08 per share year-over-year.

Why It Matters - ECPG's earnings beat expectations and show year-over-year growth, indicating strong financial performance and potential for future stock appreciation.

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Wed, 17 Jul 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - GlobeNewsWire

Summary - Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG) will release Q2 2024 financial results on August 7, 2024, after market close, followed by a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific.

Why It Matters - Encore Capital's upcoming Q2 2024 earnings release and conference call will provide insights into its financial health, guiding investor expectations and potential stock performance.

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Mon, 13 May 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - GlobeNewsWire

Summary - Encore Capital Group plans to offer $400 million in senior secured notes due 2030 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers, subject to market conditions.

Why It Matters - Encore Capital's $400 million senior secured notes offering signals capital-raising efforts, impacting liquidity and financial stability, which can influence stock performance and investor sentiment.

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Mon, 13 May 2024

Sentiment - NEUTRAL

Source - GlobeNewsWire

Summary - Encore Capital Group priced $500 million of 8.500% senior secured notes due 2030, up from $400 million, in a private offering to institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons.

Why It Matters - Encore Capital's upsized $500 million senior secured notes offering indicates strong demand and financial confidence, which could positively impact its stock performance and creditworthiness.

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ECPG Frequently asked questions

The highest forecasted price for ECPG is $64 from Mark Hughes at Truist Securities.

The lowest forecasted price for ECPG is $55 from from

The ECPG analyst ratings consensus are 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 0 sell ratings.