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EZPW Stock Forecast: EZCORP, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$29
+2.93% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering EZCORP, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $40 — +35.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
81 / 100
Median analyst target
$40
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.7%
1M
−7.4%
YTD
+51.9%
1Y
+85.5%
From 52W high
−17.1%
From 52W low
+89.4%
$16
$36
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

EZPW stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores EZCORP, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
81 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
96
Quality
94
Volatility
93
Momentum
89
Value
68
Revisions
61
Size
38
Issuance
33
Accruals
16

Growth (96): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (16): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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Wall Street

EZPW stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EZPW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$20$30$40$50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26EZPWHigh $45Median $40Low $36

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says6 analysts
4 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $36Median $40High $45

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 July 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy$40 → $45
11 May 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
7 Apr 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
6 Feb 2026Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
6 Feb 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
20 Jan 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
17 Nov 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
3 Nov 2025CitizensInitiatesMarket Outperform—
6 Oct 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
1 Aug 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
10 July 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
20 May 2025Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
6 May 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
17 Mar 2025Roth MKMInitiatesBuy—
7 Feb 2025Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
6 Feb 2025Stephens & Co.ReiteratesEqual-Weight—
13 Nov 2024Stephens & Co.InitiatesEqual-Weight—
4 Oct 2024Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
3 May 2024Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—
16 Apr 2024Canaccord GenuityMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EZPW appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

EZPW analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.0%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.8×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.1×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / book
1.6×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.0×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
34.7%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
44.1%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Gross margin
58.8%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Operating margin
13.1%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Net margin
10.0%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.7%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.9%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.2%

Higher than 3% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

EZPW vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelCredit Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
EZPWEZCORP, Inc.$1.8B
81
ATLCAtlanticus Holdings Corp.$1.6B
71
ECPGEncore Capital Group, Inc.$2.3B
99
WUThe Western Union Co.$2.4B
65
JCAPJefferson Capital, Inc.$1.4B
62
AGMFederal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.$2.5B
88
UPSTUpstart Holdings, Inc.$3.0B
25

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News

Latest EZPW news & analysis

EZCORP Eyes Faster Expansion After Record Quarter, SMG Deal

MarketBeat · 13 Aug 2026positive

EZCORP CFO Tim Jugmans said the company's record quarterly results were driven by favorable consumer conditions, operational improvements, store expansion, pricing discipline, and acquisitions, and signaled intentions for faster expansion following the SMG deal.

Why it matters — EZPW watchers would care because the company's record quarter and CFO commentary point to an accelerating growth strategy through store expansion and acquisitions.

EZCORP: Time To Take Profits As The 100%+ Rally Runs Out Of Steam (Rating Downgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026negative

EZCORP was downgraded from Buy to Hold by Seeking Alpha, citing that the stock's 100%+ rally, fueled by gold price tailwinds, inventory gains, and acquisitions, has run out of steam as these one-off benefits are not sustainable.

Why it matters — EZPW watchers would care because the downgrade highlights that the stock now trades at a historic high valuation that may exceed sustainable earnings potential.

EZCORP Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Core Pawn Strength

Zacks Investment Research · 7 Aug 2026positive

EZCORP's Q3 earnings call highlighted growth driven by core pawn strength and record lending, alongside Latin America momentum as the company expands SMG and remains active in M&A.

Why it matters — EZPW watchers would care because the company's growth drivers and ongoing expansion initiatives indicate continued operational momentum.

EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published a transcript of EZCORP, Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call, covering the company's financial results and management commentary for the quarter.

Why it matters — EZPW investors review earnings call transcripts for management's perspective on quarterly performance and forward-looking outlook.

EZCORP Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 6 Aug 2026positive

EZCORP reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results marked by higher pawn-loan balances, expanding merchandise margins and contributions from recently acquired operations. The company said adjusted EBITDA increased 48% year over year to $65.6 million, while adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 47% to $0.47.

Why it matters — The double-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share signals strong operating performance for EZPW watchers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EZPW stock

What is the EZPW stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering EZCORP, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $40, with estimates ranging from $36 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is EZPW stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering EZCORP, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks EZCORP, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EZPW?

As at 15 Aug 2026, EZCORP, Inc. ranks 81 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (96 of 100).

Will EZPW stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +35.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks EZCORP, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the EZPW stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering EZCORP, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EZPW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $36 to $45 over the next 12 months.

How has EZPW stock performed over the past year?

EZCORP, Inc. returned +85.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does EZCORP, Inc. do?

EzCorp Inc. is a leading provider of pawn loans and consumer financial services, primarily focused on assisting individuals who require short-term credit solutions.

What is the latest news on EZPW?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 13 Aug 2026): "EZCORP Eyes Faster Expansion After Record Quarter, SMG Deal". EZCORP CFO Tim Jugmans said the company's record quarterly results were driven by favorable consumer conditions, operational improvements, store expansion, pricing discipline, and acquisitions, and signaled intentions for faster expansion following the SMG deal.

Company

About EZCORP, Inc.

EzCorp Inc. is a leading provider of pawn loans and consumer financial services, primarily focused on assisting individuals who require short-term credit solutions. Through its network of pawn stores, the company offers instant cash loans secured against collateral like jewelry, electronics, and tools, catering primarily to clients with limited banking options. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operating primarily in the United States and Latin America, EzCorp plays a significant role in the alternative lending industry, uniquely positioned to serve the needs of customers underserved by traditional financial institutions. EzCorp is particularly influential in the retail and consumer finance sector, providing a critical safety net for its clientele and stimulating local economies by ensuring liquidity for cash-strapped individuals. Additionally, by selling forfeited collateral, the company promotes a robust retail operation within its stores. Its services extend beyond pawn loans, encompassing fee-based credit and debit services to diversify its financial products offering. EzCorp’s business model considerably impacts communities by granting financial inclusivity, making it a vital player in the evolving landscape of micro-lending and community-based financial services.

CEO Mr. Lachlan P. Given BBus · 8,500 employees · United States · https://www.ezcorp.com