Jefferson Capital, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $26.57, Implies 23% Upside

Jefferson Capital (JCAP) reported Q2 revenue of $177.5M, up 17.7% YoY, with collections growing 17.7% and deployments up 21.5%. Latin America saw the fastest growth. Operating expenses rose 45.6%, nearly three times revenue growth, driven by higher servicing and legal costs. Net income was $41.3M, or $0.67 per share, with adjusted figures higher. Debt remains a factor, with $226M drawn on its credit facility.

Jefferson Capital (JCAP) reported Q2 2026 earnings with total collections of $300.9M, up 18% YoY, and portfolio deployments of $152.2M, up 21% YoY. Adjusted EPS remained steady at $0.77, while total revenues rose 16.2% to $177.5M. The company highlighted record forward flow commitments and strong performance from Bluestem and Conn's portfolios. Management also announced entry into the Mexican debt market and added auto finance as a third asset class. Operating expenses increased 45.6% due to hig

Jefferson Capital, Inc. / DE (JCAP) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. ​ Exhibit 99.1 ​ Jefferson Capital Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results ​ Collections Grow 18% to $300.9 Million and Deployments grow 21% to $152.2 Million Estimated Remaining Collections (“ERC”) up 18% to $3.4 Billion Pre-tax Income of $53.3 Million with Net Income of $41.3 Milli

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