ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC
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See all $ECPG insider activity →Encore Capital Group (ECPG) will release its Q3 2026 financial results on November 4, 2026, after market close. A conference call and webcast will follow with company executives discussing the results. The company is a specialty finance firm that provides debt recovery solutions.
Encore Capital Group (ECPG) stock has more than doubled in the past year due to favorable conditions in the distressed debt market. The company reported Q2 net income of $64M, exceeding analyst estimates, and raised full-year guidance. However, its growth depends on high consumer charge-offs, which may not last. Analysts remain positive, with a consensus Buy rating and price targets ranging from $62 to $115.
The Zacks Consumer Loans industry is benefiting from higher interest rates and easing lending standards, despite weak consumer confidence. Companies like Enova International (ENVA) and Encore Capital Group (ECPG) are highlighted as potential investment opportunities. The industry has outperformed the broader market over the past two years, with a P/TB ratio of 1.32X. Enova's earnings are expected to grow 34% in 2026 and 29.5% in 2027, with shares up 42.5% year-to-date.
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Higher guidance may support a price uptick, but increased leverage and interest expense pose downside risk.
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Encore Capital Group (ECPG) will release its Q3 2026 financial results on November 4, 2026, after market close. A conference call and webcast will follow with company executives discussing the results. The company is a specialty finance firm that provides debt recovery solutions.
1 min readEncore Capital Group (ECPG) stock has more than doubled in the past year due to favorable conditions in the distressed debt market. The company reported Q2 net income of $64M, exceeding analyst estimates, and raised full-year guidance. However, its growth depends on high consumer charge-offs, which may not last. Analysts remain positive, with a consensus Buy rating and price targets ranging from $62 to $115.
2 min readThe Zacks Consumer Loans industry is benefiting from higher interest rates and easing lending standards, despite weak consumer confidence. Companies like Enova International (ENVA) and Encore Capital Group (ECPG) are highlighted as potential investment opportunities. The industry has outperformed the broader market over the past two years, with a P/TB ratio of 1.32X. Enova's earnings are expected to grow 34% in 2026 and 29.5% in 2027, with shares up 42.5% year-to-date.
2 min readEncore Capital Group (ECPG) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $491.9M, up 11.3% YoY, beating expectations. Despite an EPS miss of $2.81, the company raised 2026 guidance, citing strong collections and favorable refinancing. Management projects $1.9B revenue and $278.1M earnings by 2029. Analysts estimate fair value between $113.33 and $120.38, with funding costs noted as a key risk.
2 min readENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Exhibit 99.1 Robert W. Beck Appointed to Encore Capital Group Board of Directors SAN DIEGO, August 19, 2026 -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today the appointment of Robert (Rob) Beck to its board of directors, ef
1 min readEncore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $491.9 million, up 11.3% year on year, exceeding Wall Street estimates by 8.1%. GAAP profit was $2.81 per share, 4.5% above consensus. The company cited record portfolio purchasing and collections, plus a $1 billion refinancing. Shares rose 3.2% to $95.38 after results.
4 min readENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Encore Capital Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results • Favorable purchasing conditions continue in U.S. market • Global portfolio purchases of $444 million, including record $372 million in U.S. • Global collections up 13% to record $737 million • Ear
6 min readStocks including Lazard (LAZ), Corpay (CPAY), and Encore Capital Group (ECPG) fell after President Trump said an Iran ceasefire was “over” and pledged fresh strikes, prompting a risk-off move. The article links declines to weaker deal activity, lower fee income, and higher funding costs from rising bond yields. It cites Corpay’s Q revenue of $1.25B (+20.7% YoY) and 2026 guidance.
5 min readENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EX-10.1 3 exhibit101_ar2017incentive.htm EX-10.1 Document Exhibit 10.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. 2017 INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN 1. Purpose . The Plan’s purpose is to enhance the Company’s ability to attract, retain and motivate persons who make (or are expected t
4 min readAsch Andrew Eric (SVP, General Counsel) sold 9,085 shares of ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) at an average of $81.52 ($80.51–$82.31, $0.74M total) across 4 trades over 2026-06-09 to 2026-06-10 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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