Encore Capital GroupECPG
ECPG
About: Encore Capital Group Inc is an international specialty finance company. It provides debt recovery solutions for consumers and property owners across a broad range of financial assets. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value and manages them by working with individuals as the consumers repay their obligations and work toward financial recovery. Encore has only a reportable segment portfolio purchasing and recovery.
Employees: 7,350
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
5,458% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $60.3M | Put options by funds: $1.09M
5.88% less ownership
Funds ownership: 111.51% [Q4 2024] → 105.63% (-5.88%) [Q1 2025]
8% less funds holding
Funds holding: 193 [Q4 2024] → 178 (-15) [Q1 2025]
23% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 57 | Existing positions reduced: 74
32% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.26B [Q4 2024] → $858M (-$404M) [Q1 2025]
34% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 23 | Existing positions closed: 35
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q4 2024] → 0 (-2) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ECPG.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about ECPG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Is Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here Is Why Bargain Hunters Would Love Fast-paced Mover Encore Capital Group (ECPG)
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Encore Capital Group (ECPG) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Does Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Have the Potential to Rally 46.64% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
The consensus price target hints at a 46.6% upside potential for Encore Capital Group (ECPG). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Should Value Investors Buy Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Encore Capital Q1 Earnings Top Estimates on Higher Portfolio Purchases
ECPG continues to witness growth in global collections. It repurchases shares worth $10 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Wall Street Analysts Predict a 44.41% Upside in Encore Capital Group (ECPG): Here's What You Should Know
The mean of analysts' price targets for Encore Capital Group (ECPG) points to a 44.4% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Bruce Thomas – Vice President-Global Investor Relations Ashish Masih – President and Chief Executive Officer Tomas Hernanz – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Hughes – Truist Securities John Rowan – Janney Logan Hennen – Northland Capital Markets Robert Dodd – Raymond James Zachary Oster – Citizens Operator Welcome to the Encore Capital Group's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Encore Capital Group (ECPG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.93 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.95 per share a year ago.
Positive
Market Watch
1 month ago
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