Ezcorp Inc

EZPW

Market cap $1.97B

An EZCORP director sold 10,000 shares for an estimated value of $355,000 on July 6, 2026. The transaction reduced the insider's indirect equity holdings by 5%.

EZPW's pawn growth, acquisitions and gold-backed scrap gains are lifting profit, but retail demand and cost pressures remain trends to watch.

EZPW stock surges 65.8% over the past six months on the back of earnings outlook, pawn demand and liquidity, while valuation and costs raise caution.

EZPW's stronger pawn loan balances, acquisitions and store expansion are lifting revenues and margins, though cost pressures and retail risks remain in focus.

Pawn lending, funeral services, and water utilities generate demand regardless of economic conditions. EZCORP, Carriage Services, and York Water are three companies proving that's the case.

EZCORP has surged 148% in the past year, yet remains attractively valued given robust earnings growth and operating momentum. Q2 delivered record revenue, 76% EBITDA growth, and a 33% rise in pawn loans outstanding, with both organic and acquisition-driven gains. The SMG acquisition expands scale and offers operational improvement opportunities, while core pawn metrics and service charges remain strong.

The top stocks flourish buy points and relative strength. Two are defensive growth names.

A higher-for-longer rate outlook has helped financials rebound from laggards to market leaders as investors adjust to persistent inflation and a more hawkish Federal Reserve. Trading and risk-management firms can benefit from increased volatility, elevated rates, and growing demand for hedging and transaction services. Large banks may see improving profitability as elevated rates support net interest income, deposit franchise value, and earnings expectations.

EZPW, NVT, and LFUS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on June 15, 2026.

EZPW, PLOW, NVT, ALTO and SLQT have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 15, 2026.