Encore Capital Group – ECPG

Encore Capital Group, Inc , a specialty finance company, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across financial assets worldwide.

infoEncore Capital Group is a small cap stock with a total market cap of 1.25B.

infoThey trade on the NASDAQ and had their IPO 24 years ago.

infoEncore Capital Group currently employs 6900 people.

infoAs of Thursday, Jul 27 2023, Encore Capital Group’s share price is $53.07.

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GlobeNewsWire
Encore Capital Group to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on August 2

Wednesday Jul 12 2023 at 16:05

SAN DIEGO, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter 2023 on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, after the market closes. The Company will also host a conference call and slide presentation the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time with Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Clark, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bruce Thomas, Vice President, Global Investor Relations, presenting and discussing the reported results.


Zacks Investment Research
Encore Capital (ECPG) Ups Credit Facility to Boost Flexibility

Wednesday May 17 2023 at 12:47

Encore Capital (ECPG) boosts its revolving credit facility from $1.14 billion to $1.18 billion in a bid to impart more financial flexibility in purchasing portfolios.


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Encore Capital Group Inc. (ECPG) Q1 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Wednesday May 03 2023 at 23:34

Encore Capital Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG ) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 3, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Bruce Thomas – Vice President, Global Investor Relations Ashish Masih – President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Clark – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ryan Bell – President, Midland Credit Management Conference Call Participants Mike Grondahl – Northland Capital Markets Mark Hughes – Truist Robert Dodd – Raymond James David Scharf – JMP Securities Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Encore Capital Group Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call.


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Encore Capital Group to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on May 3

Wednesday Apr 05 2023 at 16:05

SAN DIEGO, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2023 on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, after the market closes. The Company will also host a conference call and slide presentation the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time with Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Clark, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bruce Thomas, Vice President, Global Investor Relations, presenting and discussing the reported results.


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Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Q4 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

Wednesday Feb 22 2023 at 22:57

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG ) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 22, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Bruce Thomas – Vice President, Global Investor Relations Ashish Masih – President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Clark – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ryan Bell – President, Midland Credit Management Craig Buick – Chief Executive Officer, Cabot Credit Management Group Conference Call Participants Mike Grondahl – Northland Capital Markets Mark Hughes – Truist Robert Dodd – Raymond James Spencer James – William Blair & Company John Rowan – Janney Montgomery Scott Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Encore Capital Group Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call.


GlobeNewsWire
Encore Capital Group to Announce Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results on February 22

Tuesday Feb 07 2023 at 16:05

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter 2022 on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, after the market closes. The Company will also host a conference call and slide presentation the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time with Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Clark, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bruce Thomas, Vice President, Global Investor Relations, presenting and discussing the reported results.


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Thursday Dec 22 2022 at 08:17

ECPG, HTHT and IPI have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on December 22, 2022.


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Tuesday Dec 20 2022 at 09:02

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Wednesday Dec 14 2022 at 09:47

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Seeking Alpha
Encore Capital Group: A Darling In The Financial Services Industry

Thursday Dec 01 2022 at 19:51

Encore Capital Group is among the potential winners in the financial services sector. Elevated inflation and a hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve are good for Encore Capital Group’s business.


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Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Q3 2022 – Earnings Call Transcript

Saturday Nov 05 2022 at 01:59

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG ) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call November 2, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Bruce Thomas – VP, IR Ashish Masih – President and CEO Jonathan Clark – EVP and Chief Financial Officer Craig Buick – CEO, Cabot Credit Management Group Ryan Bell – President, Midland Credit Management Conference Call Participants David Scharf – JMP Securities Mark Hughes – Truist Mike Grondahl – Northland Capital Markets Robert Dodd – Raymond James Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Encore Capital Group Conference Call.


GlobeNewsWire
Encore Capital Group to Announce Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on November 2

Tuesday Oct 18 2022 at 16:30

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter 2022 on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, after the market closes. The Company will also host a conference call and slide presentation the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time with Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Clark, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bruce Thomas, Vice President, Global Investor Relations, presenting and discussing the reported results.


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Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) CEO Ashish Masih on Q2 2022 Results – Earnings Call Transcript

Saturday Aug 06 2022 at 06:43

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG ) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Bruce Thomas – VP, IR Ashish Masih – President and CEO Jonathan Clark – EVP and Chief Financial Officer Craig Buick – CEO, Cabot Credit Management Group Ryan Bell – President, Midland Credit Management Conference Call Participants Mark Hughes – Truist Company Mike Grondahl – Northland Capital Markets Robert Dodd – Raymond James Spencer James – William Blair & Company Mark Hughes – Truist Company Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Encore Capital Group’s Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call.


Zacks Investment Research
Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Wednesday Aug 03 2022 at 19:33

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 12.81% and 4.13%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?


Zacks Investment Research
Is Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Outperforming Other Finance Stocks This Year?

Tuesday Aug 02 2022 at 11:21

Here is how Encore Capital Group (ECPG) and Enact Holdings, Inc. (ACT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.


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Tuesday Jul 26 2022 at 15:16

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Encore Capital Group to Announce Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results on August 3

Wednesday Jul 20 2022 at 17:00

SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter 2022 on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after the market closes. The Company will also host a conference call and slide presentation the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time with Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jonathan Clark, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bruce Thomas, Vice President, Global Investor Relations, presenting and discussing the reported results.


Zacks Investment Research
Why Fast-paced Mover Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors

Wednesday Jul 20 2022 at 10:08

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) made it through our ‘Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain’ screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.


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Wednesday Jul 13 2022 at 09:14

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Tuesday Jul 12 2022 at 13:10

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3 Reasons to Add Encore Capital (ECPG) Stock to Your Portfolio

Thursday Jun 30 2022 at 14:52

It seems wise to add Encore Capital (ECPG) stock to your portfolio now, given the company’s robust fundamentals and good growth prospects.


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Thursday Jun 30 2022 at 10:58

Falling consumer sentiments, recessionary woes and worsening asset quality hurt the Zacks Consumer Loans industry players’ financials. Efforts to digitize operations along with easing lending standards will aid companies like Credit Acceptance (CACC) & Encore Capital (ECPG).


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Is Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Thursday May 26 2022 at 11:18

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Can Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Climb 28% to Reach the Level Wall Street Analysts Expect?

Wednesday May 25 2022 at 11:33

The consensus price target hints at a 28.3% 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.


Zacks Investment Research
Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Encore Capital Group (ECPG) is a Solid Choice

Tuesday May 17 2022 at 14:18

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.


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Thursday May 12 2022 at 10:25

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Is Encore Capital Group (ECPG) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

Tuesday May 10 2022 at 11:17

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.


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Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Wednesday May 04 2022 at 21:03

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 220% and 44.55%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?


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Wednesday May 04 2022 at 17:09

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Encore Capital Group Bankruptcy Risk

The Altman Z-score is a formula that measures a company’s financial health and bankruptcy risk. It assigns a numerical score based on various financial ratios. The Z-score is divided into different zones. If the Z-score is above 2.99, it indicates a lower bankruptcy risk, classifying the company as ‘safe’ or ‘non-distressed’. If the score falls below 1.81, it suggests a higher risk, indicating potential financial distress or bankruptcy. The range between 1.81 and 2.99 is called the ‘gray zone’ or zone of ambiguity.

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Encore Capital Group’s Altman Z-score is 1.03 which is in the distress zone. This indicates a higher risk of financial distress and potential bankruptcy for the company. It can serve as a warning sign of significant financial challenges, requiring careful consideration by potential investors.

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Encore Capital Group Insider Trading

Insider trading is when individuals employed by a company buy or sell its securities following legal procedures and regulations. Company executives, directors, and employees may be permitted to buy or sell shares if they follow specific rules, such as filing a Form 4 with the SEC within two business days.

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Over the last 3 months, 1 insider has sold $50.64K of common stock in Encore Capital Group on the stock market with no insider buying.

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Debt & Income Analysis

Income quality measures a company’s operating cash flow to net income ratio. It helps investors and analysts assess the sustainability of a company’s earnings. A high QIR indicates strong cash flows, while a low QIR may indicate non-operating activities driving net income.

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Encore Capital Group’s Income Quality of 5.13 is greater than its Industry Group of 0.99 (418.2% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s Income Quality of 5.13 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 0.38 (1250.0% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s Income Quality of 5.13 is greater than its Sector of 0.86 (496.5% greater)

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Current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay off short-term debt with its current assets (assets that a company expects to use up or convert to cash within a year). It represents the $ amount of current assets a company has for every $1 of short-term debt. A high current ratio above 1.0 indicates that a company can meet its short-term obligations, while a low current ratio below 1.0 suggests difficulty.

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Encore Capital Group’s Current Ratio of 0.88 is in line with its Industry Group of 0.8 (10.0% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s Current Ratio of 0.88 is lower than its Major Industry Group of 2.48 (-64.5% lower)

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Encore Capital Group’s Current Ratio of 0.88 is lower than its Sector of 1.46 (-39.7% lower)

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Value Analysis

PE ratio (price-to-earnings), measures a company’s stock price relative to its earnings per share. It helps investors evaluate whether its stock is overvalued or undervalued. A higher PE ratio indicates that investors are willing to pay more for a company’s earnings, while a lower PE ratio (above zero) suggests the company could be undervalued.

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Encore Capital Group’s PE Ratio of 32.23 is greater than its Industry Group of 12.76 (152.6% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s PE Ratio of 32.23 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 3.12 (933.0% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s PE Ratio of 32.23 is greater than its Sector of 9.63 (234.7% greater)

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The PB ratio (price-to-book), measures a company’s stock price relative to its book value (net value of a company’s assets reported on its balance sheet, after subtracting debt) per share. It is used to evaluate a company’s valuation, with a lower PB ratio (above zero) indicating a lower valuation and a higher PB ratio suggesting overvaluation.

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Encore Capital Group’s PB Ratio of 1.02 is greater than its Industry Group of 0.83 (22.9% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s PB Ratio of 1.02 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 0.7 (45.7% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s PB Ratio of 1.02 is in line with its Sector of 1.01 (1.0% greater)

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Efficiency Analysis

ROE (Return on Equity), is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability relative to its shareholders’ equity (the amount of value in a company that belongs to the people who own shares). It indicates how efficiently a company generates profits per unit of equity invested. A high ROE suggests effective use of equity, while a low ROE indicates inefficiency.

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Encore Capital Group’s ROE of 0.03 is lower than its Industry Group of 0.04 (-25.0% lower)

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Encore Capital Group’s ROE of 0.03 is lower than its Major Industry Group of 0.04 (-25.0% lower)

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Encore Capital Group’s ROE of 0.03 is lower than its Sector of 0.04 (-25.0% lower)

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ROCE (Return on Capital Employed), is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability relative to the amount of capital invested in its operations. It indicates how well a company is generating profits from its capital investments. A high ROCE suggests effective use of capital, while a low ROCE indicates inefficiency.

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Encore Capital Group’s ROCE of 0.06 is greater than its Industry Group of 0.03 (100.0% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s ROCE of 0.06 is greater than its Major Industry Group of 0.04 (50.0% greater)

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Encore Capital Group’s ROCE of 0.06 is greater than its Sector of 0.02 (200.0% greater)

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