Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:ECPG Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $41.39 -0.36 (-0.86%) As of 03:09 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock About Encore Capital Group Stock (NASDAQ:ECPG) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get Encore Capital Group alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$41.17▼$41.9650-Day Range$35.97▼$42.2552-Week Range$26.45▼$51.77Volume88,183 shsAverage Volume288,562 shsMarket Capitalization$952.47 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$62.67Consensus RatingBuy Company Overview Encore Capital Group, Inc., a specialty finance company, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across financial assets worldwide. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value, as well as manages them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and works toward financial recovery. It is also involved in the provision of early stage collection, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services. In addition, the company engages in debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originator for non-performing loans. Further, it offers credit management services. Encore Capital Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Read More Encore Capital Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks80th Percentile Overall ScoreECPG MarketRank™: Encore Capital Group scored higher than 80% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 316th out of 934 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion3.6 / 5Analyst RatingBuy Consensus RatingEncore Capital Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.25, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEncore Capital Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about Encore Capital Group's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.9 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth45.78% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Encore Capital Group are expected to grow by 45.78% in the coming year, from $5.09 to $7.42 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Encore Capital Group is -11.07, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Encore Capital Group is -11.07, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEncore Capital Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.06. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Encore Capital Group's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted6.31% of the float of Encore Capital Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEncore Capital Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Encore Capital Group has recently increased by 6.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldEncore Capital Group does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEncore Capital Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESG2.2 / 5Environmental Score-0.30 Percentage of Shares Shorted6.31% of the float of Encore Capital Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEncore Capital Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Encore Capital Group has recently increased by 6.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. News and Social Media3.8 / 5News Sentiment1.77 News SentimentEncore Capital Group has a news sentiment score of 1.77. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 1.17 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Encore Capital Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for ECPG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Company Ownership0.0 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Encore Capital Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.54% of the stock of Encore Capital Group is held by insiders.Read more about Encore Capital Group's insider trading history. Receive ECPG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Encore Capital Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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(NASDAQ:ECPG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 8, 2025 | msn.comWhy More Investors Are Using Family Trusts to Protect Their WealthFor many investors, a family trust can be an essential tool for protecting assets, avoiding probate, and ensuring wealth is passed on according to your wishes. Trusts may also provide shielding from creditors and lawsuits while offering potential tax advantages—especially with estate tax thresholds set to decrease in 2026. If you’re considering whether a family trust is right for you, speaking with a fiduciary financial advisor can help you decide the best path forward. We’ve created a free tool that matches you with vetted advisors in your area—each legally bound to act in your best interest.August 28 at 2:00 AM | SmartAsset (Ad)Encore Capital Group (ECPG): Strong Q2 Performance and GrowthAugust 7, 2025 | gurufocus.comEncore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 7, 2025 | seekingalpha.comEncore Capital Group Inc Reports Q2 EPS of $2.49, Surpassing Estimates; Revenue Reaches $442. ...August 6, 2025 | gurufocus.comEncore Capital Group Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsAugust 6, 2025 | gurufocus.comEncore Capital Group® Announces Findings of its Third Economic Freedom StudyJuly 31, 2025 | globenewswire.comSee More Headlines ECPG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ECPG shares performed this year? Encore Capital Group's stock was trading at $47.77 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, ECPG shares have decreased by 13.4% and is now trading at $41.39. How were Encore Capital Group's earnings last quarter? Encore Capital Group Inc (NASDAQ:ECPG) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The asset manager reported $2.49 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.44 by $1.05. Encore Capital Group's revenue was up 24.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. Does Encore Capital Group have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Encore Capital Group: Baycorp, Grove Capital Management, and Cabot Credit Management. Who are Encore Capital Group's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Encore Capital Group include Stephens Investment Management Group LLC (5.35%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.50%), BloombergSen Inc. (1.89%) and Marshall Wace LLP (1.31%). Insiders that own company stock include Ashish Masih, Jonathan C Clark, Ashwini Gupta, Ryan B Bell, Laura Olle and Andrew Eric Asch. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Encore Capital Group? Shares of ECPG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Encore Capital Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Encore Capital Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX) and Visa (V). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/06/2025Today8/28/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry FIN - CONS LOANS Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance Current SymbolNASDAQ:ECPG CIK1084961 Webwww.encorecapital.com Phone(877) 445-4581Fax858-309-6978Employees7,350Year Founded1953Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Encore Capital Group$62.67 High Price Target$66.00 Low Price Target$57.00 Potential Upside/Downside+50.1%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($3.74) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio8.20 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$139.24 million Net Margins-6.07% Pretax Margin-2.09% Return on Equity19.61% Return on Assets3.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio4.43 Current Ratio0.81 Quick Ratio0.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.32 billion Price / Sales0.73 Cash Flow$11.69 per share Price / Cash Flow3.57 Book Value$38.94 per share Price / Book1.07Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares23,010,000Free Float22,427,000Market Cap$960.67 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.59 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableEnter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. 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