Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:ECPG Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $50.30 +0.74 (+1.49%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$49.51▼$50.6450-Day Range$39.95▼$50.3052-Week Range$34.74▼$54.73Volume111,324 shsAverage Volume154,503 shsMarket Capitalization$1.19 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$66.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Encore Capital Group alerts: Email Address Encore Capital Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside32.2% Upside$66.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish8.62% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.83Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$62,550 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth49.55%From $5.59 to $8.36 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.82 out of 5 starsFinance Sector291st out of 898 stocksShort - Term Business Credit Industry2nd out of 4 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEncore Capital Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageEncore Capital Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Encore Capital Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.62% 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 14.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Encore Capital Group has recently increased by 2.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEncore Capital Group does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEncore Capital Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 2.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEncore Capital Group has received a 6.86% net impact score from Upright. Encore Capital seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Societal infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is driven by its "Collection agency services" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Encore Capital Group is -0.30. Previous Next 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEncore Capital Group has a news sentiment score of 1.83. 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 0.50 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Encore Capital Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Encore Capital Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Encore Capital Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $62,550.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.63% of the stock of Encore Capital Group is held by insiders.Read more about Encore Capital Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Encore Capital Group are expected to grow by 49.55% in the coming year, from $5.59 to $8.36 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Encore Capital Group is -5.86, 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 -5.86, 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 1.26. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DarwinTop Stock Unveiled!Ready to discover the standout stock of 2024? We’ve identified a single buy & hold gem that’s poised to redefine your portfolio. Download our exclusive report now and dive into the Insights. Click below to opt-in and receive up to two additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribe at any time.Get Your Free Report About Encore Capital Group Stock (NASDAQ:ECPG)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 ECPG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ECPG Stock News HeadlinesJuly 19, 2024 | insidertrades.comAndrew Eric Asch Sells 1,251 Shares of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG) StockJuly 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comEncore Capital Group to Announce Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on August 7July 26, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Brace Yourself: Experts calling for Bitcoin to hit $100kFor the past few months, Bitcoin has been trading flat… It's been stuck around the $60,000 to $72,000 range. But that could change soon. Very soon.May 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comEncore Capital Group, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized Senior Secured Notes OfferingMay 13, 2024 | investorplace.comSlow Jobs, Fast Profits: 7 Stocks to Scoop Up After April's Lackluster ReportMay 13, 2024 | msn.comEncore Capital to offer $400M senior secured notes in private offeringMay 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comEncore Capital To Privately Place $400 Mln Of Sr. NotesMay 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comEncore Capital Group, Inc. Announces Proposed Senior Secured Notes OfferingJuly 26, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)New trading system called MSFT, NVDA & MSFTLook 2023 kind of sucked from a trading standpoint… Despite the market finishing 24% higher…. 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Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/08/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Short - term business credit Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance Current SymbolNASDAQ:ECPG CUSIP29255410 CIK1084961 Webwww.encorecapital.com Phone(877) 445-4581Fax858-309-6978Employees7,400Year Founded1953Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$66.50 High Stock Price Target$73.00 Low Stock Price Target$60.00 Potential Upside/Downside+32.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($8.58) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio8.98 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-206,490,000.00 Net Margins-16.30% Pretax Margin-14.11% Return on Equity9.95% Return on Assets2.27% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio3.53 Current Ratio0.96 Quick Ratio0.96 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.22 billion Price / Sales0.97 Cash Flow$19.16 per share Price / Cash Flow2.62 Book Value$39.80 per share Price / Book1.26Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares23,690,000Free Float23,064,000Market Cap$1.19 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.55 Social Links These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ashish Masih (Age 59)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.86MMr. Jonathan C. Clark (Age 65)Executive VP, Principal Accounting Officer, CFO & Treasurer Comp: $1.38MMr. Andrew E. Asch (Age 50)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $671.11kMr. Ryan B. Bell (Age 44)President of Midland Credit Management, Inc. Comp: $1.12MKey CompetitorsAsta FundingNASDAQ:ASFINelnetNYSE:NNIPRA GroupNASDAQ:PRAAWorld AcceptanceNASDAQ:WRLDEZCORPNASDAQ:EZPWView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 1,650 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.769%Shaker Investments LLC OHSold 293 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.143%Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial Inc.Bought 796 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.066%Salvus Wealth Management LLCSold 393 shares on 7/17/2024Ownership: 0.079%Andrew Eric AschSold 1,251 sharesTotal: $62,550.00 ($50.00/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ECPG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ECPG shares performed this year? Encore Capital Group's stock was trading at $50.75 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ECPG stock has decreased by 0.9% and is now trading at $50.30. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Encore Capital Group's earnings last quarter? Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 8th. The asset manager reported $0.95 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.94 by $0.01. Encore Capital Group's revenue was up 5.0% compared to the same quarter last year. What is Ashish Masih's approval rating as Encore Capital Group's CEO? 217 employees have rated Encore Capital Group Chief Executive Officer Ashish Masih on Glassdoor.com. Ashish Masih has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees. 69.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Encore Capital Group to a friend. Does Encore Capital Group have any subsidiaries? Encore Capital Group subsidiaries include Baycorp, Grove Capital Management, and Cabot Credit Management. Who are Encore Capital Group's major shareholders? Encore Capital Group's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.77%), Shaker Investments LLC OH (0.14%), Salvus Wealth Management LLC (0.08%) and Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial Inc. (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Jonathan C Clark, Ryan B Bell, Laura Olle, Andrew Eric Asch and Gregory L Call. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Encore Capital Group own? 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