Encore Capital Group, Inc., a specialty finance company, together with its subsidiaries, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across a range of 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 debt collection and management activities; and the management of non-performing loans. In addition, the company provides portfolio management services to banks for non-performing loans; and financial solutions to individuals who have previously defaulted on their obligations. Further, it focuses on consumer non-performing loans, including insolvencies, and bank and non-bank receivables. Encore Capital Group, Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Short-term business credit
Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:ECPG
CUSIP29255410
Phone877-445-4581
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio5.74
Current Ratio0.63
Quick Ratio0.63
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.01
Forward P/E Ratio8.42
P/E Growth0.64
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.19 billion
Price / Sales1.05
Cash Flow$5.7610 per share
Price / Cash7.03
Book Value$22.22 per share
Price / Book1.82
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.01
Net Income$83.22 million
Net Margins6.84%
Return on Equity20.28%
Return on Assets2.66%
Miscellaneous
Employees8,200
Outstanding Shares30,840,000
Market Cap$1.23 billion
Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encore Capital Group's stock symbol?
Encore Capital Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ECPG."
How were Encore Capital Group's earnings last quarter?
Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG) released its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 8th. The asset manager reported $1.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.12 by $0.21. The asset manager earned $349.75 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $335.05 million. Encore Capital Group had a net margin of 6.84% and a return on equity of 20.28%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 20.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.87 EPS. View Encore Capital Group's Earnings History.
When is Encore Capital Group's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for ECPG?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Encore Capital Group's stock. Their predictions range from $37.00 to $57.00. On average, they expect Encore Capital Group's stock price to reach $49.3333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Encore Capital Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Encore Capital Group?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Encore Capital Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Encore Capital Group.
Who are some of Encore Capital Group's key competitors?
Who are Encore Capital Group's key executives?
Encore Capital Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Ashish Masih, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Jonathan C. Clark, Exec. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 59)
- Mr. Gregory L. Call, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Administrator Officer & Corp. Sec. (Age 51)
- Mr. Paul J. Grinberg, Pres of International (Age 57)
- Mr. Carl Eberling, Chief Information Officer & Sr. VP of Information Technology
Has Encore Capital Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about ECPG stock have been trending somewhat positive on Monday, according to Accern. Accern identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Encore Capital Group earned a news and rumor sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news stories about the asset manager an impact score of 48.09 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days. View Recent Headlines for Encore Capital Group.
Who are Encore Capital Group's major shareholders?
Encore Capital Group's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (13.40%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.61%), Millennium Management LLC (2.26%), Hennessy Advisors Inc. (2.47%), Pembroke Management LTD (0.87%) and United Services Automobile Association (0.75%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Encore Capital Group.
Which major investors are selling Encore Capital Group stock?
ECPG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including SG Americas Securities LLC, Peregrine Capital Management LLC, Pinebridge Investments L.P., Laurion Capital Management LP, California Public Employees Retirement System, Hennessy Advisors Inc., First Trust Advisors LP and Pembroke Management LTD. View Insider Buying and Selling for Encore Capital Group.
Which major investors are buying Encore Capital Group stock?
ECPG stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, United Services Automobile Association, Engineers Gate Manager LP, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., Granahan Investment Management Inc. MA and GSA Capital Partners LLP. View Insider Buying and Selling for Encore Capital Group.
How do I buy shares of Encore Capital Group?
Shares of ECPG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Encore Capital Group's stock price today?
One share of ECPG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $40.50.
How big of a company is Encore Capital Group?
Encore Capital Group has a market capitalization of $1.23 billion and generates $1.19 billion in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $83.22 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.01 on an earnings per share basis. Encore Capital Group employs 8,200 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Encore Capital Group?
Encore Capital Group's mailing address is 3111 CAMINO DEL RIO NORTH SUITE 103, SAN DIEGO CA, 92108. The asset manager can be reached via phone at 877-445-4581 or via email at [email protected]
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