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
Industry Short-term business credit
Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance
SectorFinance
Phone877-445-4581
Debt
Current Ratio0.75
Quick Ratio0.75
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.19 billion
Price / Sales0.72
Price / Cash Flow4.86
Price / Book1.25
Profitability
Net Income$83.22 million
Net Margins6.13%
Return on Assets2.70%
Miscellaneous
Employees8,200
OptionableOptionable
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) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 7th. The asset manager reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.19. The asset manager had revenue of $336.77 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $342.33 million. Encore Capital Group had a return on equity of 19.38% and a net margin of 6.13%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.14 earnings per share. 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 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Encore Capital Group's stock. Their forecasts range from $37.00 to $38.00. On average, they anticipate Encore Capital Group's share price to reach $37.3333 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 34.5% 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.
Has Encore Capital Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about ECPG stock have been trending negative on Wednesday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Encore Capital Group earned a news sentiment score of -2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news articles about the asset manager a news buzz of 2.0 out of 10, meaning that recent news coverage is very unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
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 53)
- Mr. Jonathan C. Clark, Exec. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 60)
- Mr. Gregory L. Call, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Administrator Officer & Corp. Sec. (Age 52)
- Mr. Paul J. Grinberg, Pres of International (Age 58)
- Mr. Bruce Thomas, VP of Investor Relations
Who are Encore Capital Group's major shareholders?
Encore Capital Group's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Sheets Smith Wealth Management (0.04%) and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.03%). Company insiders that own Encore Capital Group stock include Ashish Masih, Jonathan C Clark and Paul Grinberg. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Encore Capital Group.
Which major investors are selling Encore Capital Group stock?
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 $27.75.
How big of a company is Encore Capital Group?
Encore Capital Group has a market capitalization of $857.69 million 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.
What is Encore Capital Group's official website?
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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