Positive News Sentiment NASDAQ:ECPG Encore Capital Group - ECPG Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Encore Capital Group, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $46.85 +1.58 (+3.49%) (As of 03/27/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$45.29▼$46.9650-Day Range$44.56▼$57.5452-Week Range$43.65▼$72.73Volume302,512 shsAverage Volume289,374 shsMarket Capitalization$1.09 billionP/E Ratio6.89Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$63.00 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Encore Capital Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside34.5% Upside$63.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy11.24% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.89Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth44.99%From $6.09 to $8.83 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.63 out of 5 starsFinance Sector587th out of 884 stocksShort-Term Business Credit Industry1st out of 1 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEncore Capital Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $63.00, Encore Capital Group has a forecasted upside of 34.5% from its current price of $46.85.Amount of Analyst CoverageEncore Capital Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.24% 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 9.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Encore Capital Group has recently decreased by 13.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. 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 1.89. 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 0.67 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Encore Capital Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest7 people have searched for ECPG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Encore Capital Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership 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 2.62% of the stock of Encore Capital Group is held by insiders. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Encore Capital Group are expected to grow by 44.99% in the coming year, from $6.09 to $8.83 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Encore Capital Group is 6.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 112.16.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Encore Capital Group is 6.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 137.58.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEncore Capital Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.93. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) StockEncore Capital Group, Inc. is an international specialty finance company, which engages in the provision of debt recovery solutions. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Europe, and Other Geographies. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.Read More 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. Email Address ECPG Stock News HeadlinesMarch 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group, Inc. Prices $200.0 Million Convertible Senior Notes OfferingFebruary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group Announces Findings of its Second Economic Freedom StudyMarch 27, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America?Biden's disturbing new government program may be worse than Obama's. You are at risk for having your bank account frozen. A former bank regulator is blowing the whistle on Biden's frightening plan to take over your money. Discover the immediate steps you need to take now.February 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.comEncore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group Full Year 2022 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsFebruary 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial ResultsFebruary 22, 2023 | seekingalpha.comECPG Encore Capital Group, Inc.February 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat Wall Street expects from Encore Capital Group's earningsMarch 27, 2023 | Investor Place Media (Ad)Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America?Biden's disturbing new government program may be worse than Obama's. You are at risk for having your bank account frozen. A former bank regulator is blowing the whistle on Biden's frightening plan to take over your money. Discover the immediate steps you need to take now.February 14, 2023 | benzinga.comEncore Capital Gr Stock (NASDAQ:ECPG), Quotes and News SummaryFebruary 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group to Announce Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results on February 22January 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why We Think Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) Might Deserve Your Attention TodayNovember 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) three years ago would have delivered you a 35% gainNovember 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group Announces Third Quarter 2022 Financial ResultsNovember 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group (ECPG) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesOctober 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIs Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Misunderstood by the Market?October 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group to Announce Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on November 2September 30, 2022 | finanznachrichten.deEncore Capital Group Inc: Seven Encore Locations Certified as Great Place to WorkSeptember 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comSeven Encore Locations Certified as Great Place to WorkAugust 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWilliam C. Goings Appointed to Encore Capital Group Board of DirectorsAugust 17, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDo Encore Capital Group's (NASDAQ:ECPG) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?August 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEncore CEO Ashish Masih Reappointed to U.S.-India CEO ForumJuly 29, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comCNBC's Final Trades: Broadcom, Encore Capital And This Semiconductor PlayJuly 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comBreakout Watch: No. 1 Industry Leader Eyes Buy Point With Earnings DueJuly 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEncore Capital Group to Announce Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results on August 3July 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Fast-paced Mover Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Is a Great Choice for Value InvestorsJuly 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIBD 50 Stocks To Watch: Encore Capital Could Profit In a RecessionSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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. Email Address ECPG Company Calendar Last Earnings2/22/2023Today3/27/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/03/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Short-term business credit Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:ECPG CUSIP29255410 CIK1084961 Webwww.encorecapital.com Phone(877) 445-4581Fax858-309-6978Employees6,900Year Founded1953Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$63.00 High Stock Price Forecast$68.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$58.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+34.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.80 Trailing P/E Ratio6.89 Forward P/E Ratio7.69 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$194.56 million Net Margins13.91% Pretax Margin22.24% Return on Equity16.05% Return on Assets4.35% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.46 Current Ratio0.73 Quick Ratio0.73 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.40 billion Price / Sales0.78 Cash Flow$10.84 per share Price / Cash Flow4.32 Book Value$50.44 per share Price / Book0.93Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares23,320,000Free Float22,712,000Market Cap$1.09 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.47 Social Links Key ExecutivesAshish MasihPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorJonathan Crawford ClarkTreasurer, Chief Financial & Accounting OfficerMonique Dumais-ChrisopeChief Information Officer & Senior Vice PresidentSteve CarmichaelSenior VP, Chief Risk & Compliance OfficerJohn YungSVP, Chief Global Strategist & Growth OfficerKey CompetitorsStewart Information ServicesNYSE:STCNuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite FundNASDAQ:QQQXApartment Investment and ManagementNYSE:AIVVeritexNASDAQ:VBTXAmerican Assets TrustNYSE:AATView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMetLife Investment Management LLCSold 1,242 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.051%Voya Investment Management LLCSold 19,250 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.038%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 1,480 shares on 2/22/2023Ownership: 0.031%State of WyomingSold 2,433 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.004%T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc.Sold 1,137 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 4.456%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ECPG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Encore Capital Group stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Encore Capital Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" ECPG shares. View ECPG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Encore Capital Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Encore Capital Group's stock. Their ECPG share price forecasts range from $58.00 to $68.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $63.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 34.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ECPG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ECPG shares performed in 2023? Encore Capital Group's stock was trading at $47.94 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ECPG stock has decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at $46.85. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Encore Capital Group? Encore Capital Group saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,530,000 shares, a decrease of 13.4% from the February 28th total of 2,920,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 272,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 9.3 days. Currently, 11.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Encore Capital Group's Short Interest. When is Encore Capital Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023. View our ECPG earnings forecast. How were Encore Capital Group's earnings last quarter? Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 22nd. The asset manager reported ($3.11) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $4.54. The asset manager had revenue of $233.90 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $319.07 million. Encore Capital Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.05% and a net margin of 13.91%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 34.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.53 earnings per share. What ETFs hold Encore Capital Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) stock in their portfolio include ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS), Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM), Burney U.S. Factor Rotation ETF (BRNY), Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD), First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund (FYT), Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF (PSCF), Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC) and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund (EES). 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Encore Capital Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Encore Capital Group investors own include BioTelemetry (BEAT), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), PayPal (PYPL), SEA (SE), AbbVie (ABBV), Novavax (NVAX), Pfizer (PFE), Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), AT&T (T) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). What is Encore Capital Group's stock symbol? Encore Capital Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ECPG." Who are Encore Capital Group's major shareholders? Encore Capital Group's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.22%), Broad Run Investment Management LLC (6.45%), BloombergSen Inc. (4.47%), T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. (4.46%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (3.47%) and Bank of Montreal Can (3.44%). Insiders that own company stock include Gregory L Call, Laura Olle, Ryan B Bell and Wendy Hannam. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Encore Capital Group's stock price today? One share of ECPG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $46.85. How much money does Encore Capital Group make? Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG) has a market capitalization of $1.09 billion and generates $1.40 billion in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $194.56 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.80 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Encore Capital Group have? The company employs 6,900 workers across the globe. Does Encore Capital Group have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Encore Capital Group: Baycorp, Cabot Credit Management, and Grove Capital Management.Read More How can I contact Encore Capital Group? Encore Capital Group's mailing address is 350 CAMINO DE LA REINA SUITE 100, SAN DIEGO CA, 92108. The official website for the company is www.encorecapital.com. The asset manager can be reached via phone at (877) 445-4581, via email at bruce.thomas@encorecapital.com, or via fax at 858-309-6978. This page (NASDAQ:ECPG) was last updated on 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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