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 early stage collections, business process outsourcing, contingent collections, and trace services and litigation activities; and the management of non-performing loans, as well as provides portfolio management services to banks for non-performing loans. 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
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.36 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees7,900
Next Earnings Date5/14/2019 (Estimated)
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, February, 27th. The asset manager reported $1.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.22 by $0.23. The asset manager had revenue of $348.72 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $341.81 million. Encore Capital Group had a return on equity of 20.21% and a net margin of 8.51%. Encore Capital Group's revenue for the quarter was up 9.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.05 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?
6 brokerages have issued 1 year price objectives for Encore Capital Group's stock. Their forecasts range from $37.00 to $42.00. On average, they expect Encore Capital Group's share price to reach $38.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 44.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Encore Capital Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Encore Capital Group?
6 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 5 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?
News articles about ECPG stock have been trending somewhat negative recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Encore Capital Group earned a news impact score of -1.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the asset manager a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Encore Capital Group's key competitors?
What other stocks do shareholders of Encore Capital Group own?
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. Bruce Thomas, VP of Investor Relations
- Ms. Amy Anuk, Sr. VP of Bus. Devel.
Who are Encore Capital Group's major shareholders?
Encore Capital Group's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (12.38%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.01%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.01%), Second Curve Capital LLC (1.67%), Pembroke Management LTD (1.63%) and Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP (1.12%). Company insiders that own Encore Capital Group stock include Ashish Masih, Jcf Iii Europe Holdings LP, Jonathan C Clark and Paul Grinberg. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Encore Capital Group.
Which institutional investors are selling Encore Capital Group stock?
ECPG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Red Mountain Capital Partners LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Citigroup Inc., Bank of Montreal Can, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., United Services Automobile Association, Smith Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP and Principal Financial Group Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Encore Capital Group.
Which institutional investors are buying Encore Capital Group stock?
ECPG stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Norges Bank, Peregrine Capital Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Pembroke Management LTD, Second Curve Capital LLC, American International Group Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Company insiders that have bought Encore Capital Group stock in the last two years include Ashish Masih and Jonathan C Clark. 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 $26.60.
How big of a company is Encore Capital Group?
Encore Capital Group has a market capitalization of $821.51 million and generates $1.36 billion in revenue each year. The asset manager earns $115.89 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.98 on an earnings per share basis. Encore Capital Group employs 7,900 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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