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.
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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 Date11/6/2019 (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) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The asset manager reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.28. The asset manager earned $346.87 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $353.89 million. Encore Capital Group had a net margin of 11.14% and a return on equity of 19.85%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down .8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.33 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 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Encore Capital Group's shares. Their forecasts range from $37.00 to $45.00. On average, they expect Encore Capital Group's share price to reach $40.40 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Encore Capital Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Encore Capital Group?
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 headlines about ECPG stock have been trending somewhat negative on Saturday, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie scores the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Encore Capital Group earned a news sentiment score of -1.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the asset manager a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term. View News Stories for Encore Capital Group.
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. Kenneth John Stannard, Chief Exec. Officer of the Cabot Credit Management Group (Age 53)
- Mr. Bruce Thomas, VP of Investor Relations
Who are Encore Capital Group's major shareholders?
Encore Capital Group's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (13.08%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (10.73%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (10.65%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.84%), Invesco Ltd. (7.02%) and RE Advisers Corp (2.60%). 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 major investors are selling Encore Capital Group stock?
ECPG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including RE Advisers Corp, Marshall Wace LLP, Vanguard Group Inc., Second Curve Capital LLC, United Services Automobile Association, William Blair Investment Management LLC, James Investment Research Inc. and Royal Bank of Canada. 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 Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Waddell & Reed Financial Inc., BlackRock Inc., Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, Stephens Investment Management Group LLC, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., First Trust Advisors LP and Marshall Wace North America L.P.. 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, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Encore Capital Group's stock price today?
One share of ECPG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $34.09.
How big of a company is Encore Capital Group?
Encore Capital Group has a market capitalization of $1.06 billion 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.View Additional Information About Encore Capital Group.
What is Encore Capital Group's official website?
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 asset manager can be reached via phone at 877-445-4581 or via email at [email protected]
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