NASDAQ:EZPW EZCORP (EZPW) Stock Forecast, Price & News $8.25 +0.19 (+2.36%) (As of 09/29/2023 08:52 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$8.04▼$8.3250-Day Range$7.76▼$9.4252-Week Range$7.05▼$10.68Volume1.05 million shsAverage Volume586,510 shsMarket Capitalization$454.33 millionP/E Ratio17.19Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$15.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability EZCORP MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside81.8% Upside$15.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.61% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.05Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.43Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-9.78%From $0.92 to $0.83 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.2.42 out of 5 starsFinance Sector434th out of 864 stocksMiscellaneous Retail Industry4th out of 9 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEZCORP has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $15.00, EZCORP has a forecasted upside of 81.8% from its current price of $8.25.Amount of Analyst CoverageEZCORP has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.61% of the float of EZCORP has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEZCORP has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in EZCORP has recently decreased by 7.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEZCORP does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthEZCORP does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEZCORP has received a -90.58% net impact score from Upright. On the other hand, these positive outcomes are achieved by using resources or causing negative impacts in categories "Scarce human capital", "Societal stability & understanding among people", and "Meaning & joy". The negative contribution in the "Societal stability & understanding among people" impact category is driven by its "Payday loans" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for EZCORP is -0.05. Previous Next 3.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEZCORP has a news sentiment score of 1.43. 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 0.71 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for EZCORP this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added EZCORP to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, EZCORP insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.13% of the stock of EZCORP is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions99.83% of the stock of EZCORP is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for EZCORP are expected to decrease by -9.78% in the coming year, from $0.92 to $0.83 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of EZCORP is 17.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of EZCORP is 17.19, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 49.40.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEZCORP has a PEG Ratio of 0.26. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEZCORP has a P/B Ratio of 0.67. 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 EZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) StockEZCORP, Inc. provides pawn services in the United States and Latin America. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and Other Investments. It offers pawn loans collateralized by tangible personal property, jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods, and musical instruments. The company also sells merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and pre-owned merchandise purchased from customers. In addition, it offers EZ+, a web-based application that allow customers to manage their pawn transactions, layaways, and loyalty rewards online. As of September 30, 2022, the company owned and operated 515 pawn stores in the United States; 528 pawn stores in Mexico; and 132 pawn stores in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. EZCORP, Inc. was incorporated in 1989 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.Read More EZPW Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EZPW Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEzcorp (EZPW) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should KnowSeptember 19, 2023 | stocknews.comPayPal Holdings (PYPL) – Insights for This Trading WeekOctober 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.August 9, 2023 | msn.comEZCORP: Upcoming Student Loan Repayments May Provide Tailwinds For Pawn LoansAugust 3, 2023 | benzinga.comEZCORP Stock (NASDAQ:EZPW), Short Interest ReportAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEzcorp (EZPW) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesAugust 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 ResultsAugust 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP (EZPW) to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards?October 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.July 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP, Inc. to Release Third Quarter Results After Market Close on Wednesday, August 2, 2023June 29, 2023 | stocknews.comIs Visa (V) a Quality Buy?June 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) investors are sitting on a loss of 36% if they invested five years agoJune 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP to Participate in June ConferencesMay 18, 2023 | thestreet.comEZCorp Stock Hits New 52-Week High (EZPW)May 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com4 Stocks Powered by Increasing Cash Flow for Your PortfolioMay 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDespite Fast-paced Momentum, Ezcorp (EZPW) Is Still a Bargain StockMay 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think Ezcorp (EZPW) Could Surge 45.21%: Read This Before Placing a BetMay 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 ResultsMay 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP, Inc. to Release Second Quarter Results After Market Close on Wednesday, May 3, 2023April 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDoes EZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?March 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShould You Buy EZCORP (EZPW)?February 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Believe Ezcorp (EZPW) Could Rally 42.72%: Here's is How to TradeFebruary 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) Q1 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP, Inc. to Release First Quarter Results After Market Close on Wednesday, February 1, 2023December 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptDecember 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) investors are sitting on a loss of 31% if they invested five years agoDecember 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDown 17% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Ezcorp (EZPW) Looks Ripe for a TurnaroundSee More Headlines Receive EZPW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for EZCORP and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address EZPW Company Calendar Last Earnings8/02/2023Today10/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/15/2023Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Miscellaneous retail Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:EZPW CUSIP30230110 CIK876523 Webwww.ezcorp.com Phone(512) 314-3400Fax512-314-3404Employees7,000Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$15.00 High Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$15.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+81.8%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.48 Trailing P/E Ratio17.19 Forward P/E Ratio8.97 P/E Growth0.26Net Income$50.16 million Net Margins3.51% Pretax Margin5.11% Return on Equity8.93% Return on Assets4.52% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.49 Current Ratio4.74 Quick Ratio3.71 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$886.22 million Price / Sales0.51 Cash Flow$2.48 per share Price / Cash Flow3.32 Book Value$12.27 per share Price / Book0.67Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares55,070,000Free Float53,899,000Market Cap$454.33 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.25 Social Links Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Phillip Ean Cohen B.Com. (Age 74)M.B.A., Exec. Chairman Comp: $3.44MMr. Lachlan P. Given BBus (Age 46)CEO, Director & Chief Strategy, M&A and Funding Officer Comp: $2.28MMr. Timothy K. Jugmans (Age 46)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $1.14MMr. John Blair Powell Jr. (Age 54)COO & Pres of Global Pawn Comp: $1.35MMr. Robert J. Hicks (Age 43)Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Keith Robertson (Age 58)Chief Information Officer Ms. Ellen H. BryantChief Legal Officer & Sec.Ms. Lisa VanRoekel (Age 53)Chief HR Officer Ms. Nicole Swies (Age 44)Chief Revenue Officer Mr. Sunil Sajnani CPA (Age 42)Chief Audit & Loss Prevention Exec. More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsGladstone InvestmentNASDAQ:GAINValue LineNASDAQ:VALUAbacus LifeNASDAQ:ABLTejon RanchNYSE:TRCFarmers National BancNASDAQ:FMNBView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTucker Asset Management LLCBought 1,800 shares on 9/8/2023Ownership: 0.007%Wolverine Trading LLCBought 50,029 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.044%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 18,753 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.084%Citadel Advisors LLCSold 3,500 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Bought 6,594 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.012%View All Institutional Transactions EZPW Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell EZCORP stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for EZCORP in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" EZPW shares. View EZPW analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is EZCORP's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for EZCORP's stock. Their EZPW share price forecasts range from $15.00 to $15.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $15.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 81.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EZPW or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EZPW shares performed in 2023? EZCORP's stock was trading at $8.15 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, EZPW shares have increased by 1.2% and is now trading at $8.25. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting EZCORP? EZCORP saw a drop in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,850,000 shares, a drop of 7.0% from the August 31st total of 6,290,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 571,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 10.2 days. Currently, 11.6% of the shares of the company are short sold. View EZCORP's Short Interest. When is EZCORP's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 15th 2023. View our EZPW earnings forecast. How were EZCORP's earnings last quarter? EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 2nd. The credit services provider reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.15 by $0.05. The credit services provider earned $255.81 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $245.58 million. EZCORP had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.93% and a net margin of 3.51%. What ETFs hold EZCORP's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of EZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) stock in their portfolio include Inspire Fidelis Multi Factor ETF (FDLS), Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM) and First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM).AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC). What is Lachlan Given's approval rating as EZCORP's CEO? 4 employees have rated EZCORP Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Given on Glassdoor.com. Lachlan Given has an approval rating of 38% among the company's employees. This puts Lachlan Given in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. 77.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at EZCORP to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of EZCORP own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other EZCORP investors own include Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Hologic (HOLX), Twitter (TWTR), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Extreme Networks (EXTR), Rigel Pharmaceuticals (RIGL), Bel Fuse (BELFB), OPKO Health (OPK), Suncor Energy (SU) and Telaria (TLRA). What is EZCORP's stock symbol? EZCORP trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EZPW." How do I buy shares of EZCORP? Shares of EZPW 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 EZCORP's stock price today? One share of EZPW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.25. How much money does EZCORP make? EZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) has a market capitalization of $454.33 million and generates $886.22 million in revenue each year. The credit services provider earns $50.16 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.48 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does EZCORP have? The company employs 7,000 workers across the globe. How can I contact EZCORP? EZCORP's mailing address is 2500 BEE CAVE ROAD, Rollingwood TX, 78746. The official website for the company is www.ezcorp.com. The credit services provider can be reached via phone at (512) 314-3400, via email at jeff_christensen@ezcorp.com, or via fax at 512-314-3404. This page (NASDAQ:EZPW) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding EZCORP, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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