Encore Capital (ECPG)


Market Price (10/9/2026): $99.93 | Market Cap: $2.2 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Consumer Finance

Encore Capital (ECPG)


Market Price (10/9/2026): $99.93
Market Cap: $2.2 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Consumer Finance

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 14%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 8.7%, FCF Yield is 5.8%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, and Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Private Credit, and Consumer Debt Management.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.5%, Dist 3Y High is -3.5%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 185%

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 134%

Key risks
ECPG key risks include [1] a history of significant regulatory actions and financial penalties from bodies like the CFPB and [2] persistent operational challenges and impairments requiring restructuring in its European markets.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 14%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 8.7%, FCF Yield is 5.8%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 30%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, and Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Private Credit, and Consumer Debt Management.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.5%, Dist 3Y High is -3.5%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 185%
6 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 134%
7 Key risks
ECPG key risks include [1] a history of significant regulatory actions and financial penalties from bodies like the CFPB and [2] persistent operational challenges and impairments requiring restructuring in its European markets.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/6/2026

Encore Capital (ECPG) stock has gained about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Encore Capital Group reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, which ended on June 30, 2026. The company announced its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on August 5, 2026, with an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $2.81, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.67 by $0.14. Additionally, quarterly revenue increased by 11.3% year-over-year, reaching $491.87 million, surpassing the analyst consensus of $455.10 million. This positive earnings surprise led to a 5.60% increase in the stock price on the day of the announcement.

2. The company benefits from a favorable outlook from financial analysts, with a consensus "Strong Buy" rating. As of late September 2026, analysts maintained a positive stance on Encore Capital Group, with 67% recommending a "Strong Buy" and 33% a "Buy." Analysts have an average 12-month price target of $113.50, which suggests a potential upside of 18.33% from the stock's price of approximately $95.92 as of early October 2026.

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Updated on 10/6/2026

Encore Capital (ECPG) stock has gained about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Encore Capital Group reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, which ended on June 30, 2026. The company announced its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on August 5, 2026, with an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $2.81, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.67 by $0.14. Additionally, quarterly revenue increased by 11.3% year-over-year, reaching $491.87 million, surpassing the analyst consensus of $455.10 million. This positive earnings surprise led to a 5.60% increase in the stock price on the day of the announcement.

2. The company benefits from a favorable outlook from financial analysts, with a consensus "Strong Buy" rating. As of late September 2026, analysts maintained a positive stance on Encore Capital Group, with 67% recommending a "Strong Buy" and 33% a "Buy." Analysts have an average 12-month price target of $113.50, which suggests a potential upside of 18.33% from the stock's price of approximately $95.92 as of early October 2026.

3. Investor anticipation of strong fiscal third quarter 2026 earnings is contributing to the positive trend. Encore Capital Group is scheduled to release its fiscal Q3 2026 financial results on November 4, 2026. Analysts are projecting the company to report an EPS of $3.45 for fiscal Q3 2026, representing an estimated year-over-year increase of 8.83%. Overall, earnings for the next fiscal year are expected to grow by 8.28%, from $13.52 to $14.64 per share.

4. Strategic financial management and ongoing operational enhancements are bolstering confidence. In the first half of fiscal 2026, Encore Capital Group refinanced existing debt by issuing $750 million in senior secured notes and 325 million Euro in floating rate senior secured notes due in 2033. These efforts are expected to lead to improved profitability and reduced funding costs for the company. Furthermore, continued investments in operational enhancements and the deployment of new technologies aim to improve consumer reach and efficiency in the United States.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 7.3% change in ECPG stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 4.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610082026Change
Stock Price ($)93.29100.067.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8511,9012.7%
Net Income Margin (%)16.0%15.9%-0.9%
P/E Multiple6.87.24.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)22220.8%
Cumulative Contribution7.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ECPG7.3% 
Market (SPY)3.6%35.7%
Sector (XLF)1.2%32.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 42.7% change in ECPG stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 17.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)331202610082026Change
Stock Price ($)70.12100.0642.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7691,9017.5%
Net Income Margin (%)14.5%15.9%9.2%
P/E Multiple6.17.217.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)22223.6%
Cumulative Contribution42.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ECPG42.7% 
Market (SPY)19.3%29.0%
Sector (XLF)10.2%36.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 139.7% change in ECPG stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 69.7% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202510082026Change
Stock Price ($)41.74100.06139.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4681,90129.5%
P/S Multiple0.71.169.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)24229.1%
Cumulative Contribution139.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ECPG139.7% 
Market (SPY)17.1%29.0%
Sector (XLF)1.9%36.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 109.5% change in ECPG stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/8/2026 was primarily driven by a 5547.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202310082026Change
Stock Price ($)47.76100.06109.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1771,90161.5%
Net Income Margin (%)0.3%15.9%5547.4%
P/E Multiple341.87.2-97.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)24229.8%
Cumulative Contribution109.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/8/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ECPG109.5% 
Market (SPY)87.3%44.1%
Sector (XLF)70.7%43.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ECPG Return59%-23%6%-6%14%83%155%
Peers Return29%-41%115%26%11%-14%95%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ECPG Win Rate75%42%58%25%58%80% 
Peers Win Rate65%35%54%52%58%46% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ECPG Max Drawdown-24%-38%-35%-25%-47%-10% 
Peers Max Drawdown-20%-52%-45%-27%-40%-43% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PRAA, SWRD, AXP, COF, AFRM.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/8/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventECPGS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-47.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven88.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven231 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-30.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven768 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-25.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven982 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1225 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-51.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven105.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven74 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-36.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven137 days105 days

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In The Past

Encore Capital's stock fell -47.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 88.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventECPGS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-47.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven88.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven231 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-30.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven43.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven768 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-25.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven982 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-26.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven1225 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-51.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven105.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven74 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-36.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.1%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven137 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-59.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven146.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven563 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-62.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven167.4%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven622 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-31.9%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven46.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven302 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-21.1%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.7%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven195 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-69.8%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven231.5%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven53 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-23.8%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.3%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven358 days47 days

Compare to PRAA, SWRD, AXP, COF, AFRM

In The Past

Encore Capital's stock fell -47.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 88.9% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Encore Capital (ECPG)

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) is a specialty finance company that provides debt recovery solutions and related services globally. At its core, Encore Capital specializes in purchasing portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables—essentially, overdue consumer debt—at significant discounts from their original face value. The company then actively manages these portfolios by working directly with individual consumers to facilitate the repayment of their obligations, aiding them in their journey toward financial recovery.

Beyond its primary business of acquiring and managing defaulted debt, Encore Capital also offers a suite of related services. These include early-stage collection services, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services. Furthermore, ECPG provides comprehensive debt servicing and other portfolio management solutions specifically tailored for non-performing loans on behalf of credit originators, serving financial institutions and other lenders across a global market.

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  • Like an Ollie's Bargain Outlet, but instead of physical goods, they buy portfolios of defaulted consumer debt at deep discounts and then work to recover value.
  • Imagine a Capital One or other major credit card issuer, but instead of issuing new credit, Encore Capital specializes in buying and recovering value from the loans that have already gone bad and been written off by those original lenders.

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  • Debt Portfolio Purchase & Management: Acquires portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at a discount and manages the recovery process from individuals.
  • Collection Services: Provides various collection services including early-stage and contingent collections for clients.
  • Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) for Collections: Offers outsourced services related to debt collection and portfolio management to credit originators.

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Encore Capital (ECPG) primarily serves individuals who owe defaulted consumer debt. While the company also provides services to credit originators, its core business and the significant portion of its revenue generation involve working directly with consumers to repay obligations on portfolios of defaulted debt that Encore Capital has purchased.

The categories of customers (individuals) that Encore Capital serves include:

  1. Consumers with defaulted credit card debt: These are individuals who have outstanding, unpaid balances on credit card accounts.
  2. Consumers with defaulted personal loans, auto loans, and other consumer finance products: This category includes individuals who have failed to make payments on various types of personal financing.
  3. Consumers with defaulted telecommunications, utility, and other similar service-related debts: These are individuals with overdue bills from service providers such as phone companies, internet providers, or utility companies.

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Ashish Masih President and Chief Executive Officer
Ashish Masih joined Encore Capital Group in 2009 and was appointed President and CEO in June 2017. He previously served as President of Midland Credit Management (MCM), Encore's largest business unit, and held other roles in operations and corporate development at Encore. Prior to joining Encore, Mr. Masih was Vice President at Capital One Financial Corp., where he held senior roles in its U.S. credit card business. Before Capital One, he worked at McKinsey & Company and KPMG Consulting. Mr. Masih also oversaw Encore's Asset Reconstruction Company in India, a joint venture with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and a private equity firm. Tomas C. Hernanz Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Tomas C. Hernanz was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of Encore Capital Group, effective April 1, 2025. Before this role, he served as CFO of Cabot Credit Management, Encore's European business unit, since October 2022. Mr. Hernanz has held various senior strategy and financial roles with Encore since joining the organization in 2016. Prior to his time at Encore, he was a partner at Ondra Partners, a financial advisory firm, and held positions at Goldman Sachs and Citigroup. Ryan Bell President, Midland Credit Management
Ryan Bell has been the President of Midland Credit Management (MCM), Encore's U.S. debt purchasing line of business, since January 2020. He joined Encore in 2011 as a Vice President. Before joining Encore, Mr. Bell spent 11 years in marketing and analysis at Capital One Financial Corp., primarily in the auto finance line of business, where his experience included marketing strategy, credit policy, new product development, business development, and operations strategy. He previously led Encore's decision science group, responsible for asset valuation, predictive model development, and financial forecasting, and as Senior Vice President of Operations, he led Encore's internal legal, legal outsourcing, and bankruptcy operations. John Yung President, International and Cabot Credit Management
John Yung serves as President, International and Cabot Credit Management for Encore Capital Group. He is responsible for Encore's international operations and the Cabot Credit Management subsidiary. Andrew Asch Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Government Affairs
Andrew Asch is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Government Affairs at Encore Capital Group. He is responsible for the company's legal, government affairs, and corporate secretary functions.

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Here are the key risks to Encore Capital Group (ECPG) in order from most significant to least significant:

  1. High Debt Levels and Sensitivity to Interest Rates: Encore Capital Group carries significant indebtedness, with total long-term outstanding debt reported to be approximately $3.7 billion to $3.97 billion. Portions of this debt bear variable interest rates. Consequently, increases in interest rates directly lead to higher interest expenses, which can adversely affect the company's financial results and operating income. Furthermore, elevated interest rates increase the cost of capital for acquiring new portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables, thereby compressing the expected returns on these investments and impacting profitability.
  2. Macroeconomic Conditions and Consumer Repayment Ability: The profitability of Encore Capital Group's business is highly dependent on overall financial and economic conditions. Adverse economic factors, such as high unemployment, significant inflation, reduced credit availability, or general financial disruptions, can place considerable financial pressure on consumers. This directly reduces consumers' ability to repay their obligations, which, in turn, negatively impacts the company's collections, the value of its consumer receivable portfolios, and its cash flow.
  3. Legal and Regulatory Challenges: The debt recovery industry is subject to extensive and evolving legal and regulatory oversight. Changes in regulations or new rules from consumer protection bodies, such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), can restrict collection methods, increase operational costs, and reduce the value of certain types of debt. Non-compliance with these complex laws can expose Encore Capital Group to significant legal liabilities, including lawsuits, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. Additionally, managing large volumes of sensitive consumer data exposes the company to cybersecurity risks, where breaches could lead to legal and financial repercussions.

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Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) operates within several key addressable markets related to debt recovery and portfolio management.

Debt Recovery Solutions (Purchasing Defaulted Consumer Receivables, Early Stage Collection, Contingent Collection Services)

  • Globally, the Debt Collection Services market is estimated at approximately USD 30.52 billion in 2025, with projections indicating growth to USD 38.67 billion by 2033. Other estimates for the global debt collection agencies market also show it growing from USD 30.19 billion in 2025 to USD 31.2 billion in 2026. Another report projects the global debt collection agencies market size to reach around USD 41.7 billion by 2033, up from USD 31.3 billion in 2023.
  • In the U.S., the Debt Collection Agencies market size is valued at $13.6 billion in 2025. North America, largely driven by the U.S., accounted for approximately USD 12.5 billion in revenue in 2023 within the debt collection agencies market.
  • Specifically, the global Debt Purchase Service market, which involves acquiring portfolios of defaulted debt, is projected to reach $8.35 billion by 2025.

Debt Servicing and Other Portfolio Management Services for Non-Performing Loans (NPLs)

  • The global Non-Performing Loan (NPL) Management market was sized at USD 109.45 billion in 2024. This market is projected for significant growth, expected to increase to approximately USD 2.17 trillion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 53.20% from 2024 to 2031.
  • In North America, the NPL Management market held a significant share, with a market size of USD 43.78 billion in 2024.

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

Encore Capital's early stage collection and contingent collection services, as well as some debt servicing, fall within the broader Business Process Outsourcing market.

  • The global Business Process Outsourcing market was valued at USD 347.95 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach approximately USD 906.27 billion by 2035. Another estimate places the global market at USD 328.37 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 695.77 billion by 2033.
  • The U.S. Business Process Outsourcing market is substantial, with North America (dominated by the U.S.) holding 37.4% of the global market revenue share in 2025. U.S. companies are projected to spend approximately $50 billion on outsourcing services in the next 12 months.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Encore Capital (ECPG)

  • Sustained Favorable U.S. Purchasing Environment and Strategic Capital Allocation: Encore Capital anticipates continued strong revenue growth driven by a highly favorable purchasing environment in the U.S. market. This is characterized by elevated supply of non-performing loans and advantageous credit conditions, which are fueling the expansion of Encore's debt portfolios. The company has strategically increased its capital allocation to the U.S., with 80% of its global portfolio purchases in Q1 2024 concentrated in this market due to higher return opportunities. Management expects global portfolio purchases to be between $1.4 billion and $1.5 billion in 2026.
  • Operational Innovation and Enhanced Digital Capabilities: The deployment of new technologies, enhanced digital capabilities, and continuous operational innovation are key drivers for improved collections performance. These advancements enable Encore to reach more consumers and facilitate increased payments, particularly impacting the early stages of the portfolio life cycle and leading to overperformance of recent vintages.
  • Growth in Global Collections and Stable Consumer Payment Behavior: Encore Capital projects an increase in global collections, with an expectation to reach $2.7 billion in 2026, representing a 5% increase. This growth is supported by strong portfolio purchases in recent quarters, focused execution, operational improvements, and a stable consumer payment environment in its key markets, returning to pre-pandemic normalcy.

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Share Repurchases

  • Encore Capital Group repurchased approximately $89.5 million of its shares outstanding in 2025, representing about 9% of total shares.
  • In Q3 2025, the company repurchased $10 million of shares, with an additional $25 million in Q4 2025 (as of November 5, 2025), totaling approximately $60 million year-to-date.
  • The board authorized an additional $300 million under the share repurchase program in Q3 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • Global portfolio purchases, which are investments in defaulted consumer receivables, increased 4% to $1.41 billion in 2025, including $1.17 billion allocated to the U.S.
  • The company anticipates global portfolio purchases for 2026 to be in the range of $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion.
  • In Q3 2025, global portfolio purchases were $346 million, with 75% of deployed capital directed towards the U.S. market.

Capital Expenditures

  • Encore Capital Group's capital expenditures were -$26.27 million in 2025.
  • Capital expenditures were -$29.01 million in 2024 and -$24.81 million in 2023.
  • The company has focused on the deployment of new technologies and enhanced digital capabilities to improve collections performance, implying capital allocation to these areas.

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Peer Outperformance in Consumer Finance

ECPG has outperformed 86% of its 29 Consumer Finance peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is ENVA. Consumer Finance ranks 10th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Consumer Finance constituents that ECPG has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
100%
of 32 industry peers · 134.5% return
3Y
59%
of 29 industry peers · 100.2% return
5Y
86%
of 29 industry peers · 98.5% return
Consumer Finance peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ECPG's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
ECPG Encore Capital 17.7% 7.2x 134.5%100.2%98.5% —
ENVA Enova International 21.5% 12.8x 68.7%264.5%406.4% +308pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Consumer Finance is ECPG's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Reinsurance 6 16.6%67.5%115.8% SPNT 166% · RGA 137% · RNR 133%
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 -7.3%97.0%93.3% IBKR 396% · SNEX 192% · HOOD 156%
Diversified Banks 12 28.4%124.1%91.3% CM 133% · RY 121% · JPM 120%
Life & Health Insurance 20 9.9%52.5%85.6% JXN 508% · UNM 280% · MFC 170%
Multi-Sector Holdings 4 3.7%52.9%72.0% JONE 362% · BRK-B 80% · VOYA 64%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 6.9%71.8%59.5% ASIC 2692900% · HRTG 403% · UVE 322%
Multi-line Insurance 9 6.4%70.4%52.0% GNW 137% · L 91% · AIZ 83%
Regional Banks 260 25.9%88.4%48.7% GCBC 334% · ESQ 297% · NBN 247%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 0.5%18.5%29.5% VIRT 169% · CBOE 149% · CME 69%
Consumer Finance ← 30 3.4%86.3%20.6% ENVA 406% · EZPW 278% · FCFS 160%
Diversified Financial Services 4 -11.9%16.9%15.1% FRHC 160% · EQH 92% · TMS -62%
Insurance Brokers 16 -22.9%-6.3%10.4% LIFE 307% · ARX 88% · CRD-A 63%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 82 -10.9%16.8%9.8% WT 339% · SII 262% · VCTR 255%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 13 -54.3%14.0%-4.1% FNMA 442% · FMCC 413% · ACT 180%
Specialized Finance 3 5.8%34.1%-11.7% EFC 16% · CACC -12% · HASI -14%
Mortgage REITs 33 -16.3%0.9%-29.0% NREF 47% · RITM 29% · DX 17%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 17 -5.3%-5.6%-41.1% V 69% · MA 66% · CPAY 53%
Diversified Capital Markets 20 -49.9%15.6%-61.7% OPY 158% · LPLA 101% · GOLD 45%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

ECPGPRAASWRDAXPCOFAFRMMedian
NameEncore C.PRA Stewards American.Capital .Affirm  
Mkt Price99.9320.502.50303.22200.0078.2889.11
Mkt Cap2.20.8-205.6124.126.526.5
Rev LTM1,9011,343-75,95261,9384,2614,261
Op Inc LTM717347---871717
FCF LTM125-38-15,05229,701993993
FCF 3Y Avg114-74-16,48523,450628628
CFO LTM151-31-18,47531,4521,2311,231
CFO 3Y Avg151-69-18,88924,858825825

Growth & Margins

ECPGPRAASWRDAXPCOFAFRMMedian
NameEncore C.PRA Stewards American.Capital .Affirm  
Rev Chg LTM29.5%17.6%-10.7%45.1%32.2%29.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg17.7%16.9%-10.0%21.2%39.1%17.7%
Rev Chg Q11.3%29.1%-10.0%26.9%33.0%26.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.7%6.7%-2.4%5.7%7.3%5.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM93.3%67.8%---157.7%93.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg47.3%368.2%---152.8%152.8%
Op Mgn LTM37.7%25.8%---20.4%25.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg28.9%15.9%---6.5%15.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.9%4.0%---1.1%1.1%
CFO/Rev LTM8.0%-2.3%-24.3%50.8%28.9%24.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.1%-6.5%-27.7%53.0%24.3%24.3%
FCF/Rev LTM6.6%-2.8%-19.8%48.0%23.3%19.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.5%-7.0%-24.3%50.0%18.2%18.2%

Valuation

ECPGPRAASWRDAXPCOFAFRMMedian
NameEncore C.PRA Stewards American.Capital .Affirm  
Mkt Cap2.20.8-205.6124.126.526.5
P/S1.10.6-2.72.06.22.0
P/Op Inc3.02.3---30.53.0
P/EBIT3.2-10.7---28.03.2
P/E7.1-2.9-18.011.813.811.8
P/CFO14.2-24.9-11.13.921.611.1
Total Yield14.0%-34.2%-6.7%10.0%7.4%7.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%-1.2%1.5%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.9%-10.6%-8.0%26.9%3.0%8.0%
D/E1.94.9-0.30.40.40.4
Net D/E1.94.5-0.1-0.10.30.3

Returns

ECPGPRAASWRDAXPCOFAFRMMedian
NameEncore C.PRA Stewards American.Capital .Affirm  
1M Rtn1.1%7.3%-25.4%-7.0%-6.5%8.6%-2.7%
3M Rtn8.8%12.2%-16.7%-12.5%0.3%-6.6%-3.1%
6M Rtn30.9%6.8%4.2%-4.3%3.5%59.7%5.5%
12M Rtn134.2%47.1%-58.3%-5.4%-4.2%4.0%-0.1%
3Y Rtn99.9%7.4%-58.3%110.1%122.1%316.6%105.0%
1M Excs Rtn1.0%5.4%-40.7%-7.4%-6.8%13.2%-2.9%
3M Excs Rtn5.4%8.3%-19.1%-16.0%-2.9%-8.7%-5.8%
6M Excs Rtn17.1%-7.1%-9.4%-17.9%-10.3%45.7%-8.3%
12M Excs Rtn125.9%31.9%-73.7%-22.0%-20.6%-13.8%-17.2%
3Y Excs Rtn26.6%-74.6%-140.6%33.9%41.3%243.4%30.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Debt purchasing and recovery segment1,7691,3161,2231,398 
Corporate and other unallocated0000 
Changes in recoveries    199
Other revenues    7
Revenue from receivable portfolios    1,288
Servicing revenue    121
Total1,7691,3161,2231,3981,614


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222015
Debt purchasing and recovery segment69421575516 
Operating expenses-68-58-58  
Adjustments    -56
Portfolio purchasing and recovery    337
Tax lien business    -36
Total62715717516245


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2015
Portfolio purchasing and recovery3,800
Tax lien business378
Total4,178


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$100.06 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.2 
First Trading Date07/09/1999 
Distance from 52W High-3.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$98.15$79.23
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA2.0%26.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility37.0%35.5%
Downside Capture169.0843.96
Upside Capture189.13135.35
Correlation (SPY)37.9%30.0%
ECPG Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.051.261.230.760.781.22
Up Beta-2.64-0.46-1.010.200.751.37
Down Beta3.262.611.380.080.601.22
Up Capture106%163%202%139%142%141%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days11203169138380
Down Capture160%179%187%100%52%103%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days11223357112366

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ECPG
ECPG142.7%35.5%2.54-
Sector ETF (XLF)2.1%14.8%-0.0836.3%
Equity (SPY)16.7%13.0%0.9129.6%
Gold (GLD)3.4%29.6%0.114.7%
Commodities (DBC)45.0%20.9%1.67-17.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.8%13.7%-0.0532.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.7%44.2%-0.7314.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ECPG
ECPG15.6%38.5%0.47-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.4%18.3%0.3838.5%
Equity (SPY)14.0%17.1%0.6337.4%
Gold (GLD)18.2%18.9%0.782.6%
Commodities (DBC)10.3%19.6%0.402.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.3%18.8%-0.0435.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.7%52.2%0.4316.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ECPG
ECPG16.4%48.1%0.49-
Sector ETF (XLF)12.9%22.1%0.5342.6%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7336.6%
Gold (GLD)11.6%16.4%0.582.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.3710.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.2%20.7%0.1633.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.6%66.2%1.038.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 83120269.3%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity21.6 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares5.9%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/20265.6%5.2%4.6%
5/6/2026-2.4%-6.2%-3.3%
2/25/20268.1%24.6%19.5%
11/5/202510.5%13.5%25.8%
8/6/20255.4%11.4%18.8%
5/7/202523.8%24.3%16.7%
2/26/2025-21.9%-30.9%-28.3%
11/6/20240.1%-1.7%-1.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131214
# Negative111210
Median Positive8.1%8.2%11.9%
Median Negative-6.2%-6.2%-10.0%
Max Positive23.8%24.6%25.8%
Max Negative-21.9%-30.9%-28.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/5/20265.6%5.2%4.6%
5/6/2026-2.4%-6.2%-3.3%
2/25/20268.1%24.6%19.5%
11/5/202510.5%13.5%25.8%
8/6/20255.4%11.4%18.8%
5/7/202523.8%24.3%16.7%
2/26/2025-21.9%-30.9%-28.3%
11/6/20240.1%-1.7%-1.1%
8/7/202411.4%7.3%5.2%
5/8/202411.2%8.0%-0.9%
2/21/2024-9.8%-9.7%-11.1%
11/1/202310.4%13.6%21.1%
8/2/2023-2.9%-3.1%-8.8%
5/3/2023-3.9%-6.1%-4.5%
2/22/2023-5.9%-7.4%-22.0%
11/2/2022-6.5%-4.0%2.3%
8/3/2022-19.3%-21.0%-22.7%
5/4/20224.6%1.7%1.8%
2/23/2022-6.2%-6.2%-11.3%
11/3/20219.1%8.3%8.7%
8/4/20210.1%2.7%3.6%
5/5/20214.7%-0.6%15.1%
2/24/2021-3.4%2.5%17.2%
11/2/2020-7.2%-6.8%7.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131214
# Negative111210
Median Positive8.1%8.2%11.9%
Median Negative-6.2%-6.2%-10.0%
Max Positive23.8%24.6%25.8%
Max Negative-21.9%-30.9%-28.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/05/202610-Q
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202311/01/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/04/202110-Q
03/31/202105/05/202110-Q
12/31/202002/24/202110-K
09/30/202011/02/202010-Q
06/30/202008/05/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201902/26/202010-K
09/30/201911/06/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 CollectionsReported2.80 Bil2.83 Bil2.85 Bil0.9% RaisedGuidance: 2.80 Bil for 2026
2026 Portfolio PurchasesReported1.40 Bil1.45 Bil1.50 Bil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 1.45 Bil for 2026
2026 EPSReported1313.5143.8% RaisedGuidance: 13 for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/6/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 CollectionsReported 2.80 Bil 3.7% RaisedGuidance: 2.70 Bil for 2026
2026 Collections GrowthReported 8.0%  3.0%RaisedGuidance: 5.0% for 2026
2026 Portfolio PurchasesReported1.40 Bil1.45 Bil1.50 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.45 Bil for 2026
2026 EPSReported 13 8.3% RaisedGuidance: 12 for 2026
2026 EPS GrowthReported 19.0%  9.0%RaisedGuidance: 10.0% for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Global Portfolio PurchasesReported1.40 Bil1.45 Bil1.50 Bil7.4% Higher NewActual: 1.35 Bil for 2025
2026 Global CollectionsReported 2.70 Bil 5.9% Higher NewActual: 2.55 Bil for 2025
2026 EPSReported 12    
2026 EPS GrowthReported 10.0%    

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/5/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 CollectionsReported 2.55 Bil 2.0% RaisedGuidance: 2.50 Bil for 2025
2025 Collections GrowthReported 18.0%  2.5%RaisedGuidance: 15.5% for 2025
2025 Portfolio PurchasesReported 1.35 Bil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.35 Bil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 9/2/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Yung, JohnPresident, Intl. and CabotDirectSell611202680.512,000161,0205,037,511Form
2Asch, Andrew EricSVP, General CounselDirectSell611202682.0877463,5301,773,503Form
3Yung, JohnPresident, Intl. and CabotDirectSell611202682.082,000164,1605,299,906Form
4Asch, Andrew EricSVP, General CounselDirectSell611202681.478,311677,1111,823,416Form
5Bell, Ryan BPresident, MCMDirectSell304202668.6226017,8413,287,584Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Yung, JohnPresident, Intl. and CabotDirectSell611202680.512,000161,0205,037,511Form
2Asch, Andrew EricSVP, General CounselDirectSell611202682.0877463,5301,773,503Form
3Yung, JohnPresident, Intl. and CabotDirectSell611202682.082,000164,1605,299,906Form
4Asch, Andrew EricSVP, General CounselDirectSell611202681.478,311677,1111,823,416Form
5Bell, Ryan BPresident, MCMDirectSell304202668.6226017,8413,287,584Form
6Bell, Ryan BPresident, MCMDirectSell304202669.047,240499,8443,325,619Form
7Bell, Ryan BPresident, MCMDirectSell1211202555.002,500137,5003,047,550Form
8Olle, Laura DirectSell1204202552.791,42375,1201,848,917Form
9Yung, JohnPresident, Intl. and CabotDirectSell1126202552.001,00052,0002,943,668Form
10Bell, Ryan BPresident, MCMDirectSell1110202550.005,000250,0002,895,500Form
11Yung, JohnPresident, Intl. and CabotDirectSell1110202550.005,000250,0002,880,450Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 9, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.$27.2 Mil1.0%39TRIM -60.0%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.$27.2 Mil1.0%39TRIM -60.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.$27.2 Mil1.0%39TRIM -60.0%13F
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