ECPG Stock Recent News

If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Encore Capital Group (ECPG) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

The consensus price target hints at a 46.6% upside potential for Encore Capital Group (ECPG). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

ECPG continues to witness growth in global collections. It repurchases shares worth $10 million in the first quarter of 2025.

The mean of analysts' price targets for Encore Capital Group (ECPG) points to a 44.4% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Bruce Thomas – Vice President-Global Investor Relations Ashish Masih – President and Chief Executive Officer Tomas Hernanz – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Hughes – Truist Securities John Rowan – Janney Logan Hennen – Northland Capital Markets Robert Dodd – Raymond James Zachary Oster – Citizens Operator Welcome to the Encore Capital Group's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.93 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.95 per share a year ago.

SAN DIEGO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2025 on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after the market closes. The Company will also host a conference call and slide presentation the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time with Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tomas Hernanz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bruce Thomas, Vice President, Global Investor Relations, presenting and discussing the reported results.

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith continues its investigation on behalf of Encore Capital Group, Inc. (“Encore Capital” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ECPG) investors concerning the Company's possible violations of federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. (ECPG), CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD G. SMITH ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. Contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss.