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.
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.
ECPG expects portfolio purchasing to surpass the 2024 figure of $1.35 billion in 2025.
Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 26, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Bruce Thomas - VP, Global IR Ashish Masih - President & CEO Jonathan Clark - EVP & CFO Ryan Bell - President, Midland Credit Management Tomas Hernanz - CFO, Cabot Credit Management Conference Call Participants David Scharf - Citizens JMP Mark Hughes - Truist Securities Mike Grondahl - Northland John Rowan - Janney Montgomery Scott Robert Dodd - Raymond James Operator Good day, everyone, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Encore Capital Group's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.
Encore Capital Group (ECPG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.50 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.25 per share a year ago.