Shares of PRA Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAA - Get Free Report) have received a consensus recommendation of "Hold" from the five analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have given a hold recommendation and one has issued a buy recommendation on
PRA Group delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4, with double-digit revenue and cash collections growth, improving near-term sentiment. Despite progress, PRAA still lags Encore Capital in key portfolio and collections yield metrics, highlighting persistent operational gaps. Management is focused on technology adoption and utilization, improved buying selectivity, and cost cuts, but sustained recovery depends on improved execution in both acquisitions and collections.
PRAA posts Q4 EPS of $1.46, up Y/Y, as cash collections jump 13.6% and portfolio income climbs, topping estimates despite higher costs.
PRA Group, Inc. (PRAA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
PRA Group (PRAA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.5 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.47 per share a year ago.
PRAA heads into Q4 results with rising cash collections and portfolio income, but higher expenses and weaker recoveries cloud earnings outlook.
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PRAA's rising cash collections, stronger efficiency and value-driven portfolio buys bolster its growth outlook.
PRA Group (PRAA) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
The mean of analysts' price targets for PRA Group (PRAA) points to a 42% 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.
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PRA Group (PRAA) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).