Encore Capital Group (ECPG)
Buys charged-off consumer debt and recovers it through U.S. and European platforms.
Robert W. Beck Appointed to Encore Capital Group Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today the appointment of Robert (Rob) Beck to its board of directors, effective immediately. He will serve on the Board's Audit and Risk Committees.

Empowered Funds LLC Grows Stock Holdings in Encore Capital Group Inc $ECPG
Empowered Funds LLC grew its position in shares of Encore Capital Group Inc (NASDAQ: ECPG) by 5.1% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 107,684 shares of the asset manager's stock after acquiring an additional 5,182

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Grows Position in Encore Capital Group Inc $ECPG
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its holdings in shares of Encore Capital Group Inc (NASDAQ: ECPG) by 380.5% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 56,105 shares of the asset manager's stock after buying an additional 44,429 shares during

Can Encore Capital's Raised 2026 Outlook Drive More Earnings Growth?
ECPG's raised 2026 earnings and collections outlook improves visibility, while refinancing savings support growth amid cost and leverage risks.

Is ECPG a Buy Now as Cheap Valuation Meets Rising Earnings Momentum?
Encore Capital???s discounted valuation and rising earnings estimates support the upside case, while debt, legal costs and U.S. concentration keep risks elevated.

ECPG Rises 16.3% in 3 Months Amid Record Collections and Higher EPS
Encore Capital's 16.3% three-month rise is backed by record collections, higher earnings expectations and a peer valuation discount, despite cost and leverage risks.

Encore Capital Group Inc (NASDAQ:ECPG) Receives $89.75 Consensus Target Price from Analysts
Shares of Encore Capital Group Inc (NASDAQ: ECPG - Get Free Report) have been given an average rating of "Moderate Buy" by the six analysts that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year

All You Need to Know About Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
Encore Capital Group (ECPG) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Are Investors Undervaluing Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Right Now?
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 Q2 Earnings Miss Despite Y/Y Revenue Growth & Record Collections
Encore Capital's Q2 revenues top estimates as record global collections and strong U.S. execution offset earnings miss and support a higher 2026 outlook.

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Lags Q2 Earnings Estimates
Encore Capital Group (ECPG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.81 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.49 per share a year ago.

Encore Capital Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Encore Capital Group NASDAQ: ECPG reported higher second-quarter earnings, record U.S. portfolio purchases and record global collections, while raising its 2026 outlook for collections and earnings per share.

Encore Capital Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Encore Capital Group Inc $ECPG Position Raised by Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its position in Encore Capital Group Inc (NASDAQ: ECPG) by 658.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 334,018 shares of the asset manager's stock after purchasing an additional 289,964 shares during the

Encore Capital Group Announces Redemption of All Outstanding 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029
SAN DIEGO, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECPG) (“Encore” or the “Company”), an international specialty finance company, announced today that on July 22, 2026 (the “Redemption Notice Date”), it has issued a notice (the “Redemption Notice”) to holders of the Company's 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (CUSIP No. 292554 AP7) (the “Notes”), calling all $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes for redemption on September 24, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”). The Company's redemption right in respect of the Notes arises pursuant to Section 14.07 of the Indenture, dated as of March 3, 2023 (the “Indenture”), between the Company and Truist Bank, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as a result of the last reported sale price per share of the Company's common stock having exceeded 130% of the conversion price on each of at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the Redemption Notice Date.

Encore Capital Group: Sustained Tailwinds Warrant Small Position
Encore Capital Group shares have surged 65% year-to-date, reflecting strong market momentum. The guidance for 2026 looks stellar. Collections at $2.8 billion, an increase of 8% YoY. Earnings guidance of $13.00 per share, an increase of 19% YoY. I see two key secular tailwinds as being persistent, not temporary: high total consumer loan volume, along with elevated charge-off rates. This alone warrants a small position, in my opinion.
Encore Capital Group to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on August 5
SAN DIEGO, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter 2026 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 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.
ECPG Stock Outlook Rests on U.S. Supply and Collection Strength
Encore Capital's outlook hinges on U.S. debt supply, record collections and funding discipline after a sharp 58.1% year-to-date rally.
Is ECPG Still Undervalued After Its Rally and Earnings Reset Higher
Encore Capital still looks inexpensive after its rally, with low earnings multiples and higher forecasts offset by leverage, legal costs and concentration risks.
