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Encore Capital Group - ECPG Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $62.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 33.11%
  • Number of Analysts: 4
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 0 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$46.83 As of 12/20/2024 06:16 PM ET
▼ -0.58 (-1.22%)

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Analyst Price Target for ECPG

Analyst Price Target is $62.33
▲ +33.11% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 4 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Encore Capital Group in the last 3 months. The average price target is $62.33, with a high forecast of $65.00 and a low forecast of $58.00. The average price target represents a 33.11% upside from the last price of $46.83.

This chart shows the closing price for ECPG for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 4 polled investment analysts is to buy stock in Encore Capital Group. This rating has held steady since January 2024, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/29/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/26/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/23/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/21/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/20/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/20/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/7/2024JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$60.00 ➝ $65.00
10/17/2024Northland CapmkUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/17/2024Northland SecuritiesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $58.00
10/14/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$60.00 ➝ $60.00
8/20/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $64.00
5/6/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$60.00
4/17/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$60.00
11/6/2023JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$61.00 ➝ $56.00
9/21/2023Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$73.00
8/7/2023JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$61.00
7/14/2023JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$61.00
5/4/2023JMP SecuritiesLower Target$68.00 ➝ $61.00
3/28/2023Janney Montgomery ScottUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
2/27/2023JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform$68.00
2/14/2023Northland SecuritiesDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$58.00
11/3/2022JMP SecuritiesLower Target$74.00 ➝ $68.00
2/24/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$70.00 ➝ $87.00
2/15/2022Northland SecuritiesBoost TargetOutperform$75.00 ➝ $80.00
1/14/2022Northland SecuritiesBoost Target$70.00 ➝ $75.00
11/4/2021JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$54.00 ➝ $71.00
6/15/2021Northland SecuritiesBoost TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $65.00
11/3/2020OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $54.00
9/2/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingHold
8/18/2020Northland SecuritiesInitiated CoverageBuy$55.00
5/21/2020Northland SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy$50.00
5/12/2020OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$39.00 ➝ $42.00
4/13/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetOutperform$50.00 ➝ $35.00
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.03 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/24/2024
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 0 positive mentions
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  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/23/2024
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/23/2024
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/22/2024
  • 3 very positive mentions
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Mentions as of
9/21/2024
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/21/2024
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/20/2024
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/20/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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  • No very negative mentions tracked during this time.

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Encore Capital Group logo
Encore Capital Group, Inc., a specialty finance company, provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across financial assets worldwide. The company purchases portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables at deep discounts to face value, as well as manages them by working with individuals as they repay their obligations and works toward financial recovery. It is also involved in the provision of early stage collection, business process outsourcing, and contingent collection services. In addition, the company engages in debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originator for non-performing loans. Further, it offers credit management services. Encore Capital Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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Today's Range

Now: $46.83
Low: $46.80
High: $48.09

50 Day Range

MA: $47.89
Low: $44.74
High: $50.01

52 Week Range

Now: $46.83
Low: $39.64
High: $54.55

Volume

322,574 shs

Average Volume

148,798 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.11 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.55

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Encore Capital Group?

The following equities research analysts have issued stock ratings on Encore Capital Group in the last year: JMP Securities, Northland Capmk, Northland Securities, StockNews.com, TheStreet, and Truist Financial Co..
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What is the current price target for Encore Capital Group?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Encore Capital Group in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $62.33, suggesting a possible upside of 33.1%. JMP Securities has the highest price target set, predicting ECPG will reach $65.00 in the next twelve months. Northland Securities has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $58.00 for Encore Capital Group in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Encore Capital Group?

Encore Capital Group currently has 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe ECPG will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Encore Capital Group.
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What other companies compete with Encore Capital Group?

Other companies that are similar to Encore Capital Group include Nelnet, PRA Group, World Acceptance, EZCORP and Green Dot. Learn More about companies similar to Encore Capital Group.

How do I contact Encore Capital Group's investor relations team?

Encore Capital Group's physical mailing address is 350 CAMINO DE LA REINA SUITE 100, SAN DIEGO CA, 92108. The asset manager's listed phone number is (877) 445-4581 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Encore Capital Group is www.encorecapital.com. Learn More about contacing Encore Capital Group investor relations.