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Encore Capital shares soar 26.3% on blowout Q3 earnings, record global collections and raised 2026 guidance.

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Favorable purchasing conditions continue in U.S. market Global portfolio purchases of $390 million, including $310 million in U.S. Global collections up 14% to record $754 million Earnings per share up 76% to $5.57 SAN DIEGO, Nov. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today reported consolidated financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. “Encore delivered an exceptional third quarter, both financially and operationally, highlighted by strong portfolio purchasing and record global collections,” said Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 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 third quarter 2026 on Wednesday, November 4, 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 jumps 73.8% in 2026, backed by strong U.S. collections, higher guidance and balance-sheet flexibility, but risks remain.

Encore Capital Group TodayECPGEncore Capital Group$99.37 -0.17 (-0.17%) As of 09/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern52-Week Range$39.94▼$104.98P/E Ratio7.52Price Target$89.75Add to WatchlistEncore Capital Group NASDAQ: ECPG has built a business around a part of the economy most investors would rather not think about. It buys charged-off consumer debt from banks, including credit-card balances that have been written off as hopeless, and then collects what it can.

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Encore Capital Group (ECPG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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.

ECPG's raised 2026 earnings and collections outlook improves visibility, while refinancing savings support growth amid cost and leverage risks.