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Encore Capital Group - ECPG Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $79.33
  • Forecasted Upside: 38.69 %
  • Number of Analysts: 2
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 0 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$57.20 As of 08/19/2022 01:00 AM ET
▲ +0.75 (1.33%)

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Analyst Price Target for ECPG

Analyst Price Target is $79.33
▲ +38.69% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 2 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Encore Capital Group in the last 3 months. The average price target is $79.33, with a high forecast of $87.00 and a low forecast of $71.00. The average price target represents a 38.69% upside from the last price of $57.20.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 2 polled investment analysts is to buy stock in Encore Capital Group. This Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
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2/25/2021
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5/26/2021
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8/24/2021
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11/22/2021
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2/20/2022
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Ratings as of
5/21/2022
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7/20/2022
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  • 2 buy ratings
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Ratings as of
8/19/2022

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
2/24/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$70.00 ➝ $87.00High
2/15/2022Northland SecuritiesBoost TargetOutperform$75.00 ➝ $80.00High
1/14/2022Northland SecuritiesBoost Target$70.00 ➝ $75.00High
11/4/2021JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform$54.00 ➝ $71.00Low
6/15/2021Northland SecuritiesBoost TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $65.00Low
11/3/2020OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $54.00High
9/2/2020Raymond JamesReiterated RatingHoldLow
8/18/2020Northland SecuritiesInitiated CoverageBuy$55.00High
5/21/2020Northland SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy$50.00Low
5/12/2020OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$39.00 ➝ $42.00Low
4/13/2020Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetOutperform$50.00 ➝ $35.00High
11/10/2019Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingAccumulate ➝ Reduce$45.00 ➝ $50.00Low
11/7/2019Northland SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy$40.00High
9/10/2019Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsSet TargetBuy$45.00Medium
8/8/2019Northland SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy$40.00High
4/17/2019OppenheimerSet TargetBuy$37.00Medium
2/28/2019JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$37.00 ➝ $42.00Low
1/15/2019OppenheimerUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$37.00Low
1/3/2019Buckingham ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$38.00Low
11/8/2018OppenheimerReiterated RatingHoldN/A
10/2/2018OppenheimerDowngradeOutperform ➝ Hold$54.00High
10/2/2018UBS GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformHigh
8/9/2018William BlairReiterated RatingOutperformHigh
8/9/2018Northland SecuritiesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$37.00High
8/9/2018OppenheimerSet TargetBuy$54.00High
7/16/2018OppenheimerReiterated RatingBuyHigh
5/16/2018OppenheimerSet TargetBuy$55.00Low
5/9/2018OppenheimerSet TargetBuy$55.00Low
2/22/2018OppenheimerSet TargetBuy$51.00High
1/8/2018OppenheimerInitiated CoverageBuy$53.00N/A
11/18/2017Janney Montgomery ScottReiterated RatingHoldN/A
11/3/2017SunTrust BanksReiterated RatingBuy$57.00N/A
11/3/2017Northland SecuritiesReiterated RatingHold$49.00N/A
(Data available from 8/19/2017 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.58 (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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  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
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1/21/2022
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2/20/2022
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3/22/2022
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4/21/2022
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5/21/2022
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6/20/2022
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7/20/2022
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8/19/2022

Current Sentiment

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

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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, as well as debt servicing and other portfolio management services to credit originator for non-performing loans. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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Today's Range

Now: $57.20
Low: $55.96
High: $57.38

50 Day Range

MA: $60.95
Low: $54.55
High: $72.43

52 Week Range

Now: $57.20
Low: $46.12
High: $72.73

Volume

263,523 shs

Average Volume

386,112 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.37 billion

P/E Ratio

4.12

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.33

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 Securities, StockNews.com, and Truist Financial Co..
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What is the current price target for Encore Capital Group?

3 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Encore Capital Group in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $79.33, suggesting a possible upside of 39.7%. Truist Financial Co. has the highest price target set, predicting ECPG will reach $87.00 in the next twelve months. JMP Securities has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $71.00 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 2 buy ratings 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 Dime Community Bancshares, Empire State Realty Trust, Southside Bancshares, National Bank and Veris Residential. 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.