Encore Capital Earnings Estimate

ECPG Stock  USD 33.83  0.44  1.28%   
The next projected EPS of Encore Capital is estimated to be 0.94 with future projections ranging from a low of 0.86 to a high of 1.44. Encore Capital's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at -5.83. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Encore Capital Group is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Encore Capital is projected to generate 0.94 in earnings per share on the 31st of March 2025. Encore Capital earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Encore Capital Group EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Encore Capital's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Encore Capital, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm. By analyzing Encore Capital's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across Encore Capital's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current estimates against different timeframes. At this time, Encore Capital's Gross Profit Margin is most likely to slightly decrease in the upcoming years.
  
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Encore Capital Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Encore Capital's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Encore Capital is estimated to be 0.94 with the future projection ranging from a low of 0.86 to a high of 1.44. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Encore Capital Group is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
-4.26
0.86
Lowest
Expected EPS
0.94
1.44
Highest

Encore Capital Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Encore Capital's value are higher than the current market price of the Encore Capital stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Encore Capital is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Encore Capital's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of March 2025Current EPS (TTM)
549.21%
-4.2631
0.94
-5.83

Encore Capital Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

Actual Earning per Share of Encore Capital refers to what the company shows during its earnings calls or quarterly reports. The Expected EPS is what analysts covering Encore Capital Group predict the company's earnings will be in the future. The higher the earnings per share of Encore Capital, the better is its profitability. While calculating the Earning per Share, we use the weighted ratio, as the number of shares outstanding can change over time.

Encore Capital Estimated Months Earnings per Share

For an investor who is primarily interested in generating an income out of investing in entities such as Encore Capital, the EPS ratio can tell if the company is intending to increase its current dividend. Although EPS is an essential tool for investors, it should not be used in isolation. EPS of Encore Capital should always be considered in relation to other companies to make a more educated investment decision.

Encore Quarterly Analyst Estimates and Surprise Metrics

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Encore Capital's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2025-02-19
2024-12-311.45-4.2631-5.7131394 
2024-11-06
2024-09-301.481.26-0.2214 
2024-08-07
2024-06-301.241.340.1
2024-05-08
2024-03-310.940.950.01
2024-02-21
2023-12-311.23-0.58-1.81147 
2023-11-01
2023-09-301.320.79-0.5340 
2023-08-02
2023-06-301.251.08-0.1713 
2023-05-03
2023-03-311.210.75-0.4638 
2023-02-22
2022-12-311.47-3.11-4.58311 
2022-11-02
2022-09-301.781.22-0.5631 
2022-08-03
2022-06-302.032.290.2612 
2022-05-04
2022-03-312.036.44.37215 
2022-02-23
2021-12-312.152.530.3817 
2021-11-03
2021-09-302.022.660.6431 
2021-08-04
2021-06-302.073.311.2459 
2021-05-05
2021-03-311.863.021.1662 
2021-02-24
2020-12-312.131.3-0.8338 
2020-11-02
2020-09-302.172.310.14
2020-08-05
2020-06-302.34.342.0488 
2020-05-11
2020-03-310.94-0.19-1.13120 
2020-02-26
2019-12-311.451.560.11
2019-11-06
2019-09-301.391.640.2517 
2019-08-07
2019-06-301.31.28-0.02
2019-05-08
2019-03-311.21.460.2621 
2019-02-27
2018-12-311.231.450.2217 
2018-11-07
2018-09-301.171.190.02
2018-08-08
2018-06-301.121.330.2118 
2018-05-08
2018-03-311.040.98-0.06
2018-02-21
2017-12-310.941.050.1111 
2017-11-02
2017-09-300.911.150.2426 
2017-08-03
2017-06-300.820.870.05
2017-05-04
2017-03-310.950.950.0
2017-02-23
2016-12-310.670.720.05
2016-11-09
2016-09-301.230.14-1.0988 
2016-08-04
2016-06-301.211.290.08
2016-05-10
2016-03-311.271.310.04
2016-02-24
2015-12-311.351.31-0.04
2015-11-05
2015-09-301.311.340.03
2015-08-10
2015-06-301.251.270.02
2015-05-07
2015-03-311.191.230.04
2015-02-26
2014-12-311.131.170.04
2014-11-06
2014-09-301.111.170.06
2014-08-07
2014-06-301.081.10.02
2014-05-08
2014-03-311.061.080.02
2014-02-25
2013-12-311.011.050.04
2013-11-07
2013-09-300.941.020.08
2013-08-08
2013-06-300.810.850.04
2013-05-09
2013-03-310.790.860.07
2013-02-13
2012-12-310.780.80.02
2012-11-01
2012-09-300.80.820.02
2012-08-02
2012-06-300.70.820.1217 
2012-05-09
2012-03-310.660.690.03
2012-02-09
2011-12-310.640.670.03
2011-10-26
2011-09-300.60.60.0
2011-08-01
2011-06-300.590.58-0.01
2011-04-27
2011-03-310.530.540.01
2011-02-14
2010-12-310.470.560.0919 
2010-10-26
2010-09-300.440.490.0511 
2010-08-02
2010-06-300.430.470.04
2010-04-27
2010-03-310.390.440.0512 
2010-02-08
2009-12-310.320.340.02
2009-10-28
2009-09-300.280.370.0932 
2009-07-30
2009-06-300.280.280.0
2009-04-29
2009-03-310.120.380.26216 
2009-02-11
2008-12-310.210.01-0.295 
2008-10-28
2008-09-300.280.16-0.1242 
2008-08-04
2008-06-300.290.310.02
2008-05-01
2008-03-310.240.320.0833 
2008-02-19
2007-12-310.210.210.0
2007-10-25
2007-09-300.240.23-0.01
2007-08-08
2007-06-30-0.01-0.04-0.03300 
2007-05-08
2007-03-310.210.240.0314 
2007-02-28
2006-12-310.20.280.0840 
2006-11-02
2006-09-300.250.22-0.0312 
2006-08-03
2006-06-300.250.320.0728 
2006-05-09
2006-03-310.360.2-0.1644 
2006-03-15
2005-12-310.330.32-0.01
2005-11-03
2005-09-300.340.33-0.01
2005-08-04
2005-06-300.280.340.0621 
2005-05-09
2005-03-310.360.32-0.0411 
2005-03-03
2004-12-310.220.240.02
2004-10-28
2004-09-300.220.250.0313 
2004-08-03
2004-06-300.210.240.0314 
2004-05-04
2004-03-310.210.260.0523 
2004-03-02
2003-12-310.140.190.0535 
2003-11-12
2003-09-300.150.150.0
1999-12-31
1999-12-310.180.1-0.0844 
1999-11-02
1999-09-300.070.070.0

About Encore Capital Earnings Estimate

The earnings estimate module is a useful tool to check what professional financial analysts are assuming about the future of Encore Capital earnings. We show available consensus EPS estimates for the upcoming years and quarters. Investors can also examine how these consensus opinions have evolved historically. We show current Encore Capital estimates, future projections, as well as estimates 1, 2, and three years ago. Investors can search for a specific entity to conduct investment planning and build diversified portfolios. Please note, earnings estimates provided by Macroaxis are the average expectations of expert analysts that we track. If a given stock such as Encore Capital fails to match professional earnings estimates, it usually performs purely. Wall Street refers to that as a 'negative surprise.' If a company 'beats' future estimates, it's usually called an 'upside surprise.'
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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Retained Earnings909.9 M955.4 M
Retained Earnings Total Equity1.5 B1.5 B
Earnings Yield(0.12)(0.13)
Price Earnings Ratio(8.19)(7.78)
Price Earnings To Growth Ratio 0.25  0.14 

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When determining whether Encore Capital Group is a strong investment it is important to analyze Encore Capital's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Encore Capital's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Encore Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Consumer Finance space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Encore Capital. If investors know Encore will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Encore Capital listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.595
Earnings Share
(5.83)
Revenue Per Share
55.14
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.04)
Return On Assets
0.0367
The market value of Encore Capital Group is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Encore that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Encore Capital's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Encore Capital's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Encore Capital's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Encore Capital's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Encore Capital's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Encore Capital is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Encore Capital's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.