EZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) 株価情報

EZCORP

EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buy and sell second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are us Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and other international. us Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales which are primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.

EZCORP, Inc. - Class A Non-Voting Common Stock

EZCORP Inc

<p>EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2025-04-28. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.</p>
<p>Analysts anticipate EZCORP to report an <strong>earnings per share</strong> (EPS) of $0.30.</p>
<p>The market awaits EZCORP's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.</p>
<p>It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.</p>
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
<p>In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.05, leading to a 0.98% increase in the share price the following trading session.</p>
<p>Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance and the resulting price change:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2025</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.37</td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.42</td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Price Change %</strong></td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745607691_0.png" alt="eps graph" /></p>
<h3>EZCORP Share Price Analysis</h3>
<p>Shares of EZCORP were trading at $16.38 as of April 24. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 45.97%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. </p>
<h3>Analysts' Take on EZCORP</h3>
<p>For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding EZCORP.</p>
<p>With 3 analyst ratings, EZCORP has a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target is $17.17, indicating a potential 4.82% upside.</p>
<h3>Comparing Ratings with Competitors</h3>
<p>The analysis below examines the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Encore Capital Gr and Dave, three significant industry players, providing valuable insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.</p>
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Encore Capital Gr, with an average 1-year price target of $57.0, suggesting a potential 247.99% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Buy trajectory for Dave, with an average 1-year price target of $124.5, suggesting a potential 660.07% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Findings: Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
<p>The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Encore Capital Gr and Dave, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EZCORP</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>6.73%</td>
<td>$185.40M</td>
<td>3.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Encore Capital Gr</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-4.24%</td>
<td>$83.73M</td>
<td>-24.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dave</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>37.91%</td>
<td>$94.56M</td>
<td>9.92%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>Key Takeaway:</p>
<p>EZCORP is positioned at the top for Revenue Growth among its peers, showing a strong growth rate. In terms of Gross Profit, EZCORP is also leading the group with the highest figure. However, EZCORP's Return on Equity is in the middle compared to its peers, indicating a moderate performance in this aspect.</p>
<h3>Get to Know EZCORP Better</h3>
<p>EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buy and sell second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are us Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and other international. us Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales which are primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.</p>
<h3>EZCORP: Delving into Financials</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> EZCORP's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of <strong>6.73%</strong>. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> EZCORP's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of <strong>9.69%,</strong> the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> EZCORP's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>3.81%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of <strong>2.07%,</strong> the company showcases effective utilization of assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of <strong>0.69</strong>, EZCORP adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings"><strong>To track all earnings releases for EZCORP visit their earnings calendar on our site.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Earnings

EZPW

Preview: EZCORP's Earnings

<p>In the current session, the stock is trading at $15.84, after a <strong>0.37%</strong> spike. Over the past month, <strong>EZCORP Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>)</strong> stock increased by <strong>16.64%</strong>, and in the past year, by <strong>43.67%</strong>. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.</p>
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</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743786033_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" /></p>

<h3>Comparing EZCORP P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. </p>
<p>Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the <strong>18.15</strong> in the Consumer Finance industry, EZCORP Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of <strong>13.84</strong>. Shareholders might be inclined to think that  the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. </p>
<p>
</p><p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743786033_1.png" alt="Guage" /></p>

<p>In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes. </p>


News

Intraday Update

Markets

P/E Ratio Insights for EZCORP

<p>As of April 4, 2025, three stocks in the financial sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.</p>
<p>The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. </p>
<p>Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Heritage Insurance Holdings Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTG#NYSE">HRTG</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 11, Heritage Insurance posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. &#8220;The year 2024 was marked by numerous destructive hurricanes affecting communities across the Southeastern United States and in 2025, we&#8217;ve seen devastating wildfires affect residents of California,&#8221; said Ernie Garateix, Heritage CEO. The company's stock gained around 35% over the past month and has a 52-week high of $16.90.</li>
<li><strong>RSI Value:</strong> 75.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li><strong>HRTG Price Action:</strong> Shares of Heritage Insurance gained 0.6% to close at $15.62 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 94.40 Momentum score with Value at 91.39. </li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>CME Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>On April 2, CME Group reported that average daily volume rose 13% year-over-year in the first quarter. The company's stock gained around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CME">has a 52-week high</a> of $271.22.</li>
<li><strong>RSI Value:</strong> 71.4</li>
<li><strong>CME Price Action:</strong> Shares of CME gained 2.2% to close at $268.36 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>EZCORP Inc </strong>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 28, EZCORP announced the closing of private offering of $300,000,000 of senior notes due 2032. The company's stock gained around 19% over the past month and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW"> 52-week high</a> of $16.35.</li>
<li><strong>RSI Value:</strong> 76.5</li>
<li><strong>EZPW Price Action:</strong> Shares of EZCORP gained 3% to close at $15.78 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
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Reported Earlier, EZCORP Announces $300M Senior Notes Offering At 7.375% Interest, Maturing 2032, With Proceeds To Repay Convertible Debt

EZCORP Terminates Acquisition Agreement With Presta Dinero For Purchase Of 53 Stores In Mexico

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<li>Roth MKM analyst Craig Irwin initiated coverage on <strong>EZCORP, Inc</strong>. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $16. EZCORP shares closed at $13.45 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<p>Roth MKM  analyst Craig Irwin   initiates coverage on EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $16.</p>


Price Target

Roth MKM Initiates Coverage On EZCORP with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $16

<p>A new SEC filing reveals that <strong>Srivatsa Zena Arnold</strong>, Board Member at <strong>EZCORP</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>), made a notable insider purchase on March 14,.</p>
<p><strong>What Happened:</strong> A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000876523/000177703625000002//Archives/edgar/data/876523/000177703625000002/0001777036-25-000002-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday showed that Arnold purchased 12,725 shares of EZCORP. The total transaction amounted to $170,006. </p>
<p>During Friday's morning session, <strong>EZCORP</strong> shares down by 0.0%, currently priced at $13.14.</p>
<h3>Discovering EZCORP: A Closer Look</h3>
<p>EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buy and sell second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are us Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and other international. us Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales which are primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.</p>
<h3>A Deep Dive into EZCORP's Financials</h3>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> EZCORP's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of <strong>6.73%</strong>. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.</p>
<p><strong>Analyzing Profitability Metrics:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Gross Margin:</strong> The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of <strong>57.91%</strong>, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.</p>
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<li>
<p><strong>Earnings per Share (EPS):</strong> EZCORP's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of <strong>0.57</strong>.</p>
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</ul>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> EZCORP's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of <strong>0.69</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Financial Valuation:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio:</strong> The current P/E ratio of <strong>11.53</strong> is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio:</strong> The Price to Sales ratio is <b><strong>0.93</strong></b>, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.</p>
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<p><strong>EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization):</strong> EZCORP's EV/EBITDA ratio at <strong>6.74</strong> suggests potential undervaluation, falling below industry averages.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Analysis:</strong> Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.</p>
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<h3>Why Pay Attention to Insider Transactions</h3>
<p>Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.</p>
<p>Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.</p>
<p>The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.</p>
<p>However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.</p>
<h3>Important Transaction Codes</h3>
<p>Taking a closer look at transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, meticulously cataloged in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A <strong>P</strong> in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while <strong>S</strong> signifies a sale. Transaction code <strong>C</strong> denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code <strong>A</strong> signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.</p>
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Insider Trades

Insider Move: Srivatsa Zena Arnold Invests $170K In EZCORP Stock

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<p><strong>EZCORP </strong>EZPW: This company which is engaged in establishing, acquiring, and operating pawnshops which function as convenient sources of consumer credit and as value-oriented specialty retailers of primarily previously owned merchandise, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.2% over the last 60 days.</p>
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<h3>EZCORP, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/EZPW/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-EZPW-price-consensus-chart"><img alt="EZCORP, Inc. Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/b7/1740650711.png" style="height:283px; width:610px" title="" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/EZPW/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-EZPW-price-consensus-chart">EZCORP, Inc. price-consensus-chart</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/EZPW?icid=chart-EZPW-price-consensus-chart">EZCORP, Inc. Quote</a></p>
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<p><strong>EverQuote </strong>EVER: This company which operates an online marketplace for consumers shopping for auto, home and renters and life insurance, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.3% over the last 60 days.</p>
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<h3>EverQuote, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/EVER/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-EVER-price-consensus-chart"><img alt="EverQuote, Inc. Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/ce/1740650716.png" style="height:282px; width:610px" title="" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/EVER/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-EVER-price-consensus-chart">EverQuote, Inc. price-consensus-chart</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/EVER?icid=chart-EVER-price-consensus-chart">EverQuote, Inc. Quote</a></p>
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<p><strong>OMV Aktiengesellschaft </strong>OMVKY: This energy and chemicals company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 4.5% over the last 60 days.</p>
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<h3>OMV AG Price and Consensus</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/OMVKY/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-OMVKY-price-consensus-chart"><img alt="OMV AG Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/f0/1739262717.png" style="height:264px; width:527px" title="" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/OMVKY/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-OMVKY-price-consensus-chart">OMV AG price-consensus-chart</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/OMVKY?icid=chart-OMVKY-price-consensus-chart">OMV AG Quote</a></p>
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<p>OMV has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.96, compared with 7.30 for the industry. The company possesses a <a href="https://www.zacks.com/style-scores-education/">Value Score</a>&nbsp; of A.</p>
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<h3>OMV AG PE Ratio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ttm#NYSE">TTM</a>)</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/OMVKY/fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm?icid=chart-OMVKY-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">TTM</a>)&quot; height=&quot;250&quot; src=&quot;https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/c9/1739262943.png&quot; title=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;493&quot; /&gt;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/OMVKY/fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm?icid=chart-OMVKY-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">OMV AG pe-ratio-ttm</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/OMVKY?icid=chart-OMVKY-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">OMV AG Quote</a></p>
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<p><strong>Pacira BioSciences, Inc. </strong>PCRX: This non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings increasing 21% over the last 60 days.</p>
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<h3>Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/PCRX/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-PCRX-price-consensus-chart"><img alt="Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/18/1739262729.png" style="height:264px; width:568px" title="" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/PCRX/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-PCRX-price-consensus-chart">Pacira BioSciences, Inc. price-consensus-chart</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PCRX?icid=chart-PCRX-price-consensus-chart">Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Quote</a></p>
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<p>Pacira has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 7.69, compared with 24.45 for the S&amp;P 500. The company possesses a Value Score of A.</p>
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<h3>Pacira BioSciences, Inc. PE Ratio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ttm#NYSE">TTM</a>)</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/PCRX/fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm?icid=chart-PCRX-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">TTM</a>)&quot; height=&quot;250&quot; src=&quot;https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/35/1739262962.png&quot; title=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;527&quot; /&gt;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/PCRX/fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm?icid=chart-PCRX-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">Pacira BioSciences, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PCRX?icid=chart-PCRX-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">Pacira BioSciences, Inc. Quote</a></p>
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<p><strong>EZCORP, Inc. </strong>EZPW: This pawn services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.2% over the last 60 days.</p>
<div class="chart_embed">
<h3>EZCORP, Inc. Price and Consensus</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/EZPW/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-EZPW-price-consensus-chart"><img alt="EZCORP, Inc. Price and Consensus" src="https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/f4/1739262742.png" style="height:264px; width:568px" title="" /> </a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/EZPW/price-consensus-chart?icid=chart-EZPW-price-consensus-chart">EZCORP, Inc. price-consensus-chart</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/EZPW?icid=chart-EZPW-price-consensus-chart">EZCORP, Inc. Quote</a></p>
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<p>Ezcorp has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.33, compared with 15.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.</p>
<div class="chart_embed">
<h3>EZCORP, Inc. PE Ratio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ttm#NYSE">TTM</a>)</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/EZPW/fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm?icid=chart-EZPW-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">TTM</a>)&quot; height=&quot;251&quot; src=&quot;https://staticx-tuner.zacks.com/images/charts/b8/1739262981.png&quot; title=&quot;&quot; width=&quot;532&quot; /&gt;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/chart/EZPW/fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm?icid=chart-EZPW-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">EZCORP, Inc. pe-ratio-ttm</a> | <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/EZPW?icid=chart-EZPW-fundamental/pe-ratio-ttm">EZCORP, Inc. Quote</a></p>
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<p>Canaccord Genuity  analyst Brian McNamara   maintains EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $19 to $22.</p>


Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on EZCORP, Raises Price Target to $22

<p>Stephens &amp; Co.  analyst Kyle Joseph   reiterates EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Equal-Weight and maintains $13.5 price target.</p>


Reiteration

Stephens & Co. Reiterates Equal-Weight on EZCORP, Maintains $13.5 Price Target

<p>The earnings results for <strong>EZCORP</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) for Q1 were made public on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:48 PM.</p>
<p>Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>EZCORP beat estimated earnings by 14.000000000000002%, reporting an EPS of $0.42 versus an estimate of $0.37.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $20.18 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
<p>The company missed on EPS by $0.0 in the last quarter, resulting in a 1.0% increase share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
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<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
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<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.28</td>
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<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.26</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.36</td>
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<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>288.49M</td>
<td>279.55M</td>
<td>282.19M</td>
<td>296.13M</td>
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<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>294.55M</td>
<td>281.42M</td>
<td>285.64M</td>
<td>299.99M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for EZCORP <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


EZCORP Q1 Earnings Report: What Investors Need to Know

<p>EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.37 by 13.51 percent. This is a 16.67 percent increase over earnings of $0.36 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $320.200 which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $322.828 million by 100.00 percent.  This is a 100.00 percent decrease over sales of $299.991 million the same period last year.</p>


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EZCORP Q1 2025 Adj. EPS $0.42 Beats $0.37 Estimate, Sales $320.200 Miss $322.828M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 5, 2025

<p>EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.27 by 3.7 percent.  The company reported quarterly sales of $294.55 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $288.49 million by 2.10 percent.  This is a 8.90 percent increase over sales of $270.48 million the same period last year.</p>


EZCORP Q4 2024 Adj EPS $0.26 Misses $0.27 Estimate, Sales $294.55M Beat $288.49M Estimate

<p>Stephens &amp; Co.  analyst Kyle Joseph   initiates coverage on EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Equal-Weight rating and announces Price Target of $13.</p>


Stephens & Co. Initiates Coverage On EZCORP with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $13

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Earnings Scheduled For November 13, 2024

<p>EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-11-13. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.</p>
<p>Analysts expect EZCORP to report an <strong>earnings per share</strong> (EPS) of $0.26.</p>
<p>The market awaits EZCORP's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.</p>
<p>It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.</p>
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
<p>The company's EPS beat by $0.02 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.67% increase in the share price on the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance and the resulting price change:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
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<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
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<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.17</td>
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<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.23</td>
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<td><strong>Price Change %</strong></td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
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</table>
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<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731427318_0.png" alt="eps graph" /></p>
<h3>Market Performance of EZCORP's Stock</h3>
<p>Shares of EZCORP were trading at $11.77 as of November 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 37.05%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. </p>
<h3>Analyst Insights on EZCORP</h3>
<p>For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on EZCORP.</p>
<p>Analysts have provided EZCORP with 1 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target stands at $19.0, suggesting a potential 61.43% upside.</p>
<h3>Peer Ratings Comparison</h3>
<p>The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of  and EZCORP, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.</p>
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
<p>In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for  and EZCORP are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.</p>
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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<td>EZCORP</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>10.01%</td>
<td>$166.73M</td>
<td>2.24%</td>
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</table>
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<p>Key Takeaway:</p>
<p>EZCORP is positioned at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. In terms of Gross Profit, EZCORP is also at the bottom compared to its peers. However, EZCORP is at the top for Return on Equity among its peers.</p>
<h3>Delving into EZCORP's Background</h3>
<p>EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buy and sell second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are us Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and other international. us Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales which are primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.</p>
<h3>A Deep Dive into EZCORP's Financials</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Perspectives:</strong> The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Growth:</strong> Over the 3 months period, EZCORP showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of <strong>10.01%</strong> as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> EZCORP's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of <strong>6.38%,</strong> the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> EZCORP's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching <strong>2.24%</strong>. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> EZCORP's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive <strong>1.19%</strong> ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of <strong>0.76</strong>, EZCORP adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings"><strong>To track all earnings releases for EZCORP visit their earnings calendar on our site.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Earnings Preview For EZCORP

<p>Canaccord Genuity  analyst Brian McNamara   maintains EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy and maintains $19 price target.</p>


Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on EZCORP, Maintains $19 Price Target

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