Encore Capital Group

Encore Capital has appointed Robert Beck to its board of directors with immediate effect. Beck will serve on the audit and risk committee and brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services sector, most recently as President and CEO of Regional Management Corporation. He spent much of his career in senior roles at Citigroup, particularly in finance, operations, strategy and corporate development. » More on de.investing.com

Shares of Encore Capital Group rose to a new all-time high of 102.64 USD, above the previous 52-week high of 101.80 USD. For the second quarter of 2026 the company reported revenue of 491.9 million USD (up 11% year over year), which topped expectations, while earnings per share of 2.81 USD were slightly below estimates, weighed down by refinancing costs of 1.00 USD per share. Analysts see the stock near its fair value, with price targets between 112 and 120 USD; Citizens confirmed a "Market Outperform" rating and a 115 USD target. » More on de.investing.com

Encore Capital Group reported revenue of $491.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, topping expectations, while adjusted earnings per share were $2.81, slightly below consensus. The quarter included refinancing costs of $1.00 per share that depressed results. Worldwide collections reached a record $737 million and the company raised its 2026 collections guidance to $2.8–2.85 billion. The stock fell about 3% after the results, and management expects medium-term interest savings from the refinancing. » More on de.investing.com

Encore Capital Group’s stock last traded at $92.69, marking an all-time high; market capitalization is about $1.98 billion and the one-year return is 129.83%. InvestingPro considers the stock overvalued relative to fair value, but also notes a low P/E of 7.2 and a strong Financial Health Score. Encore primarily placed secured notes of more than €325 million (maturing 2033, 3M-EURIBOR + 3.250% with interest starting in 2026) and $750 million (maturing 2032, 6.625%), thereby increasing issuance volume. Shareholders approved changes to the Incentive Award Plan, including an increase in reserved shares by 650,000. » More on de.investing.com

Encore Capital has issued a senior secured, variable-rate bond of €325.0 million maturing July 15, 2033; the volume was increased from an initial €300 million to €325 million. The coupon is three‑month EURIBOR (floor 0%) plus 3.250% p.a., with interest payable quarterly starting July 15, 2026. Proceeds are intended, among other uses, to redeem €215.0 million of bonds maturing in 2028, to repay drawings under the revolving credit facility, and to cover issuance costs. A previously announced US dollar issuance of $750 million (coupon 6.625%, maturity 2032) will provide proceeds for further refinancings and repayments of existing bonds. The company reports a current ratio of 18.24 and total liabilities of around $4 billion, with a market capitalization of $1.69 billion. » More on de.investing.com