EZCORP

EZCORP reports record demand for short-term loans: pawn loan volume rose 33% to $349.4 million. The second quarter benefited from strategic acquisitions and margin improvements in the old-gold business. After Cash America, EZCORP remains the second-largest operator of pawnshops, with brands such as EZPAWN and Value Pawn & Jewelry. » More on finanzen.net

EZCORP reported revenue and EPS well above year-ago levels, supported by record pawn loan outstanding growth and elevated gold prices, while management says U.S. same-store pawn demand and Latin American expansion remain resilient. The bullish thesis emphasizes execution on SMG integration, operational productivity, and scaling of digital and luxury pawn initiatives as drivers of longer-term compounding. Strong free cash flow is being deployed into store growth, acquisitions and buybacks, but the main risk is whether core pawn growth and margin discipline can be sustained once gold-driven scrap margins normalize. » More on finance.yahoo.com

EZCORP reported adjusted revenue of $434.9 million (+42%) for Q2 FY26, EBITDA of $76.9 million (+76%) and diluted EPS of $0.58, comfortably beating expectations. Drivers included the consolidation of acquired Simple Management Group (SMG), which contributed $51.3 million to revenue, and significantly higher old-gold sales supported by elevated gold prices. The U.S. segment showed strong revenue and margin growth, while Latin America continued to expand through new openings and acquisitions. Management sees growth potential from digital initiatives and further acquisitions but warns of risks from normalizing gold prices and macroeconomic headwinds. » More on de.investing.com