Encore Capital (ECPG) Q2 EPS Jumps 86%

Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG), a leading specialty finance company focused on consumer debt purchasing and recovery, announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 on August 6, 2025. The company reported GAAP revenue of $442.1 million, surpassing analyst expectations of $383.42 million (GAAP) revenue, and delivered earnings per share (EPS) of $2.49 (GAAP), well above the expected $1.42 (GAAP). The quarter saw strong operational momentum in Encore's core U.S. market, robust collection performance, and record portfolio purchases, though Operating expenses and interest costs increased. Overall, the company outperformed GAAP estimates, marking a notable period driven by U.S. market strength and effective capital deployment. Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report. Encore Capital Group is a major player in purchasing and recovering portfolios of defaulted consumer debt. It acquires debt portfolios, mainly in the U.S. and Europe, then works to recover those debts through its operations. The company's main U.S. business is Midland Credit Management (MCM), while its European operations run under Cabot Credit Management.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool