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Encore Capital Group (ECPG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ECPG Stock Forecast

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) stock forecast, based on 15 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $100.00, with a high of $100.00 and a low of $100.00. This represents a 16.78% increase from the last price of $85.63.

$40 $52 $64 $76 $88 $100 High: $100 Avg: $100 Low: $100 Last Closed Price: $85.63

ECPG Stock Rating

Encore Capital Group stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 15 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 12 Buy (80.00%), 3 Hold (20.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 15 0 3 12 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ECPG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockEncore Capital Group16.78%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 4.47%
IndustryMortgage Stocks55.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--2
Avg Price Target--$85.00
Last Closing Price$85.63$85.63$85.63
Upside/Downside---0.74%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 26121--4
Jun, 26121--4
May, 26121--4
Apr, 26121--4
Mar, 26121--4
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 21, 2026Mark HughesTruist Financial$100.00$82.9120.61%16.78%
Jan 22, 2026Northland Securities$70.00$56.9922.83%-18.25%
Oct 17, 2024Mike GrondahlNorthland Securities$58.00$46.7124.17%-32.27%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jun 17, 2026CitigroupOutperformOutperformhold
Jun 17, 2026CitigroupMarket OutperformMarket Outperformhold
May 07, 2026CitigroupOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 20, 2026CitigroupOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 06, 2023JMP SecuritiesMarket OutperformMarket Outperformhold
Mar 28, 2023Janney CapitalBuyupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-10 $-5 $0 $5 $10 $15 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$11.64$8.06$-8.72$-5.83$11.05-
Avg Forecast$10.96$11.55$3.85$5.06$7.46$10.21
High Forecast$11.04$11.69$4.00$5.23$8.88$10.37
Low Forecast$10.82$11.46$3.67$4.82$6.54$10.13
Surprise %6.20%-30.22%-326.49%-215.22%48.12%-

Revenue Forecast

$1B $1B $1B $2B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$1.61B$1.40B$1.22B$1.32B$1.77B-
Avg Forecast$1.62B$1.48B$1.28B$1.42B$1.62B$1.75B
High Forecast$1.63B$1.50B$1.29B$1.43B$1.64B$1.77B
Low Forecast$1.60B$1.47B$1.27B$1.41B$1.61B$1.74B
Surprise %-0.27%-5.77%-4.18%-7.55%9.42%-

Net Income Forecast

$-250M $-100M $50M $200M $350M $500M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26
Reported$350.78M$194.56M$-206.49M$-139.24M$256.83M-
Avg Forecast$211.59M$392.69M$-206.49M$118.99M$184.09M$242.66M
High Forecast$253.90M$471.23M$-165.19M$123.82M$210.26M$245.56M
Low Forecast$169.27M$314.15M$-247.79M$114.17M$154.84M$239.76M
Surprise %65.79%-50.45%--217.02%39.52%-

ECPG Forecast FAQ

Is Encore Capital Group stock a buy?

Encore Capital Group stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 15 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Encore Capital Group is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Encore Capital Group's price target?

Encore Capital Group's price target, set by 15 Wall Street analysts, averages $100 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $100 at the low end to $100 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.78% change from the previous closing price of $85.63.

How does Encore Capital Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Encore Capital Group's stock forecast shows a 16.78% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (4.47%) and underperforming the mortgage stocks industry (55.81%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Encore Capital Group over the past three months?

  • July 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • June 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Encore Capital Group’s EPS forecast?

Encore Capital Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $10.21, marking a -7.60% decrease from the reported $11.05 in 2025..

What is Encore Capital Group’s revenue forecast?

Encore Capital Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $1.75B, reflecting a -1.05% decrease from the reported $1.77B in 2025.

What is Encore Capital Group’s net income forecast?

Encore Capital Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $242.66M, representing a -5.52% decrease from the reported $256.83M in 2025.