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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 $85.00, with a high of $100.00 and a low of $70.00. This represents a 1.52% increase from the last price of $83.73.

$40 $52 $64 $76 $88 $100 High: $100 Avg: $85 Low: $70 Last Closed Price: $83.73

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 Group1.52%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 7.71%
IndustryMortgage Stocks42.74%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts112
Avg Price Target$100.00$100.00$85.00
Last Closing Price$83.73$83.73$83.73
Upside/Downside19.43%19.43%1.52%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 26121--4
Mar, 26121--4
Feb, 26121--4
Jan, 26131--5
Dec, 25131--5
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%19.43%
Jan 22, 2026Northland Securities$70.00$56.9922.83%-16.40%
Oct 17, 2024Mike GrondahlNorthland Securities$58.00$46.7124.17%-30.73%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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 $85 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $70 at the low end to $100 at the high end, suggesting a potential 1.52% change from the previous closing price of $83.73.

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

Encore Capital Group's stock forecast shows a 1.52% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (7.71%) and underperforming the mortgage stocks industry (42.74%).

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

  • April 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 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.