Skip to content
Encore Capital Group logo

Encore Capital Group

ECPG

Encore Capital Group is an international specialty finance company focused on debt recovery solutions and portfolio management for defaulted consumer receivables.

Market cap
$2.03B+135%
Revenue$1.9B+34.1%
Net income$296.3M+356%
Free cash flow$166.1M+36.9%
EPS (diluted)$12.86+366%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Aug 5, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$455.1M
EPS estimate$2.67

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

See full
Revenue$475.4M+21.0%
Operating income$184.0M+42.3%
Net income$86.2M+84.3%
EPS (diluted)$3.86+100%

Balance sheet

See full
Cash & equivalents$227.2M+21.4%
Total debt$4.0B+6.4%
Total equity$1.0B+26.3%
Total assets$5.5B+9.7%

Cash flow

See full
Operating cash flow$82.3M+81.8%
CapEx$4.9M-30.5%
Free cash flow$77.5M+102%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

See full
Market cap$2.03B+135%
Enterprise value$5.83B+24.4%
P/E6.8×
P/S1.1×+0.5×

Profitability

See full
Operating margin36.8%
Net margin16%+11.9pp
FCF margin9%+0.2pp

Returns & leverage

See full
Return on equity32%+24.8pp
Debt / equity3.9×-0.7×

Competitors

Profile

Encore Capital Group is an international specialty finance company focused on debt recovery solutions and portfolio management for defaulted consumer receivables. The company acquires non-performing loans at significant discounts from credit originators and works with consumers to resolve their financial obligations through structured repayment plans. Its core value proposition centers on leveraging proprietary data analytics and a consumer-centric approach to maximize liquidation rates while maintaining high regulatory compliance standards.

Competitive position

A leading global player in the debt recovery industry with significant operational scale and a dominant market position in the U.S. and UK.

GeographiesUnited States, United Kingdom, France, Spain, India, Costa Rica, Mexico, Ireland, Portugal
Customer segmentsRetail Consumers, Financial Institutions, Commercial Enterprises
Business modelAsset Acquisition, Contingency-based Servicing, Business Process Outsourcing
SuppliersCredit Bureau Data Providers, Consumer Data Aggregators, Capital Markets, Software and Analytics Providers
CustomersRetail Consumers, Banks, Retailers, Credit Unions
Listed1999
Employees7.4K
CEOAshish Masih
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Encore Capital Group's market cap?
Encore Capital Group (ECPG) has a market capitalization of $2.0B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Encore Capital Group's revenue and profitability?
Encore Capital Group generated $1.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $296.3M, representing a net margin of 16.0%, with free cash flow of $166.1M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Encore Capital Group's competitors?
Encore Capital Group's key competitors include PRA Group, Inc., Consumer Portfolio Services, Medallion Financial Corp, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Encore Capital Group have?
Encore Capital Group's subsidiaries include Midland Credit Management, Inc., Cabot Credit Management Limited, Encore Asset Reconstruction Company, and others.
Where is Encore Capital Group headquartered?
Encore Capital Group is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 7,400 people. It has been publicly traded since 1999.