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11 Aug 2026, 15:55 UTC · 12w ago
Can Encore Capital's Raised 2026 Outlook Drive More Earnings Growth?
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Encore Capital Group (ECPG) provides a positive catalyst by raising its 2026 EPS guidance to $13-$14 and increasing global collections targets to $2.80-$2.85 billion. The outlook is strengthened by a $15 million annual interest expense reduction from May refinancing, though legal costs and leverage remain ongoing headwinds.
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The company raised its 2026 earnings guidance to $13-$14 per share and global collections to $2.80-$2.85 billion, while a May refinancing is expected to cut annual interest expenses by $15 million.
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