Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) Stock Forecast
ECPG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.25 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $117.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $3.45
- 52-week range
- $40.90 – $105.60
ECPG analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ECPG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ECPG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.35 | $3.20 | $3.69 | $3.17 | +5.6% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.52 | $13.40 | $13.65 | $10.91 | +23.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $14.74 | $14.00 | $15.50 | $13.52 | +9.1% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ECPG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $466.8M | $453.8M | $486.9M | +1.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.91B | $1.88B | $1.94B | +8.0% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.94B | $1.86B | $1.97B | +1.4% | 4 |
ECPG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ECPG revenue: reported and forecast
ECPG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.18 | $3.35 | $3.35 | $3.35 | $3.35 | +5.4% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.00 | $13.52 | $13.52 | $13.52 | $13.52 | +4.0% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $14.11 | $14.62 | $14.62 | $14.62 | $14.74 | +4.5% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ECPG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ECPG beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from ECPG
4 analysts cover Encore Capital; their consensus rating is buy (4.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $117.00, 15.1% above the latest close of $101.68. Analysts expect earnings of $13.52 per share for 2026, +23.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $14.74 per share on revenue of $1.9 billion. Encore Capital beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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ECPG forecast FAQ
What is Encore Capital's price target?
The average analyst price target for Encore Capital is $117.00, 15.1% above the latest close of $101.68.
Is Encore Capital a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Encore Capital, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Encore Capital's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $13.52 per share for 2026 (range $13.40 to $13.65); for 2027 the estimate is $14.74.
What is Encore Capital's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.9 billion, growth of 8.0%; for 2027 it is $1.9 billion.
When does Encore Capital report earnings?
Encore Capital is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $3.45.
Does Encore Capital usually beat earnings estimates?
Encore Capital reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.