EZCORP (EZPW) Stock Overview
Provides pawn services in the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
EZCORP, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$32.16 |
| 52 Week High | US$37.13 |
| 52 Week Low | US$13.08 |
| Beta | 0.64 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.98% |
| 3 Month Change | 13.08% |
| 1 Year Change | 140.18% |
| 3 Year Change | 269.23% |
| 5 Year Change | 435.11% |
| Change since IPO | 818.86% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 29
EZPW: Gold Tailwinds And Pawn Loan Momentum Will Drive Future Upside
EZCORP's updated analyst price target has moved from $36.00 to $44.00, with analysts pointing to adjusted assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on EZCORP reflects a cluster of bullish analysts revisiting their models and lifting price targets, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue assumptions, margin profiles and future P/E levels.Seeking Alpha • Jun 27
Ezcorp: Still Cheap Enough For The Growth
Summary EZCORP has surged 148% in the past year, yet remains attractively valued given robust earnings growth and operating momentum. Q2 delivered record revenue, 76% EBITDA growth, and a 33% rise in pawn loans outstanding, with both organic and acquisition-driven gains. The SMG acquisition expands scale and offers operational improvement opportunities, while core pawn metrics and service charges remain strong. At 16.7x FY2026 earnings and below 14x FY2028, EZPW trades at a discount to FirstCash despite faster growth; I rate it a buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 21
EZCORP (EZPW) Stock Could Be 19.9% Undervalued After Strong Quarterly Results
EZCORP (EZPW) is back in focus after reporting quarterly results, with revenue and earnings per share well above the prior year, supported by record pawn loan activity, firm core pawn demand, and elevated gold prices. See our latest analysis for EZCORP. EZCORP’s latest results come after a period of strong market interest, with the share price up 22.38% over 90 days and a 58.13% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 139.40% and 5 year total shareholder return...
Narrative Update • Jun 15
EZPW: Future Upside Will Rely On Sustained Pawn Platform Execution
Analysts have raised their price targets on EZCORP by $4 to $6. This reflects updated views on the stock that remain broadly in line with previous fair value estimates, with only minor adjustments to discount rate, growth, margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jun 01
EZPW: Future Profitability Upside Seen From Expanded Pawn Platform Control
EZCORP's analyst price target has been raised to $39.60 from $23.60, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates and future P/E as key drivers behind the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a cluster of higher price targets for EZCORP, with multiple firms lifting their estimates by between US$4 and US$6.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 29
EZPW: Gold Tailwinds And Pawn Loan Momentum Will Drive Future Upside
EZCORP's updated analyst price target has moved from $36.00 to $44.00, with analysts pointing to adjusted assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on EZCORP reflects a cluster of bullish analysts revisiting their models and lifting price targets, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue assumptions, margin profiles and future P/E levels.Seeking Alpha • Jun 27
Ezcorp: Still Cheap Enough For The Growth
Summary EZCORP has surged 148% in the past year, yet remains attractively valued given robust earnings growth and operating momentum. Q2 delivered record revenue, 76% EBITDA growth, and a 33% rise in pawn loans outstanding, with both organic and acquisition-driven gains. The SMG acquisition expands scale and offers operational improvement opportunities, while core pawn metrics and service charges remain strong. At 16.7x FY2026 earnings and below 14x FY2028, EZPW trades at a discount to FirstCash despite faster growth; I rate it a buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jun 21
EZCORP (EZPW) Stock Could Be 19.9% Undervalued After Strong Quarterly Results
EZCORP (EZPW) is back in focus after reporting quarterly results, with revenue and earnings per share well above the prior year, supported by record pawn loan activity, firm core pawn demand, and elevated gold prices. See our latest analysis for EZCORP. EZCORP’s latest results come after a period of strong market interest, with the share price up 22.38% over 90 days and a 58.13% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 139.40% and 5 year total shareholder return...Narrative Update • Jun 15
EZPW: Future Upside Will Rely On Sustained Pawn Platform Execution
Analysts have raised their price targets on EZCORP by $4 to $6. This reflects updated views on the stock that remain broadly in line with previous fair value estimates, with only minor adjustments to discount rate, growth, margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jun 01
EZPW: Future Profitability Upside Seen From Expanded Pawn Platform Control
EZCORP's analyst price target has been raised to $39.60 from $23.60, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates and future P/E as key drivers behind the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a cluster of higher price targets for EZCORP, with multiple firms lifting their estimates by between US$4 and US$6.
Narrative Update • May 17
EZPW: Higher Fair Value Will Test Execution And P E Assumptions
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for EZCORP from $26.00 to $35.00, citing updated assumptions related to discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations as reflected in recent price target revisions from multiple firms. Analyst Commentary Recent price target revisions for EZCORP have come with a mix of optimism and caution.Narrative Update • May 02
EZPW: Raised Expectations Around M&A And Buybacks Will Magnify Execution Risk
Analysts have raised their average EZCORP price target by $6 to $26, citing updated assumptions around growth, profitability, discount rates, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Even with the higher average price target of $26, recent research highlights a mix of optimism and caution around EZCORP, with several concerns that readers should keep in mind.Narrative Update • Apr 18
EZPW: Rising M&A Ambitions Will Expose Execution Fragility And Upside Limits
EZCORP's updated analyst narrative keeps the fair value at $26.00, with analysts pointing to Street price target increases and modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions as support for this unchanged target. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around EZCORP has centered on price target revisions, with several firms adjusting their models, assumptions, and risk assessments.Narrative Update • Apr 03
EZPW: Founders One Deal And Latin America Pipeline Will Shape Future Upside
Analysts recently raised EZCORP's average price target by several dollars into the mid $20s, citing the latest rounds of upward target revisions. These reflect updated views on its growth mix, profitability profile, and an adjusted future P/E assumption.Narrative Update • Mar 20
EZPW: Founders One Integration And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have lifted EZCORP's aggregated price target by $4 to $26, citing recent target increases from several firms that point to confidence in the company's execution, business momentum, and the geographic expansion provided by the Founders One acquisition. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around higher price targets for EZCORP, with several firms adjusting their views following the Founders One acquisition and comments on execution and business momentum.Narrative Update • Mar 06
EZPW: Founders One Expansion And Latin America M&A Pipeline Will Drive Future Upside
Analyst price targets for EZCORP have moved higher by several dollars per share, with recent raises of $3, $4, $6 and $7, as analysts point to continued execution, business momentum and the added geographic reach from the Founders One acquisition. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned clearly positive on EZCORP, with bullish analysts pointing to execution, valuation support and the added scale from the Founders One acquisition as key reasons to lift price targets.Narrative Update • Feb 20
EZPW: Founders One Expansion And M&A Pipeline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price targets for EZCORP, supporting an increase in fair value from $28.00 to $36.00. They cite updated views on growth, profitability and valuation following recent research updates from multiple firms.Narrative Update • Feb 06
EZPW: Founders One Integration And Buybacks Will Drive Upside Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on EZCORP to $26 from $22, citing solid execution, ongoing business momentum, and the added geographic reach from the Founders One acquisition. Analyst Commentary Recent research has highlighted EZCORP's execution and business momentum, along with the added reach from acquiring a controlling interest in Founders One.Narrative Update • Jan 22
EZPW: Founders One Acquisition And Turnaround Progress Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price targets on EZCORP, with recent moves up to around $23 to $26 per share following the Founders One acquisition and what they describe as improved execution, geographic expansion, and operational turnaround under new management. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned constructive on EZCORP, with bullish analysts pointing to higher price targets and fresh coverage that highlight management execution, the Founders One acquisition, and operational progress as key themes.Narrative Update • Jan 07
EZPW: Founders One Expansion And Operational Turnaround Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Narrative update on EZCORP Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for EZCORP from US$17.00 to US$22.00, citing recent price target increases on the stock that reference the Founders One acquisition, geographic expansion, operational turnaround under new management, and improving profitability metrics, alongside modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research on EZCORP has emphasized the impact of the Founders One acquisition, the role of new management, and how closely the business now tracks peers in the U.S. and Latin America.Analysis Article • Jan 07
Here's Why We Think EZCORP (NASDAQ:EZPW) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Narrative Update • Dec 22
EZPW Operational Turnaround Will Support Sustained Earnings Momentum Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target on EZCORP from $25 to $28 per share, citing a conservative current valuation that they believe fails to fully reflect the company’s operational turnaround, accelerating revenue growth, and improving profitability. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight a clear inflection in EZCORP’s operating performance, pointing to a multi‑year operational turnaround that has brought key metrics in line with the industry leader across both the U.S. and Latin America.Narrative Update • Dec 08
EZPW: Operational Turnaround Will Drive Future Profitability Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on EZCORP to $23.60 per share from $23.60, citing continued confidence in the company’s operational turnaround, improving profitability, and a valuation they still view as conservative. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that EZCORP's new management team has driven a significant operational turnaround, with performance metrics in both the U.S. and Latin America now closer to those of the sector leader.Narrative Update • Nov 24
EZPW: Operational Turnaround and Outperform Rating Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for EZCORP from $23.40 to $23.60, citing ongoing operational improvements and stronger profitability as reflected in recent research. Analyst Commentary Analyst discussions around EZCORP have recently highlighted both strengths and points of caution regarding the company's outlook and valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 06
EZPW: Operational Turnaround Will Support Further Upside With Outperform Rating Initiated
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for EZCORP from $23.50 to $23.40, citing sustained operational improvements and profitability trends. These factors continue to signal a positive outlook for the company.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Lift Price Target for EZCORP Amid Improved Execution and Business Model Enhancements
Analysts have raised their price target for EZCORP from $22.25 to $23.50 per share, citing improved business execution and countercyclical appeal. This change is supported by recent research coverage and an enhanced outlook for growth and profitability.Narrative Update • Oct 09
Digital Engagement And Latin America Expansion Will Transform Pawn Lending
Analysts have raised their price target for EZCORP from $21.00 to $22.25, citing solid execution, recent business model improvements, and EZCORP's resilience in a challenging consumer environment. Analyst Commentary Recent street research highlights several factors influencing analysts' perspectives on EZCORP's outlook, valuation, and business performance.Analysis Article • Aug 29
EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) Surges 26% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
EZCORP, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EZPW ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the last...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Do EZCORP's (NASDAQ:EZPW) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Seeking Alpha • Apr 23
EZCorp: A Stock That Is Likely To Benefit From A Recession
Summary EZCorp's stock has surged 52.71% since my initial "hold" rating, outperforming the S&P 500, driven by strong financials and expansion in Latin America. The company benefits from economic slowdowns, as more consumers turn to pawn shops for instant cash, boosting loans and inventory sales. Despite a higher EV-to-EBITDA multiple, EZCorp remains attractive due to its solid financial performance and potential gains from economic uncertainty. Corporate governance issues persist, but given current economic conditions, I now rate EZCorp stock as a "buy." Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 17
EZCORP: Snap Up This Pawn Stock On Any Weakness
Summary EZCORP (EZPW) rallied strongly for most of 2024, but in more recent month, this pawn stock has delivered far less impressive price performance. EZPW's fiscal performance continues to come in solidly, driven largely by success in the expansion of the company's Latin American pawn business. Shares remain cheap compared to their potential underlying value, but it will likely not be until EZPW's convertible debt issue is resolved that this valuation gap is narrowed. Still, given the prospect of this $12 per share stock rallying to $20-$25 per share by 2027, patient investors should consider buying on any weakness. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 04
EZCORP: Cheap For A Reason, But Further Upside Within Reach
Summary Pawn shop operator EZCORP trades at a big discount to FirstCash Holdings, its sole U.S.-listed peer, but there's a good reason for this valuation discrepancy. Yet while the discount is justified, there is still a path for EZPW, which is up by more than 42% year-to-date, to continue climbing higher. That said, keep in mind, too, that there's another potential risk that could affect results down the road, and explain this stock's elevated level of short interest. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 24
Pawn Broking Innovations And Tactical Expansions Poised To Elevate Market Dominance
Expansion and investment in Latin America and the U.S., through both physical stores and online platforms, indicate potential for market share growth and increased revenues.Seeking Alpha • Aug 21
EZCORP: Continues To Outperform In Tough Environment
Summary EZCORP stock has surged 45% since November, outperforming the S&P 500. Q3/F24 earnings showed double-digit revenue and earnings growth as consumers continued to increase demand for pawn loans. Despite the stock surge, EZPW continues to screen cheap at just 10.6x Fwd P/E. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 05
EZCorp: Improving Margins, But With Decreasing Exposure To The U.S.
Summary Besides lower engagement in brick-and-mortar stores, EZCORP has added 248 pawn shops over the past five years, with strong growth in Latin America, and stagnated growth in the US. Revenues have been on the rise over the past years, and bottom-line margins have expanded significantly, with the current net income margin hitting a decade record. Although the company is benefiting from lower credit availability, their business remains too outdated, and adding them to a long-term portfolio without paying dividends makes no sense. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 02
EZCorp: Don't Chase At These Levels
Summary EZCorp Inc. is a small-cap stock known for its pawn loan activities in the US and Latin America. EZPW's PLO (Pawn loan outstanding) growth has been coming in at a commendable pace, given the challenging economic environment, and the favorable momentum of precious metals. While the environment for pawn activities is favorable, EZPW may not be a great buy due to a slower pace of earnings growth, and expensive P/E valuations. EZPW is also unlikely to benefit from rotational interest in the small-cap financial space, and there's been a spike in short interest and insider selling of late. The risk-reward on the standalone charts does not look favorable either. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 27
Value Meets Momentum: EZCorp Run Has Just Begun
Summary EZCORP is a leading pawn shop business with 1,237 stores across the United States and Central America. The company has been a value trap for a long time as growth was stunted during COVID. Recent growth and momentum indicate that the stock might be ready for a great bull run. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 15
Further Upside For EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 26% Bounce
EZCORP, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EZPW ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 26% share price jump in the last...Seeking Alpha • Feb 07
EZCorp: Pawn Shops Are Alive And Well In 2024
Summary EZCORP reported Q1 earnings above expectations sending shares to a near 5-year high. The pawn store operator is benefiting from increasing demand for pawn loans as an alternative form of consumer credit. We are bullish on EZPW stock and see room for more upside through 2024. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| EZPW | US Consumer Finance | US Market | |
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| 7D | -9.5% | -4.7% | -0.4% |
| 1Y | 140.2% | -1.1% | 18.4% |
Return vs Industry: EZPW exceeded the US Consumer Finance industry which returned 3.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: EZPW exceeded the US Market which returned 20.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| EZPW volatility | |
|---|---|
| EZPW Average Weekly Movement | 6.3% |
| Consumer Finance Industry Average Movement | 6.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: EZPW has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: EZPW's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1989 | 8,500 | Lachie Given | www.ezcorp.com |
EZCORP, Inc. provides pawn services in the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. It operates through U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and Other Investments segments.
EZCORP, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| EZPW fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.18b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$146.61m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.48b |
13.5x
P/E Ratio1.3x
P/S RatioIs EZPW overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| EZPW income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.48b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$611.48m |
| Gross Profit | US$865.21m |
| Other Expenses | US$718.60m |
| Earnings | US$146.61m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.38 |
| Gross Margin | 58.59% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.93% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 45.4% |
How did EZPW perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/08 15:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
EZCORP, Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Scott Buck | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Vincent Caintic | BTIG |
| Brian McNamara | Canaccord Genuity |