EZCORP, Inc.

NasdaqGS:EZPW Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.1b

EZCORP Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

EZCORP is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10.7% and 8.9% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 3.3% per annum.

Key information

10.7%

Earnings growth rate

3.31%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Finance earnings growth19.3%
Revenue growth rate8.9%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated07 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

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.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 30

Ezcorp's Growth And Earnings Strength Makes It A Good Buy In An Uncertain Economy

Summary EZCORP, Inc. is rated a buy, with a DCF-based price target of $34.81, implying 7.9% upside from current levels. Strong historical growth in ROE (5.3% to 13.0%), ROA (2.7% to 7.0%), and EBITDA margin (9.0% to 15.7%) supports the investment thesis. Recent acquisitions, robust liquidity, and expansion into 11 new countries position EZPW for continued growth amid macroeconomic headwinds. Key risks include recession-driven consumer stress, potential regulatory changes in pawn lending, and elevated short interest (17.42%). Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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 Alpha
Seeking 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 Alpha
Seeking 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
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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 Alpha
Seeking 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 Alpha
Seeking 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 Alpha
Seeking 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 Alpha
Analysis 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 Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:EZPW - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
9/30/20281,9891961432442
9/30/20271,7891691372266
9/30/20261,7231471471622
3/31/20261,477147131174N/A
12/31/20251,336123122162N/A
9/30/20251,274110110149N/A
6/30/20251,2329899141N/A
3/31/20251,20290104140N/A
12/31/20241,1828684118N/A
9/30/20241,1628378114N/A
6/30/20241,138786898N/A
3/31/20241,112785692N/A
12/31/20231,0855071112N/A
9/30/20231,0493861102N/A
6/30/20231,012365192N/A
3/31/2023972304383N/A
12/31/2022930513569N/A
9/30/2022886503567N/A
6/30/2022845443562N/A
3/31/2022803303358N/A
12/31/2021772203560N/A
9/30/202173092346N/A
6/30/2021704-16426N/A
3/31/2021740-192247N/A
12/31/2020778-652955N/A
9/30/2020823-682149N/A
6/30/2020870-466095N/A
3/31/2020863-373774N/A
12/31/20198547N/A69N/A
9/30/20198473N/A104N/A
6/30/20198392N/A85N/A
3/31/201983613N/A94N/A
12/31/201882322N/A93N/A
9/30/201881238N/A89N/A
6/30/201878851N/A92N/A
3/31/201877242N/A83N/A
12/31/201776038N/A83N/A
9/30/201774833N/A51N/A
6/30/20177506N/A42N/A
3/31/20177374N/A29N/A
12/31/20167363N/A64N/A
9/30/2016731-1N/A68N/A
6/30/2016716-40N/A87N/A
3/31/2016711-44N/A97N/A
12/31/2015695-48N/A69N/A
9/30/2015720-47N/A79N/A
6/30/2015628-23N/A82N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: EZPW's forecast earnings growth (10.7% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: EZPW's earnings (10.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: EZPW's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: EZPW's revenue (8.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: EZPW's revenue (8.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if EZPW's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/07 21:47
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 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.

AnalystInstitution
Scott BuckB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Vincent CainticBTIG
Brian McNamaraCanaccord Genuity