
EZCORP (EZPW) Stock Forecast & Price Target
EZCORP (EZPW) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
EZCORP demonstrated robust financial performance in Q3, with a notable 11% increase in sales, surpassing market expectations by approximately 3%. The Latin America segment, contributing 24% of the company's EBITDA, experienced a remarkable 28% growth, alongside an improvement in merchandise margins to 30.6%, reflecting strong operational efficiency. Additionally, the increase of 7% in pawn service charges, driven by higher average pawn loans outstanding, further solidifies a positive outlook for the company's revenue streams.
Bears say
EZCORP has struggled with inventory management, evidenced by a poor inventory turnover rate and high levels of aged merchandise, which have contributed to its recent stock underperformance. The company's turnover rate has dropped to approximately 2.3x, reflecting a shift towards longer-selling jewelry inventory that typically carries higher average loan and sale prices, thereby limiting immediate revenue potential. Additionally, significant risks such as potential currency fluctuations, unfavorable regulations, and the volatility of gold prices pose further threats to EZCORP's financial stability and future earnings.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of EZCORP and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
EZCORP (EZPW) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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