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31-07-2025
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Encore Capital Group® Announces Findings of its Third Economic Freedom Study
Survey of over 6,000 U.S. and U.K. adults finds more optimistic outlook on personal finances than national economies, introduces new data on credit score awareness SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Encore) (Nasdaq: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today announced the findings of its third Economic Freedom Study. The latest study surveyed over 6,000 adults in Encore's largest markets, the United States and United Kingdom, about their feelings toward their personal finances and the economy. Shop Top Mortgage Rates A quicker path to financial freedom Personalized rates in minutes Your Path to Homeownership Respondents were asked what causes them the most financial stress and the best ways to address their challenges, including attitudes toward working with debt collection companies to resolve past-due debt. The latest study also examines credit score awareness and financial literacy. The research was commissioned by Encore and conducted by Morning Consult. A detailed report of the findings is available on Encore's website. Key highlights from the study include: Most U.S. and U.K. adults feel somewhat or very positive about their personal financial futures, but they are less optimistic about their respective national economies. Nearly half (49%) of U.S. adults say their outlook on the future of the national economy is somewhat or very negative, compared to just over two-thirds (67%) of U.K. adults. 'Being debt-free' was the most-selected definition of economic freedom for adults in both countries, chosen by 27% of both U.S. and U.K. adults. Being debt-free was the most-selected definition for every generation in both countries except U.K. Gen Z adults, among whom 'having the independence to do/buy what I want' was the most-selected definition (25%). While U.S. adults are more aware of their credit scores than U.K. adults, most adults in each country desire a free way to check their credit score. Over four in five U.S. adults (83%) say they know their credit score, compared to just over half (51%) of U.K. adults. Of those who say they know their credit score, roughly half or more in each country report having a 'good' or better rating. Nearly three in 10 (29%) U.S. adults and just under one in five (19%) U.K. adults report currently having past-due debt, especially younger and low-income adults. Most adults with past-due debt in both countries say it will take a long time to pay back most or all of their balance. Today, significantly more U.S. and U.K. adults are requesting help to repay past-due debt compared to the 2022 Encore Economic Freedom Study, and significantly more signal intentions to work with debt collection companies to resolve their debt. 'Our company supports consumers who are actively dealing with financial stress every day, which makes these findings especially important for us,' said Ashish Masih, Encore's President and CEO. 'By understanding how consumers are thinking and feeling about their finances, which priorities matter most to them, and how they plan to address past-due debt, we can better fulfill our Mission to help them on their path to economic freedom.' The survey found that as U.S. consumers are accumulating credit card debt at record levels, and U.K. consumers continue to feel pessimistic about their national economy, adults in both countries are facing high economic concern and are focused on building emergency funds. 'We continue to be focused on meeting consumers where they are, and we're well-positioned to help them,' Masih said. 'We lead with empathy, tailor solutions to pay off past-due debt to consumers' unique circumstances, always seek to understand the consumer's needs and provide access to support in times of hardship.' The survey's findings affirm Encore's approach to working with consumers. For example, about one-quarter (24%) of adults in both countries said that receiving a discount on debt owed would be most helpful to getting out of debt. Nearly the same number in both countries said having more time to pay off debt would be most helpful, followed by learning better financial habits. Midland Credit Management (MCM), Encore's U.S. subsidiary, published its Consumer Bill of Rights almost 15 years ago, and it remains the only one of its kind in the industry. It clearly defines how MCM will suspend collection activities when a consumer demonstrates that they are experiencing significant financial hardship due to medical issues, natural disasters, job loss or other challenges. Similarly, Cabot Credit Management, Encore's U.K. and European subsidiary, has a Sensitive Support Team in the United Kingdom, which includes specialists trained to work with consumers facing mental or physical illness resulting in significant financial hardship. The team's goal is to ensure a consumer's debts don't become a barrier to their physical or financial recovery or well-being. 'It is heartening to see consumers prioritizing being debt-free and showing a willingness to seek help, learn new financial skills and work with companies like Encore to achieve it,' Masih said. 'The approach we take with consumers, including working with them one-on-one and tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs and circumstances, aligns well with the findings of the study.' The Economic Freedom Study online survey was conducted from April 24-May 2, 2025, among 6,406 adults, including 3,192 U.S. adults and 3,214 U.K. adults. The U.S. and U.K. samples are weighted on age, gender, education, race/ethnicity and region to reflect the demographic makeup of their respective adult (18+) populations according to most recently available census data from each country. The margin of error for the total sample in each country is plus or minus 2 percentage points. About Encore Capital Group, Capital Group® is an international specialty finance company that provides debt recovery solutions and other related services across a broad range of financial assets. Through our subsidiaries around the globe, Encore purchases or services portfolios of receivables from major banks, credit unions and utility providers. Encore partners with individuals as they repay their debt obligations, helping them on the road to financial recovery and ultimately improving their economic well-being. Encore is the first and only company of its kind to operate with a Consumer Bill of Rights that provides industry-leading commitments to consumers. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P Small Cap 600 and the Wilshire 4500. More information about the company can be found at ContactFaryar BorhaniVice President, Chief Communications Officerpress@ in to access your portfolio
Globe and Mail
31-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Encore Capital Group® Announces Findings of its Third Economic Freedom Study
SAN DIEGO, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Encore) (Nasdaq: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today announced the findings of its third Economic Freedom Study. The latest study surveyed over 6,000 adults in Encore's largest markets, the United States and United Kingdom, about their feelings toward their personal finances and the economy. Respondents were asked what causes them the most financial stress and the best ways to address their challenges, including attitudes toward working with debt collection companies to resolve past-due debt. The latest study also examines credit score awareness and financial literacy. The research was commissioned by Encore and conducted by Morning Consult. A detailed report of the findings is available on Encore's website. Key highlights from the study include: Most U.S. and U.K. adults feel somewhat or very positive about their personal financial futures, but they are less optimistic about their respective national economies. Nearly half (49%) of U.S. adults say their outlook on the future of the national economy is somewhat or very negative, compared to just over two-thirds (67%) of U.K. adults. 'Being debt-free' was the most-selected definition of economic freedom for adults in both countries, chosen by 27% of both U.S. and U.K. adults. Being debt-free was the most-selected definition for every generation in both countries except U.K. Gen Z adults, among whom 'having the independence to do/buy what I want' was the most-selected definition (25%). While U.S. adults are more aware of their credit scores than U.K. adults, most adults in each country desire a free way to check their credit score. Over four in five U.S. adults (83%) say they know their credit score, compared to just over half (51%) of U.K. adults. Of those who say they know their credit score, roughly half or more in each country report having a 'good' or better rating. Nearly three in 10 (29%) U.S. adults and just under one in five (19%) U.K. adults report currently having past-due debt, especially younger and low-income adults. Most adults with past-due debt in both countries say it will take a long time to pay back most or all of their balance. Today, significantly more U.S. and U.K. adults are requesting help to repay past-due debt compared to the 2022 Encore Economic Freedom Study, and significantly more signal intentions to work with debt collection companies to resolve their debt. 'Our company supports consumers who are actively dealing with financial stress every day, which makes these findings especially important for us,' said Ashish Masih, Encore's President and CEO. 'By understanding how consumers are thinking and feeling about their finances, which priorities matter most to them, and how they plan to address past-due debt, we can better fulfill our Mission to help them on their path to economic freedom.' The survey found that as U.S. consumers are accumulating credit card debt at record levels, and U.K. consumers continue to feel pessimistic about their national economy, adults in both countries are facing high economic concern and are focused on building emergency funds. 'We continue to be focused on meeting consumers where they are, and we're well-positioned to help them,' Masih said. 'We lead with empathy, tailor solutions to pay off past-due debt to consumers' unique circumstances, always seek to understand the consumer's needs and provide access to support in times of hardship.' The survey's findings affirm Encore's approach to working with consumers. For example, about one-quarter (24%) of adults in both countries said that receiving a discount on debt owed would be most helpful to getting out of debt. Nearly the same number in both countries said having more time to pay off debt would be most helpful, followed by learning better financial habits. Midland Credit Management (MCM), Encore's U.S. subsidiary, published its Consumer Bill of Rights almost 15 years ago, and it remains the only one of its kind in the industry. It clearly defines how MCM will suspend collection activities when a consumer demonstrates that they are experiencing significant financial hardship due to medical issues, natural disasters, job loss or other challenges. Similarly, Cabot Credit Management, Encore's U.K. and European subsidiary, has a Sensitive Support Team in the United Kingdom, which includes specialists trained to work with consumers facing mental or physical illness resulting in significant financial hardship. The team's goal is to ensure a consumer's debts don't become a barrier to their physical or financial recovery or well-being. 'It is heartening to see consumers prioritizing being debt-free and showing a willingness to seek help, learn new financial skills and work with companies like Encore to achieve it,' Masih said. 'The approach we take with consumers, including working with them one-on-one and tailoring solutions to meet their unique needs and circumstances, aligns well with the findings of the study.' The Economic Freedom Study online survey was conducted from April 24-May 2, 2025, among 6,406 adults, including 3,192 U.S. adults and 3,214 U.K. adults. The U.S. and U.K. samples are weighted on age, gender, education, race/ethnicity and region to reflect the demographic makeup of their respective adult (18+) populations according to most recently available census data from each country. The margin of error for the total sample in each country is plus or minus 2 percentage points. About Encore Capital Group, Inc. Encore Capital Group® is an international specialty finance company that provides debt recovery solutions and other related services across a broad range of financial assets. Through our subsidiaries around the globe, Encore purchases or services portfolios of receivables from major banks, credit unions and utility providers. Encore partners with individuals as they repay their debt obligations, helping them on the road to financial recovery and ultimately improving their economic well-being. Encore is the first and only company of its kind to operate with a Consumer Bill of Rights that provides industry-leading commitments to consumers. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P Small Cap 600 and the Wilshire 4500. More information about the company can be found at
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17-04-2025
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Encore Capital Group (NASDAQ:ECPG investor three-year losses grow to 51% as the stock sheds US$51m this past week
The truth is that if you invest for long enough, you're going to end up with some losing stocks. But long term Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG) shareholders have had a particularly rough ride in the last three year. Unfortunately, they have held through a 51% decline in the share price in that time. And the ride hasn't got any smoother in recent times over the last year, with the price 28% lower in that time. The falls have accelerated recently, with the share price down 39% in the last three months. With the stock having lost 6.8% in the past week, it's worth taking a look at business performance and seeing if there's any red flags. Our free stock report includes 1 warning sign investors should be aware of before investing in Encore Capital Group. Read for free now. While markets are a powerful pricing mechanism, share prices reflect investor sentiment, not just underlying business performance. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time. We know that Encore Capital Group has been profitable in the past. However, it made a loss in the last twelve months, suggesting profit may be an unreliable metric at this stage. Other metrics might give us a better handle on how its value is changing over time. Arguably the revenue decline of 10% per year has people thinking Encore Capital Group is shrinking. And that's not surprising, since it seems unlikely that EPS growth can continue for long in the absence of revenue growth. You can see how earnings and revenue have changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values). It's good to see that there was some significant insider buying in the last three months. That's a positive. On the other hand, we think the revenue and earnings trends are much more meaningful measures of the business. So we recommend checking out this free report showing consensus forecasts Investors in Encore Capital Group had a tough year, with a total loss of 28%, against a market gain of about 6.1%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. Longer term investors wouldn't be so upset, since they would have made 6%, each year, over five years. It could be that the recent sell-off is an opportunity, so it may be worth checking the fundamental data for signs of a long term growth trend. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Encore Capital Group better, we need to consider many other factors. For instance, we've identified 1 warning sign for Encore Capital Group that you should be aware of. If you like to buy stocks alongside management, then you might just love this free list of companies. (Hint: most of them are flying under the radar). Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on American exchanges. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
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08-04-2025
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Encore Capital Group to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 7
SAN DIEGO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2025 on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after the market closes. The Company will also host a conference call and slide presentation the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time with Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tomas Hernanz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Bruce Thomas, Vice President, Global Investor Relations, presenting and discussing the reported results. Members of the public are invited to access the live webcast via the Internet by logging in on the Investor Relations page of Encore's website at To access the live conference call by telephone, please pre-register using this link. Registrants will receive confirmation with dial-in details. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website shortly after the call concludes. About Encore Capital Group, Inc. Encore Capital Group is an international specialty finance company that provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across a broad range of financial assets. Through its subsidiaries around the globe, Encore purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from major banks, credit unions, and utility providers. Encore partners with individuals as they repay their debt obligations, helping them on the road to financial recovery and ultimately improving their economic well-being. Encore is the first and only company of its kind to operate with a Consumer Bill of Rights that provides industry-leading commitments to consumers. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P Small Cap 600 and the Wilshire 4500. More information about the company can be found at Contact: Bruce Thomas Encore Capital Group, Inc. SOURCE: Encore Capital Group, Inc.
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03-03-2025
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Encore Capital Group to Meet with Investors and Present at the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference
SAN DIEGO, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECPG), an international specialty finance company, announced today that Encore management will be meeting with investors at the Raymond James 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. In addition, Ashish Masih, Encore's President and Chief Executive Officer, will be making a presentation at the conference at 11:00am Eastern time on the same day. A link to the live webcast and a copy of the presentation will be available in the Investor Events & Presentations section of the company's website at About Encore Capital Group, Inc. Encore Capital Group is an international specialty finance company that provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across a broad range of financial assets. Through its subsidiaries around the globe, Encore purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from major banks, credit unions, and utility providers. Encore partners with individuals as they repay their debt obligations, helping them on the road to financial recovery and ultimately improving their economic well-being. Encore is the first and only company of its kind to operate with a Consumer Bill of Rights that provides industry-leading commitments to consumers. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P Small Cap 600 and the Wilshire 4500. More information about the company can be found at Contact: Bruce ThomasEncore Capital Group, President, Global Investor SOURCE: Encore Capital Group, Inc.
