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EZCORP

EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buy and sell second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are us Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and other international. us Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales which are primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.

EZCORP, Inc. - Class A Non-Voting Common Stock

EZCORP Inc

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.27 by 3.7 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $294.55 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $288.49 million by 2.10 percent. This is a 8.90 percent increase over sales of $270.48 million the same period last year.

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EZCORP Q4 2024 Adj EPS $0.26 Misses $0.27 Estimate, Sales $294.55M Beat $288.49M Estimate

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Kyle Joseph initiates coverage on EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Equal-Weight rating and announces Price Target of $13.

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Stephens & Co. Initiates Coverage On EZCORP with Equal-Weight Rating, Announces Price Target of $13

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Earnings Scheduled For November 13, 2024

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-11-13. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect EZCORP to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26.
The market awaits EZCORP's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.02 in the last quarter, leading to a 0.67% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.21</td>
<td>0.25</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.17</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.23</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>12.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
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<h3>Market Performance of EZCORP's Stock</h3>
Shares of EZCORP were trading at $11.77 as of November 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 37.05%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Insights on EZCORP</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on EZCORP.
Analysts have provided EZCORP with 1 ratings, resulting in a consensus rating of Buy. The average one-year price target stands at $19.0, suggesting a potential 61.43% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Comparison</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of and EZCORP, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<h3>Insights: Peer Analysis</h3>
In the peer analysis summary, key metrics for and EZCORP are highlighted, providing an understanding of their respective standings within the industry and offering insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>EZCORP</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>10.01%</td>
<td>$166.73M</td>
<td>2.24%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
EZCORP is positioned at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. In terms of Gross Profit, EZCORP is also at the bottom compared to its peers. However, EZCORP is at the top for Return on Equity among its peers.
<h3>Delving into EZCORP's Background</h3>
EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buy and sell second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are us Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and other international. us Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales which are primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.
<h3>A Deep Dive into EZCORP's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, EZCORP showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.01% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: EZCORP's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 6.38%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): EZCORP's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.24%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): EZCORP's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.19% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, EZCORP adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">To track all earnings releases for EZCORP visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview For EZCORP

Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintains EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy and maintains $19 price target.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on EZCORP, Maintains $19 Price Target

EZCORP To Acquire 53 Pawn Stores From Presta Dinero; Financial Terms Not Disclosed

While &quot;the trend is your friend&quot; when it comes to short-term investing or trading, timing entries into the trend is a key determinant of success. And increasing the odds of success by making sure the sustainability of a trend isn&#39;t easy.
Often, the direction of a stock&#39;s price movement reverses quickly after taking a position in it, making investors incur a short-term capital loss. So, it&#39;s important to ensure that there are enough factors -- such as sound fundamentals, positive earnings estimate revisions, etc. -- that could keep the momentum in the stock going.
Investors looking to make a profit from stocks that are currently on the move may find our &quot;Recent Price Strength&quot; screen pretty useful. This predefined screen comes handy in spotting stocks that are on an uptrend backed by strength in their fundamentals, and trading in the upper portion of their 52-week high-low range, which is usually an indicator of bullishness.
There are several stocks that passed through the screen:
<h2>Ezcorp</h2>
(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ezpw#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) is one of them. Here are the key reasons why this stock is a solid choice for &quot;trend&quot; investing.
A solid price increase over a period of 12 weeks reflects investors&#39; continued willingness to pay more for the potential upside in a stock. EZPW is quite a good fit in this regard, gaining 16.7% over this period.
However, it&#39;s not enough to look at the price change for around three months, as it doesn&#39;t reflect any trend reversal that might have happened in a shorter time frame. It&#39;s important for a potential winner to maintain the price trend. A price increase of 4.7% over the past four weeks ensures that the trend is still in place for the stock of this consumer financial services company.
Moreover, EZPW is currently trading at 92.1% of its 52-week High-Low Range, hinting that it can be on the verge of a breakout.
Looking at the fundamentals, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), which means it is in the top 20% of more than the 4,000 stocks that we rank based on trends in earnings estimate revisions and EPS surprises -- the key factors that impact a stock&#39;s near-term price movements.
The Zacks Rank stock-rating system, which uses four factors related to earnings estimates to classify stocks into five groups, ranging from Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988.
Another factor that confirms the company&#39;s fundamental strength is its Average Broker Recommendation of #1 (Strong Buy). This indicates that the brokerage community is highly optimistic about the stock&#39;s near-term price performance.
So, the price trend in EZPW may not reverse anytime soon.
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U.S. stock markets suffered a bloody blow in the first week of August. Wall Street&#39;s turmoil was triggered by weak labor market data, which heightened concerns of a near-term recession. The massive unwinding of Yen-carry trade due to an unexpected rate hike by the Bank of Japan aggravated the situation.
However, U.S. stock markets recovered their lost ground to a great extent within the next 3-4 trading sessions as more released data showed that the fundamentals of the U.S. economy remain firm. Market participants started to buy on the dip.
Consequently, a few stocks have shown price strength. We have primarily targeted stocks that have recently been on a bull run. Such stocks have a high chance of carrying the momentum forward.
If a stock is continuously witnessing an uptrend, there must be a solid reason or it would have probably crashed. So, looking at stocks capable of beating the benchmark that they have set for themselves seems rational.
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Percentage Change in Price (4 Weeks) greater than zero: This criterion shows that the stock has moved higher in the last four weeks.
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Just these few criteria narrowed down the search from over 7,700 stocks to seven.
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Climb Global Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/clmb#NASDAQ">CLMB</a>) operates as a value-added information technology distribution and solutions company in the United States, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and internationally. CLMB operates in two segments, Distribution and Solutions. CLMB markets its products through its own web sites, local and on-line seminars, events, webinars, and social media, as well as direct email and printed materials.
CLMB distributes technical software to corporate and value-added resellers, consultants, and systems integrators under the name Climb Channel Solutions, and provides cloud solutions and resells software, hardware, and services under the name Grey Matter.
The stock price of Climb Global Solutions has soared 55.2% in the past four weeks. The company has expected earnings growth of 7.4% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has improved 0.001% over the last 60 days.
EZCORP Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ezpw#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) is engaged in establishing, acquiring, and operating pawnshops that function as convenient sources of consumer credit and value-oriented specialty retailers of primarily previously owned merchandise. Through its lending function, EZPW makes relatively small, non-recourse loans secured by pledges of tangible personal property. EZPW contracts for a pawn service charge to compensate it for each pawn loan.
The stock price of EZCORP has climbed 15.3% in the past four weeks. It has an expected earnings growth rate of 22.8% for the current year (ending September 2024). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 0.2% over the last 30 days.
Willdan Group Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wldn#NASDAQ">WLDN</a>) is a provider of professional technical and consulting services to utilities, private industry and public agencies at all levels of government. WLDN enables its clients to realize cost and energy savings by providing a wide range of specialized services.&nbsp;
WLDN assists its clients with a broad range of complementary services relating to: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Engineering and Planning, Economic and Financial Consulting, and National Preparedness and Interoperability.
The stock price of Willdan Group has surged 12.1% in the past four weeks. It has an expected earnings growth rate of 12.6% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 5.9% over the last 30 days.
Northwest Pipe Co. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwpx#NASDAQ">NWPX</a>) manufactures welded steel pipe in two business segments. In Water Transmission business, NWPX is a supplier of large diameter, high-pressure steel pipe used primarily for water transmission. In Tubular Products business, NWPX manufacture smaller diameter, electric resistance welded steel pipe for use in a wide range of construction, agricultural, energy and industrial applications.
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Interface Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tile#NASDAQ">TILE</a>) designs, produces, and sells modular carpet products primarily worldwide. TILE operates in two segments, Americas, and Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. TILE offers modular carpets under the Interface and FLOR brand names, luxury vinyl tiles, carpet tiles under the CQuestGB name for use in commercial interiors, include offices, healthcare facilities, airports, educational and other institutions, hospitality spaces, and retail facilities, as well as residential interiors; and modular resilient flooring products.&nbsp;
TILE also provides carpet replacement, installation, and maintenance services; and rubber flooring under the norament and noraplan brand names, as well as produces and sells an adapted version of its carpet tile for the healthcare facilities market.
The stock price of Interface has advanced 10.1% in the past four weeks. It has an expected earnings growth rate of 28% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 8.5% over the last 30 days.
Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones index falling over 900 points on Friday.
Shares of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.
Mercado Libre reported net revenue of $5.07 billion in the second quarter, up 42% year-over-year. The revenue beat a Street consensus estimate of $4.68 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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<li>Cerus Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERS#NASDAQ">CERS</a>) gained 23% to $2.5200  after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter EPS results and raised its FY24 product revenue guidance above estimates..</li>
<li>Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAS#NASDAQ">IAS</a>) shares gained 14.9% to $11.38 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLDN#NASDAQ">WLDN</a>) climbed 10.1% to $36.52 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDP#NYSE">FDP</a>) gained 8.6% to $26.73 following better-than-expected earnings.</li>
<li>ICF International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICFI#NASDAQ">ICFI</a>) rose 8.3% to $158.06 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) jumped 8.2% to $11.35.</li>
<li>Standard BioTools Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAB#NYSE">LAB</a>) gained 7.7% to $1.530.</li>
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EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.23 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.21 by 9.52 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $281.421 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $279.546 million by 0.67 percent. This is a 10.01 percent increase over sales of $255.812 million the same period last year.

EZCORP Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.23 Beats $0.21 Estimate, Sales $281.421M Beat $279.546M Estimate

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 150 points on Monday.
Shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>) fell in today&#8217;s pre-market trading after the company was ordered to pay $495 million in damages in its baby formula case.
Abbott shares lost 6.6% to $98.29 in pre-market trading
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<li>Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IART#NASDAQ">IART</a>) dipped 20.5% to $25.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported second-quarter results and lowered its FY24 outlook.</li>
<li>NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAMS#NASDAQ">NAMS</a>) fell 13.8% to $16.26 in pre-market trading as the company announced topline data from pivotal Phase 3 BROOKLYN clinical trial evaluating Obicetrapib in patients wth Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia.</li>
<li>EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) shares declined 8.8% to $9.41 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>GeoPark Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRK#NYSE">GPRK</a>) shares fell 6.5% to $9.52 in pre-market trading. GeoPark, last week, issued second quarter operational update.</li>
<li>Immutep Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMMP#NASDAQ">IMMP</a>) shares dipped 6.5% to $2.03 in pre-market trading. Immutep, last week, announced successful meeting with the FDA on Phase III design in non-small cell lung cancer.</li>
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<li>Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGVN#NASDAQ">LGVN</a>) shares climbed 36.3% to $4.69 in pre-market trading after the company disclosed study results from CLEAR MIND Phase 2a clinical trial of Lomecel-B in mild Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.</li>
<li>Planet Image International Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YIBO#NASDAQ">YIBO</a>) rose 35.7% to $3.99 in pre-market trading after jumping around 56% on Friday.</li>
<li>DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDC#NYSE">DDC</a>) shares gained 22.7% to $0.76 in pre-market trading after gaining 6% on Friday.</li>
<li>BurgerFi International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFI#NASDAQ">BFI</a>) gained 22.1% to $0.5133 in pre-market trading. BurgerFi shares jumped 97% on Friday after the company announced it reached a legal settlement agreement with Lion Point Capital. The company agreed to pay $1,350,000 and issue Lion Point 300,000 of preferred stock.</li>
<li>Tivic Health Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIVC#NASDAQ">TIVC</a>) shares gained 19.4% to $0.5395 in pre-market trading after gaining 11% on Friday.</li>
<li>Ambipar Emergency Response (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMBI#NYSE">AMBI</a>) gained 15.5% to $5.34 in pre-market trading after jumping 29% on Friday.</li>
<li>TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RNAZ#NASDAQ">RNAZ</a>) shares gained 14.1% to $0.3371 in pre-market trading. TransCode Therapeutics 13G filing showed 3i, LP reported a 9.9% stake in the company, as of July 23.</li>
<li>Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVXL#NASDAQ">AVXL</a>) gained 11.4% to $7.51 in pre-market trading. Anavex Life Sciences presented comprehensive results from the Phase IIb/III study showing that blarcamesine, once daily orally, significantly slowed clinical decline in people with early Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>vTv Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTVT#NASDAQ">VTVT</a>) shares fell 37.4% to $13.28 in pre-market trading after the company announced the FDA has placed a clinical hold on the cadisegliatin clinical program which includes the ongoing CATT1 phase 3 trial in type 1 diabetes.</li>
<li>CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERO#NASDAQ">CERO</a>) shares declined 34% to $0.1690 in pre-market trading after gaining 6% on Friday.</li>
<li>LuxUrban Hotels Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUXH#NASDAQ">LUXH</a>) shares fell 22.1% to $0.1488 in pre-market trading after the company priced its $1.74 million public offering of 11,573,333 common shares at 15 cents per share.</li>
<li>Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGL#NASDAQ">TGL</a>) shares fell 19.6% to $1.48 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Globavend Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GVH#NASDAQ">GVH</a>) shares declined 13.1% to $0.63 in pre-market trading after surging 24% on Friday.</li>
<li>Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHIO#NASDAQ">PHIO</a>) fell 12.6% to $3.53 in pre-market trading. Phio Pharmaceuticals recently announced exercise of warrants for $3.1 million gross proceeds.</li>
<li>INVO Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INVO#NASDAQ">INVO</a>) shares fell 11.6% to $0.7250 in pre-market trading after jumping 11% on Friday.</li>
<li>NuZee Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUZE#NASDAQ">NUZE</a>) fell 9.7% to $3.40 in pre-market trading after surging around 25% on Friday.</li>
<li>EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) shares dipped 8.8% to $9.41 in pre-market trading.</li>
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Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintains EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $18 to $17.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on EZCORP, Lowers Price Target to $17

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.26 by 7.69 percent. This is a 21.74 percent increase over earnings of $0.23 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $285.639 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $282.195 million by 1.22 percent. This is a 10.53 percent increase over sales of $258.423 million the same period last year.

EZCORP Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.28 Beats $0.26 Estimate, Sales $285.639M Beat $282.195M Estimate

Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintains EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $17 to $18.

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U.S. stocks traded higher, with the Dow Jones gaining over 100 points on Thursday.
Shares of Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/etn#NYSE">ETN</a>) rose sharply during Thursday&rsquo;s session after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ETN/earnings">financial results and issued FY24 guidance</a>.
Eaton posted adjusted earnings of $2.55 per share, beating market estimates of $2.47 per share. The company&rsquo;s quarterly sales came in at $5.97 billion versus expectations of $5.91 billion, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Eaton shares gained 6.2% to $261.48 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&rsquo;s session.
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<li>Cimpress plc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cmpr#NASDAQ">CMPR</a>) shares surged 28.8% to $96.90 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and said the board authorized the repurchase of up to $150 million of company shares.</li>
<li>Nextracker Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nxt#NASDAQ">NXT</a>) rose gained 18.8% to $53.79 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spwr#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>) gained 18.1% to $3.5791.</li>
<li>Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ctva#NYSE">CTVA</a>) rose 16.2% to $52.84 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results, issued 2024 guidance and announced a $1 billion repurchase plan.</li>
<li>Nextracker Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nxt#NYSE">NXT</a>) surged 16.1% to $52.56 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/olma#NASDAQ">OLMA</a>) gained 13.3% to $14.78. Olema Pharmaceuticals filed prospectus related to resale of up to 13.2 million shares of common stock held by selling stockholders.</li>
<li>Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/plug#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) rose 12.2% to $4.9900. Plug Power said it completed first customer fill of liquid green hydrogen at its Georgia plant.</li>
<li>Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cacc#NASDAQ">CACC</a>) gained 11.9% to $605.43 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Digi International Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dgii#NASDAQ">DGII</a>) rose 11.7% to $27.17 following strong results.</li>
<li>EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ezpw#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) rose 11.6% to $9.61 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/algm#NASDAQ">ALGM</a>) surged 10.9% to $28.77 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Ferrari N.V. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/race#NYSE">RACE</a>) rose 10.4% to $382.17 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and issued 2024 guidance.</li>
<li>Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lanc#NASDAQ">LANC</a>) surged 10% to $202.15 following strong earnings.</li>
<li>Absci Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/absi#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>) gained 9.8% to $4.35.</li>
<li>Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/etsy#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>) climbed 9.6% to $72.95 after the company announced the appointment of Elliott Investment Management&rsquo;s Marc Steinberg to its board.</li>
<li>Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/boot#NYSE">BOOT</a>) rose 8.4% to $77.79 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>KB Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kb#NYSE">KB</a>) gained 8.3% to $45.77.</li>
<li>Arvinas, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arvn#NASDAQ">ARVN</a>) rose 8.3% to $44.94. Goldman Sachs analyst Paul Choi initiated coverage on Arvinas with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $70.</li>
<li>Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sbh#NYSE">SBH</a>) climbed 7.4% to $13.24 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nsc#NYSE">NSC</a>) gained 7.4% to $251.33. The Wall Street Journal reported that Ancora-led investor group has a $1 billion stake in Norfolk Southern, citing sources.</li>
<li>EverQuote, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ever#NASDAQ">EVER</a>) climbed 7.2% to $13.53.</li>
<li>Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/thc#NYSE">THC</a>) rose 6.2% to $87.76.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/db#NYSE">DB</a>) shares rose 6.2% to $13.65 after the company posted fourth-quarter results and announced plans to cut 3,500 jobs. Deutsche Bank plans to increase both share repurchases and dividends by at least 50% year-over-year in 2024.</li>
<li>Ball Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ball#NYSE">BALL</a>) jumped 6% to $58.78 following strong earnings.</li>
<li>Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/li#NASDAQ">LI</a>) climbed 5.8% to $29.30. Li Auto delivered 31,165 vehicles in January 2024, up 105.8% year over year.</li>
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EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported its Q1 earnings results on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 04:30 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
EZCORP beat estimated earnings by 28.57%, reporting an EPS of $0.36 versus an estimate of $0.28.
Revenue was up $35.66 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.06 which was followed by a 3.37% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.20</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>263.02M</td>
<td>244.66M</td>
<td>246.88M</td>
<td>244.86M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>270.48M</td>
<td>255.81M</td>
<td>258.42M</td>
<td>264.33M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for EZCORP <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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The financial services industry is primed for strong growth, fueled by digitization and AI advancements. With stocks like NerdWallet (NRDS), EZCORP (EZPW), and Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) trading below $20, investors have a unique opportunity to capitalize on the sector's expansion. Read more… The financial services industry is thriving, driven by digitization and advanced technology integration. These developments create exciting investment opportunities in fundamentally solid stocks, NerdWallet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NRDS/">NRDS</a>), EZCORP, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EZPW/">EZPW</a>) and Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CPSS/">CPSS</a>). Priced under $20, these stocks combine affordability with significant growth potential.
Digitization has revolutionized the financial sector, enabling consumers to manage accounts and execute transactions effortlessly with a click. The technological leap has reshaped market dynamics, enhancing customer experience while optimizing efficiency for financial institutions.
In parallel, artificial intelligence (AI) is also transforming financial services, becoming a cornerstone for fraud detection, data analysis, and personalized financial solutions. A study by Future Market Insights projects that the global AI in fintech market could reach $58.70 billion by 2034, growing at a <a href="https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/ai-in-fintech-market">CAGR of 15.9%</a>. The growth underscores AI's critical role in modern financial operations.
Plus, the United States financial services market is set for substantial expansion, with a projected size of $116 billion by 2032, growing at <a href="https://www.expertmarketresearch.com/reports/us-financial-services-market">CAGR of 7.5%</a>, according to Expert Market Research. These trends highlight the sector's resilience and capacity for innovation, making it a compelling arena for investors.
Now, let us dive deep into the fundamentals of three financial services stocks, starting with #3.
Stock #3: NerdWallet, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NRDS/">NRDS</a>)
NRDS is a personal finance company that connects individuals and small and mid-sized businesses with financial product providers. The company offers NerdWallet, a consumer-first platform empowering consumers and businesses. Its financial offerings include credit cards, mortgages, insurance, personal loans, and more.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, NRDS' revenue increased 25.2% year-over-year to $191.30 million. Its non-GAAP operating income grew 141.1% from the year-ago value to $22.90 million. Moreover, the company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/adjusted-ebitda.asp">adjusted EBITDA</a> rose 39.7% from the prior year's quarter to $37.30 million.
NRDS' net income came in at $100 thousand, compared to a net loss of $500 thousand in the previous year's quarter.
Analysts expect NRDS' revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ending December 2024 to increase 25.9% year-over-year to $168.33 million. Its EPS for the same period is expected to come in at $0.01. Moreover, the company surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in three of the four trailing quarters.
Shares of NRDS have surged 20.8% over the past month and 26.2% over the past three months to close the last trading session at $14.46.
NRDS' robust fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
NRDS has an A grade for Quality and a B for Growth and Value. It is ranked #9 among 47 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings highlighted above, you can check NRDS' ratings for Stability, Momentum, and Sentiment <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/NRDS/">here</a>.
Stock #2: EZCORP, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EZPW/">EZPW</a>)
EZPW is a pawn transaction provider in the United States and Latin America. The company also merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from lending operations and pre-owned or recycled items. Its three operational segments include U.S. Pawn; Latin America Pawn; and Other Investments.
On September 11, EZPW <a href="https://www.ezcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/ezcorp-announces-agreement-acquire-53-pawn-stores-mexico">announced a definitive agreement</a> to acquire 53 pawn stores in Mexico. By expanding its business in Mexico as well as growing its portfolio, the company is opening up new business opportunities and confirming a steady growth potential.
For the fiscal fourth quarter that ended September 30, 2024, EZPW's total revenues increased 84.8% year-over-year to $294.55 million. Its adjusted EBITDA rose 15% from the year-ago value to $36.70 million.
Additionally, the company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS grew 9.2% and 13% from the prior year's quarter to $18.90 million and $0.26, respectively.
The consensus revenue and EPS estimates of $323.36 million and $0.37 for the fiscal 2025 first quarter ending December 2024 reflect a year-over-year rise of 7.8% and 3.7%, respectively. Also, the company surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in all four trailing quarters.
EZPW's shares have gained 13.7% over the past six months and 38% over the past year, closing the last trading session at $11.79.
EZPW's sound prospects are projected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
EZPW has an A grade in Momentum and a B for Growth and Value. It is ranked #8 within the Consumer Financial Services industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EZPW/">Click here</a> to access EZPW's ratings for Stability, Quality, and Sentiment.
Stock #1: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CPSS/">CPSS</a>)
CPSS is a specialty finance company that provides purchase and service retail automobile contracts to customers of franchised and independent dealers in the sale of new and used vehicles. It provides more than eight distinct financing programs, each tailored with pricing based on the associated credit risk.
On November 4, CPSS <a href="https://ir.consumerportfolio.com/news-releases/news-release-details/consumer-portfolio-services-partners-sentilink-enhance-fraud">announced a partnership</a> with SentiLink, a leading provider of advanced identity verification and fraud detection solutions, to improve its fraud prevention efforts.
With the rise in fraud in the subprime auto sector, the partnership would allow CPSS to detect fraudulent activity early and reduce exposure within its portfolio while also saving the company from losses due to fraud.
For the fiscal 2024 third quarter that ended September 30, CPSS' revenues increased 9.2% year-over-year to $100.58 million. Its net income and EPS came in at $4.80 million and $0.20, respectively.
Moreover, as of September 30, 2024, CPSS' cash and cash equivalents stood at $8.07 million, compared to $6.17 million on December 31, 2023. Plus, its total assets amounted to $3.46 billion, up from $2.90 billion on December 31, 2023.
Street expects CPSS' revenue and EPS for the fiscal year ending December 2025 to increase 17.2% and 212.9% year-over-year to $457.79 million and $2.66, respectively.
Shares of CPSS have gained 11.9% over the past month and 27.5% over the past three months, closing the last trading session at $10.48.
CPSS' positive fundamentals are mirrored in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
CPSS has an A grade for Momentum and a B for Stability, Value, and Quality. It is ranked #4 out of 85 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/enterprise-financial-services/">Financial Services (Enterprise)</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CPSS/">Click here</a> to see CPSS' ratings for Sentiment and Growth.
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NRDS shares were trading at $14.16 per share on Friday morning, down $0.40 (-2.75%). Year-to-date, NRDS has declined -3.80%, versus a 24.62% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
<hr><div style="clear:both;"></div> <h2>About the Author: Aanchal Sugandh</h2> <img src='https:/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Aanchal-Sugandh_Headshot.jpg' style="float:left; padding:5px;width:125px;">Aanchal's passion for financial markets drives her work as an investment analyst and journalist. She earned her bachelor's degree in finance and is pursuing the CFA program.

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