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Mar 31, 2024
Encore Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Encore's first quarter performance aligned well with expectations, driven by growth in portfolio purchasing, collections, and cash generation.
Key Takeaways
Encore Capital Group reported a strong start to 2024, with first quarter performance aligning with expectations. Global collections increased by 10% compared to the previous year, driven by favorable purchasing conditions in the U.S. market.
Highly favorable purchasing conditions continue in the U.S. market.
Portfolio purchases reached $296 million, including a record $237 million in the U.S.
Global collections increased by 10% to $511 million compared to Q1 2023.
GAAP EPS was reported at $0.95.
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Forward Guidance
Encore Capital Group is on track to deliver on its 2024 guidance provided in February.
Positive Outlook
- Portfolio purchasing is expected to exceed the 2023 total.
- Collections are projected to grow approximately 8% to over $2 billion.
- The company remains committed to its role in the consumer credit ecosystem.
- The company aims to help consumers restore their financial health.
- Favorable portfolio purchasing environment in the U.S. continues.
Challenges Ahead
- The portfolio purchasing market in Europe remains very competitive.
- European market pricing does not consistently reflect the higher cost of capital due to higher interest rates.
- The company is constraining Cabot portfolio purchases due to market conditions in Europe.
- Rising charge off rates.
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