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Sep 30, 2023
Encore Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Reported strong purchasing for the U.S. business and stable collections performance.
Key Takeaways
Encore Capital Group reported strong Q3 2023 financial results, with global collections of $465 million and portfolio purchases of $231 million. The company saw growth in U.S. portfolio supply and improved pricing. GAAP EPS was reported at $0.79.
Global collections reached $465 million.
Portfolio purchases totaled $231 million, including $179 million in the U.S.
U.S. market experienced portfolio supply growth and pricing improvement.
Company expects 2023 to be a record year for capital deployment in the U.S.
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Forward Guidance
Encore Capital Group anticipates a favorable purchasing environment in the U.S. to continue, leading to steady growth in ERC and earnings.
Positive Outlook
- Expects a record year of capital deployment for MCM business.
- Sees a robust supply pipeline in the U.S. for 2024.
- Anticipates even better returns in 2024.
- Added approximately $175 million of liquidity since the end of Q3.
- Expects steady growth in ERC and earnings.
Challenges Ahead
- European market pricing does not fully reflect the higher cost of capital.
- Portfolio purchasing market in Europe remains very competitive.
- Constraining Cabot portfolio purchases.
- Reallocating capital to the U.S. market.
- Higher interest rates.
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