Encore Capital Group reported a strong third quarter, with global portfolio purchases up 23% to $282 million and global collections up 18% to $550 million. The company raised its 2024 guidance, anticipating global portfolio purchasing to exceed $1,250 million and year-over-year collections growth of approximately 15% to over $2,125 million.
Highly favorable purchasing conditions continue in the U.S. market.
Global portfolio purchases increased by 23% to $282 million.
Global collections increased by 18% to $550 million.
GAAP EPS reached $1.26.
Encore anticipates global portfolio purchasing this year will exceed $1,250 million and expects year-over-year collections growth to be approximately 15% to over $2,125 million.