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EZCORP ( (EZPW) ) has shared an update.
On February 4, 2026, EZCORP reported strong results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2025, with net income up 43% to $44.3 million and diluted EPS up 38% to $0.55, as total revenues rose 19% to $382.0 million and gross profit increased 20% to $223.0 million. Pawn loans outstanding grew 14% to $314.4 million, driven by higher average loan size and robust pawn demand, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 36% to $70.3 million, supported by improved margins on merchandise and jewelry scrap sales and higher pawn service charges despite rising labor and administrative costs. The company expanded its store base by 23 locations during the quarter and, in early January 2026, completed major acquisitions including a controlling stake in Founders One and Simple Management Group, adding 105 stores across 12 countries, as well as 12 pawn stores in Texas, moves that management says are immediately accretive and significantly enhance EZCORP’s scale and competitive position in both U.S. and international pawn markets.
The most recent analyst rating on (EZPW) stock is a Buy with a $26.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on EZCORP stock, see the EZPW Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on EZPW Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EZPW is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (notably strong free cash flow) and a very positive earnings-call backdrop (record growth and margin expansion). Technicals add moderate support via a favorable multi-month trend, while valuation is reasonable but not a major tailwind, and operational efficiency/debt remain key risk areas.
To see Spark’s full report on EZPW stock, click here.
More about EZCORP
EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: EZPW) is a leading provider of pawn transactions in the United States and Latin America, offering short-term, collateralized loans and selling secondhand general merchandise and jewelry through a network of pawn stores. Following recent acquisitions, the company operates about 1,500 pawn stores across 16 countries, with a strong presence in Texas and an expanding international footprint, including new markets in Central America and additional North American locations.
Average Trading Volume: 928,197
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $1.32B
See more data about EZPW stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.