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Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS)
NASDAQ:CPSS
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Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) Price & Analysis

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CPSS Stock Chart & Stats

$8.30
>-$0.01(-0.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.30
>-$0.01(-0.09%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent, high free cash flow and near-1.0x conversion of earnings to FCF give CPS durable internal funding to buy receivables, support securitizations, fund operations and cover distributions. Strong cash conversion cushions credit cycles and underpins strategic flexibility over months.
Enhanced Funding And Liquidity CapacityMaterial new warehouse capacity and a large forward-flow commitment structurally reduce short-term refinancing risk and expand ability to purchase receivables. This funding backbone supports planned AUM growth and gives stable capital to execute originations over the coming 12–18 months.
Proprietary AI/ML Underwriting Boosting OriginationsA proprietary Gen9 credit model that materially raises approvals and funded volume is a durable competitive advantage: it scales originations, can improve vintage selection, and lowers customer acquisition inefficiency, helping sustain revenue and margin improvement over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Very High Leverage And Thin Equity CushionSustained, very high leverage leaves limited equity buffer against credit losses or funding stress. Reliance on securitization and warehouse funding raises refinancing and interest-rate risk, constraining strategic options and increasing sensitivity to adverse credit cycles over the medium term.
Compressed And Volatile ProfitabilitySharp margin compression and swings in operating profitability reduce earnings predictability and the quality of reported income. Volatility stems from funding costs, fair-value marks and credit losses, limiting the company's ability to consistently retain earnings for capital or to absorb future credit deterioration.
Legacy 2022–2023 Vintages Depressing RecoveriesUnderperforming 2022–2023 vintages are structurally dragging recoveries and elevating net charge-offs until they run off. This persistent vintage drag limits margin recovery and cash collection visibility through 2026, keeping credit-cost volatility and earnings headwinds elevated.

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CPSS FAQ

What was Consumer Portfolio Services’s price range in the past 12 months?
Consumer Portfolio Services lowest stock price was $6.67 and its highest was $10.49 in the past 12 months.
    What is Consumer Portfolio Services’s market cap?
    Consumer Portfolio Services’s market cap is $208.09M.
      When is Consumer Portfolio Services’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Consumer Portfolio Services’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 69 days.
        How were Consumer Portfolio Services’s earnings last quarter?
        Consumer Portfolio Services released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.24.
          Is Consumer Portfolio Services overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Consumer Portfolio Services’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Consumer Portfolio Services pay dividends?
            Consumer Portfolio Services does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Consumer Portfolio Services’s EPS estimate?
            Consumer Portfolio Services’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Consumer Portfolio Services have?
            Consumer Portfolio Services has 21,698,565 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Consumer Portfolio Services’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Consumer Portfolio Services reported an EPS of $0.24 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.621%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Consumer Portfolio Services?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CPSS
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  Consumer Portfolio Services

                  Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. operates as a specialty finance company in the United States. It is involved in the purchase and service of retail automobile contracts originated by franchised automobile dealers and select independent dealers in the sale of new and used automobiles, light trucks, and passenger vans. The company, through its automobile contract purchases, offers indirect financing to the customers of dealers with limited credit histories or past credit problems. It serves as an alternative source of financing for dealers, facilitating sales to customers who are not able to obtain financing from commercial banks, credit unions, and the captive finance companies. The company also acquires installment purchase contracts in four merger and acquisition transactions; purchases immaterial amounts of vehicle purchase money loans from non-affiliated lenders. and offers financing directly to sub-prime consumers to facilitate their purchase of a new or used automobile, light truck, or passenger van. It services its automobile contracts through its branches in California, Nevada, Virginia, Florida, and Illinois. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                  Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) Earnings & Revenues

                  CPSS Earnings Call

                  Q1 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                  The call highlighted multiple constructive developments: revenue and interest-income growth, material improvements in core pretax results when excluding nonrecurring fair-value marks, stronger liquidity and funding commitments (warehouse line and prime forward flow), portfolio growth, and improved operating efficiency and credit performance in recent vintages aided by a new AI-driven credit model. Headwinds include higher interest expense from increased securitization debt, muted recoveries driven by legacy 2022–2023 vintages, slightly higher charge-offs, and flat net income/EPS year-over-year. On balance, positive operational and funding momentum and improving vintage performance outweigh the near-term cost and legacy credit pressures.View all CPSS earnings summaries
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                  Ownership Overview

                  33.99%11.34%26.08%22.05%
                  33.99% Insiders
                  26.08% Other Institutional Investors
                  22.05% Public Companies and
                  Individual Investors

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