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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

$9.27
$0.28(2.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$9.27
$0.28(2.97%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Securitization Scale & Track RecordA long, high-quality securitization track record and a record-sized ABS deal demonstrate durable access to the asset-backed markets. Repeated triple-A placements support investor confidence, enabling steady funding of purchased receivables and scalability of originations over months.
Expanded Revolving/warehouse CapacityA materially larger two-year revolving facility increases near-term liquidity to buy dealer-originated contracts, smoothing origination cadence and reducing stop-start funding risk. This structural boost to funding flexibility underpins the core purchase-and-securitize business model.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and high free cash flow conversion support self-funded servicing, residual retention in securitizations, and operational resilience. Robust cash generation bolsters capacity to absorb short-term credit volatility and sustain portfolio servicing investments.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageExtremely elevated debt-to-equity materially amplifies refinancing and credit-cycle risk for a subprime auto lender. Small equity cushions make capital and earnings sensitive to rising delinquencies or losses, constraining capital flexibility and increasing systemic vulnerability.
Margin Compression & Profitability VolatilitySharp decline and volatility in margins reduce sustainable earnings power and forecasting reliability. Lower net margins limit reinvestment ability and buffer against credit shocks, making long-term return consistency dependent on improved portfolio performance or funding spreads.
Dependence On Capital Markets FundingThe business structurally relies on ongoing ABS investor demand and warehouse capacity. Market dislocations or tighter ABS pricing could quickly impair origination capacity and increase funding costs, creating a persistent refinancing risk despite recent facility expansions.

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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 $202.23M.
      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 2 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, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          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, missing 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
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                  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 also 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. In addition, the company acquires installment purchase contracts in merger and acquisition transactions; and purchases immaterial amounts of vehicle purchase money loans from non-affiliated lenders. The company services its automobile contracts through its branches in California, Nevada, Virginia, Florida, and Illinois. Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. was incorporated 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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