The right stock can lead to significant returns in the long run. Buying stocks at bargain prices is very important here: by the time the market catches wind of the explosive growth of these companies, it's often too late. To shortlist potential candidates for my list of bargain stocks, I screened the market using the following criteria: Market cap below $1 billion YOY Revenue growth of more than 10% A strong buy rating from analysts Stock Price trades above $5.00 to limit volatility risks Price-to-Sales rat ...

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock. That's because, these stocks usually carry above-average risk and volatility. In fact, betting on a stock for which the growth story is actually over or nearing its end could lead to significant loss. However, it's pretty easy to find cutting-edge growth stocks with the help of the Zacks G ...

For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – May 22, 2024 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (COOP) , World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) and EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW) . Industry: Consumer Loans Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2276450/3-consumer-loan-stocks-to-buy-from-a-prospering-industry The Zacks Consumer Loans industry continues to witness deteriorating asset quality. The industry players are also bearing the brunt of persistent inflation, higher interest rates and expectations of economi ...

The Zacks Consumer Loans industry continues to witness deteriorating asset quality. The industry players are also bearing the brunt of persistent inflation, higher interest rates and expectations of economic slowdown. Yet, as consumers understand that high interest rates are here to stay for a long time, demand for consumer loans is likely to improve gradually. Easing lending standards, stabilizing consumer sentiments and the digitization of operations will keep aiding consumer loan providers. Hence, indust ...

Investors seek growth stocks to capitalize on above-average growth in financials that help these securities grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. Cash Flow Growth While cash is the lifeblood of any business, higher-than-average cash flow growth is more important and beneficial for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, growth in cash flow enables these companies to expa ...

Investors might want to bet on Ezcorp (EZPW) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.Individual invest ...

EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jean Marie Young - IR, Three Part Advisors Lachlan Given - Chief Executive Officer Tim Jugmans - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants John Hecht - Jefferies Brian McNamara - Canaccord Genuity Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the EZCORP Second Fiscal Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later we will conduct a question- ...

25 FY24 Change (Constant Currency) Same Store data: Merchandise Sales 12% 2% CONSOLIDATED GROWTH FY23-FY24 RECONCILIATION* | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-------|-----------|-------|-----------|-------|-----------|-------|---------| | | | FY23 Q1 | | FY23 Q2 | | FY23 Q3 | | FY23 Q4 | | FY23 FY | | FY24 Q1 | | FY24 Q2 | | Continuing Ops PBT | | $ 24.5 | | $ (7.3) | | $ 21.3 | | $ 13.1 | | $ 5 ...

Ezcorp (EZPW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 16.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this consumer financial services company would post earnings of $0.29 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.36, delivering a surprise of 24.14%.Over the last four qua ...

EZCORP Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results Record Q2 Revenues Driving Strong Earnings Growth Austin, Texas (May 1, 2024) — EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: EZPW), a leading provider of pawn transactions in the United States and Latin America, today announced results for its second quarter ended March 31, 2024. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts in this release are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and comparisons shown are to the same period in the prior year. SECOND QUA ...