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EZCORP (NasdaqGS:EZPW) reported record first quarter results.
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The company completed two significant acquisitions, adding new locations to its network.
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These moves expand EZCORP’s geographic presence and overall scale.
For investors watching EZCORP at a share price of $25.63, this update comes after a very strong share price run, with the stock up 19.5% over the past week, 19.9% over the past month, 27.8% year to date, 90.8% over the past year, 187.0% over three years, and about 4x over five years. Record first quarter results, combined with the new acquisitions, highlight how active the company has been in reshaping its footprint.
Looking ahead, the key questions are how effectively EZCORP can integrate the acquired businesses and how the enlarged network contributes to future performance. Investors may want to watch management commentary and upcoming quarters to see how these moves translate into operating trends for NasdaqGS:EZPW.
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How EZCORP stacks up against its biggest competitors
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⚖️ Price vs Analyst Target: At US$25.63 versus a consensus target of US$31.40, the stock trades about 18% below the analyst target range of US$26 to US$36.
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❌ Simply Wall St Valuation: Simply Wall St estimates the shares are trading about 45.3% above its calculated fair value, which screens as overvalued on that model.
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✅ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return of about 19.9% signals strong short term momentum following the record quarter and acquisitions.
Check out Simply Wall St’s in depth valuation analysis for EZCORP.
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📊 Record first quarter results and a larger store footprint could be important inputs if you are reassessing EZCORP’s earnings power at US$25.63.
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📊 Keep an eye on integration progress for the new locations, Consumer Finance peer P/E of about 8.3x versus EZCORP’s 12.9x, and any updates to analyst targets around US$31.40.
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⚠️ The biggest near term risk in this context is that strong momentum and a 45.3% premium to Simply Wall St’s fair value estimate leave less room if expectations around acquisitions are not met.
For the full picture including more risks and rewards, check out the complete EZCORP analysis.
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