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Track EZPW free→NASDAQFinancialsCredit ServicesSnapshot 2026-06-16
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
Recent financial performance is strong, and management's recent track record has been steady, with a capital-friendly approach. Earnings quality is neutral, and risk is moderate, while the sector backdrop is a headwind. Peer multiples imply a price about 62% below where it trades (it looks expensive on this basis); the read is rich, as it trades above peer multiples, and the longer horizon does not make that back through growth. Key factors to watch include any guidance cuts from EZPW and the performance of sector bellwethers like Visa and Mastercard. This read is provisional.
Daily closes. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
A consensus fair price across 8 valuation methods, at three horizons. Current price $32.24. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
No-growth: today's peer multiple on trailing earnings. The headline read.
Embeds projected growth. Leans optimistic by design. Upside context.
We take the 12-month fair value above and grade our own number — how the market prices this name versus what we'd justify, and where the two diverge.
At $32 EZPW trades at 18× p/e — 1.7× the 11× p/e peer median, and above its own 14× history. The market is re-rating it beyond its own range; our $20 fair value is medium-confidence here. Not investment advice.
One valuation read at a 12-month horizon, plus how price compares to peers and the company's own history.
The market is pricing in roughly 62% near-term growth, well above our forecast of about 22%. This describes what's priced in, not a forecast of the move.
Flags: expensive valuation, weak execution quality, a turbulent sector regime (Heating).
For similar setups historically (n=889): about 49% saw a 20%+ drawdown, and roughly 85% of those did not recover within the year. These are historical base rates for the cohort, not a forecast of this stock.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 3 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Financials names rated strong grew net income 67% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=3733).
Over the trailing year it converted 1.18x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Financials names rated neutral grew net income 58% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=4725).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates.
The next print and the backdrop around it (sector regime and the AI cycle). Context for the path, not a forecast of returns.
EPS estimate $0.40 → $0.40 (+1.6% / 30d). 2 raised, 1 cut, 5 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d. 67% of analysts rate Buy.
1 positive, 0 negative / 30d. See F4 management tile for the event list.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 1 guided quarters · 0.0% avg surprise
What a normal day, a bad day, and the worst of the last year would mean for a $10,000 position.
On a typical day, $10k can swing ±$140.
How much price usually moves either way.
On a bad day, this stock has moved -$281.
A rough but not unusual down day (about the 95th percentile).
In the worst 12 months, $10k could have lost $1,619.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-06-16
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: Strong growth in pawn loans shows demand for cash solutions. It supports ongoing revenue growth.
Confirms:Pawn loans outstanding growth exceeds 30% year over year.
Disproves:Pawn loans outstanding growth falls below 20% year over year.
Recent news graded against this company's own objectives — whether it reinforces or challenges the thesis, and how confirmed it is.
No graded news catalysts for EZPW yet.
Conditional scenarios: if X happens, the view would shift in this direction. These are not predictions.
No upside scenarios in the latest snapshot.
No downside scenarios in the latest snapshot.
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On May 6, 2026, EZCORP, Inc. (“EZCORP”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we provide certain other non-GAAP financial information on a constant currency (“constant currency”) and a…
Whether the overall read has been drifting up or down lately, and how it's changed since last week.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Long-thesis check; widest uncertainty.
Looks more expensive than peers.
Richer than its own typical valuation.
Trailing four: 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1, 2026-Q2
A side-by-side read on sector standing, valuation, and risk versus Consumer Finance.
| Stock | Sector standing | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
EZPW EZCORP, Inc. | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 72 of 100 | expensive | moderate |
AXP American Express | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 59 of 100 | expensive | moderate |
COF Capital One | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 37 of 100 | full | elevated |
SYF Synchrony Financial | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 72 of 100 | fair | moderate |
AFRM Affirm Holdings Inc | Below typical Show detailsSector percentile: 4 of 100 | expensive | high |
1 material management or governance event in the past 24 months, led by M&A activity. Historically, Financials names rated stable grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=3736).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
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Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive. Historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only: describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue to grow pawn store operations by acquiring additional stores.
Focus on enhancing revenue and profitability through operational improvements.
Improve operating income through cost management and efficiency.
Why it matters: Slower revenue growth may mean weaker demand or problems. This could affect future earnings.
Confirms:Total revenue growth exceeds 30% year over year.
Disproves:Total revenue growth falls below 20% year over year.
Why it matters: Earnings results will show if revenue and profit growth continues as planned. Investors will focus on these numbers.
Confirms:Q2 revenue growth exceeds 10% year over year.
Disproves:Q2 revenue growth falls below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Higher margins mean better pricing and efficiency. This shows strong demand for pawn services.
Confirms:Gross profit margin exceeds 36% in Q3.
Disproves:Gross profit margin falls below 34% in Q3.
Why it matters: Growth in jewelry scrap sales shows strong demand for gold and higher profits.
Confirms:Jewelry scrap sales growth exceeds 200% year over year.
Disproves:Jewelry scrap sales growth falls below 100% year over year.
Why it matters: More acquisitions would support growth plans and show strong market expansion. This is key for EZCORP's strategy.
Confirms:Announcement of a new acquisition of at least 5 pawn stores.
Disproves:No new acquisitions announced in the next quarter.
Why it matters: If Founders and SMG integrate well, it can increase growth and profits. It shows how well management can execute.
Confirms:Management says they are integrating Founders and SMG well. They see better operations.
Disproves:Management says there are problems or delays in integrating Founders and SMG.
Why it matters: If it drops below this level, it may show a slowdown. This could affect EZCORP.
Confirms:Sector revenue growth reported below 10% year over year.
Disproves:Sector revenue growth remains above 12% year over year.
Why it matters: Completing this acquisition will show EZCORP's commitment to growth through expansion. It could boost store count and revenue.
Confirms:The acquisition of Founders One is now complete. It is part of operations.
Disproves:The acquisition has delays or problems. These issues slow down growth plans.
Why it matters: Better operating income means lower costs and more profit. This helps long-term success.
Confirms:Operating income goes up by over 5% each quarter.
Disproves:Operating income goes down or stays the same each quarter.
Other Events On January 5, 2026, EZCORP, Inc. (“EZCORP”) announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Founders One, LLC (“Founders”) and its subsidiaries, including Simple Management Group, Inc. (“SMG”). SMG, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns and operates 107 pawn stores in the U.S. and 11 additional countries. That transaction was completed on January 2, 2026. Following the January 2026 transaction, on May 14, 2026, EZCORP purchased the remaining 12.3% of membership inter…
Results of Operations and Financial Condition On February 4, 2026, EZCORP, Inc. (“EZCORP”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we provide certain other non-GAAP financial information on a constant currency (“constant currency…