• EZPW is set to release its quarterly earnings with an anticipated EPS of $0.26 and revenue of $288.49 million.
• The company shows strong growth potential with a projected upside of 31.5%, making it attractive to growth investors.
• Financial metrics reveal a low valuation with a P/E ratio of 7.94 and a strong earnings yield of 12.60%, indicating a favorable return on investment.

EZCORP Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW), traded on the NASDAQ, is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on November 20, 2024. Wall Street anticipates earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26 and revenue of approximately $288.49 million. EZPW operates in the financial sector, specifically within the consumer loans industry, and is recognized for its growth potential, as highlighted by Zacks Investment Research.

The company has shown strong growth attributes, making it an attractive option for growth investors. Analysts project a potential 31.5% upside for EZPW, with a mean price target of $15.67. This suggests a significant increase from its recent closing price of $11.92. The price targets range from $13 to $19, indicating potential increases of 9.1% to 59.4%.

EZPW’s recent quarterly earnings report showed an EPS of $0.26, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate and improving from $0.23 in the same quarter last year. The company’s revenue for the quarter was $294.55 million, exceeding estimates by 2.14% and surpassing last year’s $270.48 million. Over the past four quarters, EZPW has outperformed consensus EPS estimates three times.

The company’s financial metrics indicate a relatively low valuation. With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.94 and a price-to-sales ratio of 0.57, the market values its earnings and sales modestly. The enterprise value to sales ratio is 0.91, and the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is 10.40, reflecting its cash flow generation.

EZPW maintains a moderate debt level with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70 and a strong current ratio of 2.71, indicating its ability to cover short-term liabilities. The earnings yield of 12.60% suggests a favorable return on investment for shareholders, reinforcing its appeal to growth-focused investors.