Encore Capital Group Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Encore Capital Group reported strong third-quarter 2026 results, highlighted by record global collections of $754 million and global portfolio purchases of $390 million. The company achieved earnings per share of $5.57, representing a 76% increase. During the quarter, Encore repurchased approximately $27 million of its common stock, bringing total year-to-date repurchases to $73 million. Driven by business momentum, management raised its full-year 2026 outlook, now anticipating global portfolio purchases between $1.50 billion and $1.55 billion and global collections between $2.90 billion and $2.95 billion. The company also increased its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to a range of $15.50 to $16.00 per share.