EZCORP Gears Up to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing?

EZCORP, Inc. EZPW is slated to report fourth-quarter and fiscal 2024 (ended Sept. 30) results on Nov. 13, after market close. The company’s quarterly earnings and revenues are expected to have improved on a year-over-year basis.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.In the last reported quarter, EZCORP’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results reflected an increase in total revenues and higher operating expenses.EZPW has an impressive earnings surprise history. The company’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average beat being 13.72%.EZCORP, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise EZCORP, Inc. price-eps-surprise | EZCORP, Inc. QuoteEZPW’s Earnings & Sales Projections for Q4The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EZPW’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings is pegged at 26 cents per share, unchanged over the past seven days. The estimate indicates a 13% rise from the year-ago quarter’s reported number.The consensus estimate for sales is pegged at $288.39 million, suggesting an increase of 6.6%.Q4 Estimates for EZCORPThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for merchandise sales is pegged at $168.7 million, which implies a year-over-year rise of 7.6%.The consensus estimate for jewelry scrapping sales is $16 million, indicating a rise of 7.7%. Likewise, the consensus estimate for pawn service charges of $109.6 million suggests growth of 5.1%.Earnings Whispers for EZCORPOur quantitative model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for EZPW this time. This is because it does not have the right combination of the two key ingredients — a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) or better.You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Earnings ESP: EZCORP has an Earnings ESP of 0.00%.Zacks Rank: The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Performance of EZPW’s PeersAlly Financial’s ALLY third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 95 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 81 cents. Also, the bottom line reflected a rise of 14.5% from the year-ago quarter.In the reported quarter, ALLY witnessed increased revenues and lower expenses. However, a decline in net finance receivables and loans and deposits was the undermining factor. Also, an increase in provisions hurt results to some extent.Capital One’s COF third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $4.51 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.70. In the prior-year quarter, earnings per share were $4.45.In the reported quarter, there were Discover integration expenses and an adjustment in the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation special assessment charge.Results benefited from a rise in net interest income (NII) and higher loans and deposit balance. However, an increase in expenses and provisions, and lower non-interest income were the undermining factors for COF.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.7% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Capital One Financial Corporation (COF): Free Stock Analysis Report EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW): Free Stock Analysis Report Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks