Encore Capital Group Vs. PRA Group Industry Stock Comparison

Buy

57

ECPG
Encore Capital Group

Last Price:

43.43

Seasonality Move:

16.85%

Sell

47

PRAA
PRA Group

Last Price:

25.35

Seasonality Move:

5.51%

Buy

57

Encore Capital Group (ECPG) is a Buy

Is Encore Capital Group a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current Encore Capital Group [ECPG] share price is $43.33. The Score for ECPG is 57, which is 14% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
ECPG is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

Sell

47

PRA Group (PRAA) is a Sell

Is PRA Group a Buy, Sell or Hold?

The current PRA Group [PRAA] share price is $25.40. The Score for PRAA is 47, which is 6% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
PRAA is currently trading in the 40-50% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.

ECPG Stock Price Chart

What is Encore Capital Group's stock price today?

The Encore Capital Group share price today is $43.33
The current trend is relatively stagnant and ECPG is experiencing slight selling pressure.

PRAA Stock Price Chart

What is PRA Group's stock price today?

The PRA Group share price today is $25.40
Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and PRAA is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

ECPG Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0.69	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	50.78	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	-42485	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(41.56 - 43.8)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(44.15 - 51.05)	Sell

PRAA Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators	Level	Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26):	-0	Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):	56.28	Buy
Chaikin Money Flow:	128449	-

Bollinger Bands	Level	Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25):	(23.66 - 25.48)	Buy
Bollinger Bands (100):	(23.21 - 25.71)	Buy

ECPG Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	42.12	Buy
20-day SMA:	42.43	Buy
50-day SMA:	44.94	Sell
200-day SMA:	47.03	Sell
8-day EMA:	42.45	Buy
20-day EMA:	42.76	Buy
50-day EMA:	44.51	Sell
200-day EMA:	47.06	Sell

PRAA Moving Averages

Moving Averages	Level	Buy or Sell
8-day SMA:	24.39	Buy
20-day SMA:	24.33	Buy
50-day SMA:	24.74	Buy
200-day SMA:	21.65	Buy
8-day EMA:	24.63	Buy
20-day EMA:	24.51	Buy
50-day EMA:	24.46	Buy
200-day EMA:	24.05	Buy

Encore Capital Group Earnings Growth & ECPG Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.39 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.20 per share, an increase this year of $1.30 per share, and an increase next year of $1.85 per share.

PRA Group Earnings Growth & PRAA Earnings Dates

Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.58 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.13 per share, an increase this year of $2.42 per share, and an increase next year of $1.40 per share.

Encore Capital Group Technical Analysis

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PRA Group Technical Analysis

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