EZCORP, Inc.
Reported: 2026-02-07
Record first-quarter revenue marks a strong start to fiscal 2026 for EZCORP, with substantial growth in net income and earnings reflecting robust consumer demand and strategic acquisitions.
Key takeaways
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 36% to $70.3 million, with a margin expansion of 260 basis points to 19%.
- Revenues reached a record $374.5 million, up 17%, driven by a 12% rise in pawn loan origination (PLO) to $307.3 million.
- Successful acquisitions of Founders One and El Buffalo Pawn enhance geographic presence and broaden market reach, adding 12 new stores and facilitating future growth.
- Gross profit improved by 18% to $218.9 million, supported by robust performance across all revenue streams, including a significant uplift in scrap gold revenues.