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Market sentiment signals for Encore Capital Group (ECPG): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Market Outperform
5 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.80
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$84
-13.7%
Highest Price Target
$115
+18.2%
Lowest Price Target
$62
-36.3%
Short Interest
6.4%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Truist Securities | Mark Hughes— | +15.1% | $105 → $112 | Maintained | Buy |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Citizens | David M. Scharf— | +18.2% | $108 → $115 | Maintained | Market Outperform |