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EZCORP

EZCORP Inc is a United States-based company engaged in offering pawn loans in the United States and Mexico. It also offers short-term unsecured loans and other consumer financial products, and buy and sell second-hand goods. The operating segments of the company are us Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and other international. us Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in the United States. Latin America Pawn segment includes all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The company generates revenue from merchandise sales, jewelry scrapping sales, and pawn service charges, of which key revenue is derived from the merchandise sales which are primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from the customers.

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EZCORP Inc

Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintains EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $18 to $17.

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Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on EZCORP, Lowers Price Target to $17

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.26 by 7.69 percent. This is a 21.74 percent increase over earnings of $0.23 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $285.639 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $282.195 million by 1.22 percent. This is a 10.53 percent increase over sales of $258.423 million the same period last year.

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EZCORP Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.28 Beats $0.26 Estimate, Sales $285.639M Beat $282.195M Estimate

Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara maintains EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $17 to $18.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on EZCORP, Raises Price Target to $18

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EZCORP shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

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EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported its Q1 earnings results on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 04:30 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
EZCORP beat estimated earnings by 28.57%, reporting an EPS of $0.36 versus an estimate of $0.28.
Revenue was up $35.66 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.06 which was followed by a 3.37% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.20</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>263.02M</td>
<td>244.66M</td>
<td>246.88M</td>
<td>244.86M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>270.48M</td>
<td>255.81M</td>
<td>258.42M</td>
<td>264.33M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for EZCORP <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Recap: EZCORP Q1 Earnings

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.28 by 28.57 percent. This is a 28.57 percent increase over earnings of $0.28 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $299.99 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $296.13 million by 1.30 percent. This is a 13.49 percent increase over sales of $264.33 million the same period last year.

EZCORP Q1 Adj EPS $0.36 Beats $0.28 Estimate, Sales $299.99M Beat $296.13M Estimate

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&bull; Good Times Restaurants (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTIM#NASDAQ">GTIM</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter.
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&bull; Wolfspeed (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.66 per share on revenue of $206.25 million.
&bull; Kulicke &amp; Soffa Indus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLIC#NASDAQ">KLIC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $172.01 million.
&bull; MaxLinear (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXL#NASDAQ">MXL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $125.11 million.
&bull; Flex (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLEX#NASDAQ">FLEX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.61 per share on revenue of $6.73 billion.
&bull; Aflac (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.45 per share on revenue of $4.40 billion.
&bull; Century Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCS#NYSE">CCS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.28 per share on revenue of $896.79 million.
&bull; Digi Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGII#NASDAQ">DGII</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $105.61 million.
&bull; Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.37 per share on revenue of $9.51 billion.
&bull; BrightView Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BV#NYSE">BV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $645.09 million.
&bull; Qorvo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.66 per share on revenue of $1.00 billion.
&bull; UGI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UGI#NYSE">UGI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $2.67 billion.
&bull; MagnaChip Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MX#NYSE">MX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.26 per share on revenue of $52.47 million.
&bull; Core Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLB#NYSE">CLB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $127.92 million.
&bull; Meritage Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTH#NYSE">MTH</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $5.17 per share on revenue of $1.53 billion.
&bull; Corteva (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $3.62 billion.
&bull; MetLife (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.90 per share on revenue of $18.46 billion.
&bull; Landstar System (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSTR#NASDAQ">LSTR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.62 per share on revenue of $1.24 billion.
&bull; Rayonier (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYN#NYSE">RYN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $229.75 million.
&bull; MGIC Investment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTG#NYSE">MTG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $292.72 million.
&bull; NEXTracker (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $619.23 million.
&bull; Conmed (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNMD#NYSE">CNMD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $332.20 million.
&bull; Landmark Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LARK#NASDAQ">LARK</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; PTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTC#NASDAQ">PTC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $538.63 million.
&bull; Align Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.16 per share on revenue of $931.35 million.
&bull; Vista Outdoor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTO#NYSE">VSTO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $687.67 million.
&bull; Tetra Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTEK#NASDAQ">TTEK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $990.66 million.
&bull; Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHE#NYSE">BHE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $707.50 million.
&bull; NewMarket (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEU#NYSE">NEU</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; Cimpress (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMPR#NASDAQ">CMPR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.24 per share on revenue of $892.10 million.
This article was generated by Benzinga&#39;s automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For January 31, 2024

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-01-31. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that EZCORP will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29. 
EZCORP bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.06, which was followed by a 3.37% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.17</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.20</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-3.37%</td>
<td>6.56%</td>
<td>-1.6%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1706644893_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of EZCORP were trading at $8.78 as of January 29. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 4.37%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">To track all earnings releases for EZCORP visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Preview Of EZCORP's Earnings

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 04:15 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
EZCORP beat estimated earnings by 35.29%, reporting an EPS of $0.23 versus an estimate of $0.17.
Revenue was up $37.07 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.05 which was followed by a 6.56% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.22</td>
<td>0.12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.20</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>244.66M</td>
<td>246.88M</td>
<td>244.86M</td>
<td>209.08M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>255.81M</td>
<td>258.42M</td>
<td>264.33M</td>
<td>233.41M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for EZCORP <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Recap: EZCORP Q4 Earnings

EZCORP Q4 Adj. Total Revenue $261.4M vs $265.786M Est., Adj. EPS $0.23 vs $0.19 Est.

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2023-11-15. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that EZCORP will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17. 
EZCORP bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.05, which was followed by a 6.56% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.22</td>
<td>0.12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.20</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>6.56%</td>
<td>-1.6%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-3.78%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1699977674_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of EZCORP were trading at $8.25 as of November 13. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 13.6%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">To track all earnings releases for EZCORP visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview For EZCORP

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case on Tuesday concerning the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency created following the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers from predatory lending and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/cfpb">other deceptive practices</a>.
Central to the case, named CFPB v. Community Financial Services Association of America, is the constitutionality of the CFPB&#8217;s funding. Currently, the CFPB draws its annual funding from the Federal Reserve rather than from budgets approved by Congress. A lower court — the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals — ruled in October of last year that the CFPB's funding mechanism violates the Constitution's appropriations clause, which bestows Congress with the power of the purse.
Payday lenders, represented by trade groups, started the challenge against the CFPB, according to a Reuters report. They targeted a 2017 CFPB rule that prohibited lenders from charging a borrower&#8217;s bank account after two consecutive failed attempts due to insufficient funds. Read also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/23/10/35065240/us-job-openings-surge-by-690-000-in-august-defy-expectations">US Job Openings Surge By 690,000 In August, Defy Expectations</a>
If the Supreme Court sides with the trade group here, the implications for consumers are palpable.
Any regulations the CFPB has issued over the past 12 years — covering areas like credit cards, mortgages, and debt collection — could be nullified. More to that, the funding model of other regulators, like the Federal Reserve, and programs like Social Security could come under scrutiny.
A judgment in the case could be rendered by June of next year.
While the case is in its early stages, investors should keep an eye out for stocks exposed to the payday loan sector, including: Firstcash Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>), Oppfi Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPFI#NYSE">OPFI</a>), World Acceptance Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRLD#NASDAQ">WRLD</a>), and EZCORP Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>).
ETFs like First Trust Multi-Manager Sm Cap Opportunities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMSC#NYSE">MMSC</a>), Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Pure Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RZV#NYSE">RZV</a>), and Invesco Dorsey Wright Financial Momentum ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFI#NASDAQ">PFI</a>) that have exposure to payday loans may be impacted. Read next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/10/35062922/higher-rates-lower-leverage-growth-stocks-to-struggle-while-ai-offers-hope-goldman-">Higher Rates, Lower Leverage: Growth Stocks To Struggle While AI Offers Hope, Goldman Sachs Analysts Say</a>
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Payday Lenders Challenge Financial Consumer Watchdog's Budget Structure In Supreme Court: What It Means For Your Wallet

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.15 by 33.33 percent. This is a 25 percent increase over earnings of $0.16 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $255.81 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $244.66 million by 4.56 percent. This is a 18.52 percent increase over sales of $215.84 million the same period last year.

UPDATE: EZCORP Q3 Adj EPS $0.20 Beats $0.15 Estimate, Sales $255.81M Beat $244.66M Estimate

EZCORP (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ezpw#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.20 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.15 by 33.33 percent. This is a 25 percent increase over earnings of $0.16 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $255.81 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $244.66 million by 4.56 percent. This is a 18.52 percent increase over sales of $215.84 million the same period last year.

EZCORP Q3 Adj EPS $0.20 Beats $0.15 Estimate, Sales $255.81M Beat $244.66M Estimate

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2023-08-02. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that EZCORP will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.15. 
EZCORP bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.08, which was followed by a 1.6% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2023</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
<th>Q3 2022</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.22</td>
<td>0.12</td>
<td>0.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.6%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-3.78%</td>
<td>4.04%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1690920110_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of EZCORP were trading at $9.06 as of July 31. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 7.67%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">To track all earnings releases for EZCORP visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Outlook For EZCORP

As of the close of business on Monday, 6/26, we captured the Top 10 Highest Short Interest % stocks within the Financial Services sector.
The average short interest for stocks within the Financial Services sector stands at 1.65%. Therefore, the below stocks are showing a more pessimistic outlook than their peers within the respective sector.
<ul>
<li>Ezcorp Inc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ezpw#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;34.98%</li>
<li>Marathon Digital H&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mara#NASDAQ">MARA</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;31.48%</li>
<li>Upstart Hldgs Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/upst#NASDAQ">UPST</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;28.12%</li>
<li>Lemonade Inc&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmnd#NYSE">LMND</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25.13%</li>
<li>B Riley Financial&nbsp;&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rily#NASDAQ">RILY</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.94%</li>
<li>Trupanion Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trup#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.12%</li>
<li>Hci Group Inc&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hci#NYSE">HCI</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.84%</li>
<li>Encore Capital Gp&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ecpg#NASDAQ">ECPG</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.84%</li>
<li>Pacwest Bancorp&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pacw#NASDAQ">PACW</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.99%</li>
<li>Newtekone Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/newt#NASDAQ">NEWT</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.62%</li>
</ul>
Short Interest is the percentage of a stocks&#39; outstanding shares being sold short, which is utilized as a gauge for stock price sentiment. When short interest increases, this is generally considered a negative &quot;bear&quot; market indicator, whereas when short interest decreases, this is generally considered a positive &quot;bull&quot; market indicator.
Disclaimer: The Short Interest Indicator is produced by Tidal Markets, in partnership with Benzinga Insights. The data represented is exclusive to short interest data amalgamated daily by Tidal Markets LLC and its underlying proprietary sources. The information contained herein should not be compared to, contrasted, or evaluated against other short interest data providers. ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY INVESTMENT ADVICE

As of the close of business on Tuesday, 6/6, we captured the Top 10 Highest Short Interest % stocks within the Financial Services sector.
The average short interest for stocks within the Financial Services sector stands at 1.64%. Therefore, the below stocks are showing a more pessimistic outlook than their peers within the respective sector.
<ul>
<li>Marathon Digital H&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mara#NASDAQ">MARA</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;41%</li>
<li>Ezcorp Inc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ezpw#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;32.41%</li>
<li>Upstart Hldgs Inc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/upst#NASDAQ">UPST</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27.69%</li>
<li>Lemonade Inc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lmnd#NYSE">LMND</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;25.43%</li>
<li>Trupanion Inc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trup#NASDAQ">TRUP</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;23.57%</li>
<li>B Riley Financial&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rily#NASDAQ">RILY</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;22.38%</li>
<li>Encore Capital Gp&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ecpg#NASDAQ">ECPG</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21.09%</li>
<li>Sofi Technologies&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sofi#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20.54%</li>
<li>Pacwest Bancorp&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pacw#NASDAQ">PACW</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19.3%</li>
<li>Hci Group Inc&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hci#NYSE">HCI</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18.31%</li>
</ul>
Short Interest is the percentage of a stocks&#39; outstanding shares being sold short, which is utilized as a gauge for stock price sentiment. When short interest increases, this is generally considered a negative &quot;bear&quot; market indicator, whereas when short interest decreases, this is generally considered a positive &quot;bull&quot; market indicator.
Disclaimer: The Short Interest Indicator is produced by Tidal Markets, in partnership with Benzinga Insights. The data represented is exclusive to short interest data amalgamated daily by Tidal Markets LLC and its underlying proprietary sources. The information contained herein should not be compared to, contrasted, or evaluated against other short interest data providers. ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY INVESTMENT ADVICE

SOFI

EZCORP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZPW#NASDAQ">EZPW</a>) reported its Q2 earnings results on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 04:17 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
EZCORP beat estimated earnings by 53.33%, reporting an EPS of $0.23 versus an estimate of $0.15.
Revenue was up $42.44 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.06 which was followed by a 0.0% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at EZCORP's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2023</th>
<th>Q4 2022</th>
<th>Q3 2022</th>
<th>Q2 2022</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.22</td>
<td>0.12</td>
<td>0.05</td>
<td>0.13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.15</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>244.86M</td>
<td>209.08M</td>
<td>196.99M</td>
<td>210.59M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>264.33M</td>
<td>233.41M</td>
<td>215.84M</td>
<td>215.98M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for EZCORP <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EZPW/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Payment power Mastercard (MA) is set to announce its first-quarter earnings result on May 1st. As investors eagerly await this financial update, let us analyze the company's recent performance and strategic initiatives to gauge its potential... Mastercard Incorporated (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MA/">MA</a>), a leader in payments processing, is slated to unveil its first-quarter (ended March 31, 2024) earnings result on May 1, 2024. In this piece, I have assessed the stock closely and discussed why investing in it now could be ideal.
Consumer spending in the United States shows <a href="https://www.bea.gov/data/consumer-spending/main">consistent growth throughout the first quarter</a> of 2024. In March, there was a notable increase of 0.8%, mirroring the same uptick seen in February. This positive momentum followed a modest rise of 0.1% in January 2024.
As consumer spending increases, there is typically a corresponding rise in transaction volumes for payment processors like MA. Additionally, increased consumer spending reflects a healthy economy, which can lead to higher consumer confidence and potentially more spending using MA's payment solutions.
As a result, for the fiscal first quarter, MA is projected to announce a substantial increase in both revenue and EPS compared to the previous year, with estimates suggesting a 10.4% rise to $6.34 billion and a 15.6% increase to $3.24, respectively. With a proven track record of outperforming consensus estimates in the last four quarters, the company demonstrates its consistent and reliable earnings performance.
MA's stock has gained 26.8% over the past six months and 8.4% over the past year to close the last trading session at $462.42.
Here's what might sway MA's performance in the months ahead:
MA's Dual Innovations
MA recently introduced two groundbreaking initiatives to enhance consumer protection and financial management.
Scam Protect, launched on April 24, employs AI-driven solutions to combat rising scam threats and safeguard consumers from digital deception. Leveraging AI, biometrics, and strategic partnerships, MA is committed to detecting and preventing scams and fostering trust in the digital realm.
Additionally, MA's Smart Subscriptions, unveiled last month, revolutionizes subscription management within banking apps. Powered by open-banking technology, it offers spend analysis, categorization, and personalized offers, catering to consumer needs for convenience and control. With significant consumer interest and trust, Smart Subscriptions stands as a testament to MA's commitment to innovation and financial empowerment.
Robust Financials
During the fiscal fourth quarter that ended December 31, 2023, MA's non-GAAP net revenue increased 12.6% year-over-year to $6.55 billion. Its non-GAAP operating income grew 15% from the year-ago value to $3.37 billion. The company's adjusted net income and adjusted EPS of $2.99 billion and $3.18 indicate growth of 17.2% and 20% from the prior year's quarter.
Further, the company's total assets came in at $42.45 billion as of December 31, 2023, compared to total assets of $38.72 billion as of December 31, 2022.
Stable Dividend Policy
The company pays an annual dividend of $2.64, which yields 0.57% on the current market piece, higher than the four-year average yield of 0.52%. The company has consistently raised its dividend for 12 years. Moreover, its dividend payouts have grown at a <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cagr.asp">CAGR</a> of 16.2% over the past five years.
Encouraging Annual Forecasts
Analysts expect MA's EPS and revenue to rise 17.4% and 11.9% year-over-year to $14.40 and $28.09 billion, respectively, in the fiscal year 2024.
For fiscal year 2025, MA's revenue and EPS are likely to grow 12.6% and 16.4% year-over-year to $31.63 billion and $14.40, respectively.
High Profitability
MA's trailing-12-month EBIT and EBITDA margins of 57.96% and 61.14% are 153.20% and 186.7% higher than the 22.89% and 21.33% industry averages. Its 44.27% trailing-12-month LFCF margin is 135.4% higher than the industry average of 18.81%. Furthermore, the stock's 0.62x trailing-12-month asset turnover ratio is 186.8% higher than the industry average of 0.22x.
Solid Historical Growth
MA's revenue has grown at a 17.9% CAGR over the past three years and a 10.9% CAGR over the past five years. Its EBITDA has grown at a 20.6% CAGR over the past three years. Its net income and levered FCF have grown at 20.4% and 21.7% CAGRs over the past three years.
POWR Ratings Show Promise
MA has an overall B rating, equating to a Buy in our proprietary <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> system. The POWR Ratings are calculated considering 118 distinct factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
Our proprietary rating system also evaluates each stock based on eight distinct categories. MA has an A grade for Quality, consistent with its high-profit margins. Its B grade for Sentiment is justified by its optimistic earnings estimates.
MA is ranked #4 out of 44 stocks in the B-rated <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> industry.
Click <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/MA/">here</a> to access MA's Growth, Value, Momentum, and Sentiment ratings.
Bottom Line
MA's initiatives, Scam Protect and Smart Subscriptions underscore its dedication to consumer protection, financial empowerment, and technological advancement. As the landscape of financial services evolves, MA remains at the forefront, continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of consumers and financial institutions alike.
In addition, fueled by strong consumer spending, expanding cross-border transactions, and a surge in processed transactions, MA is positioned to exceed earnings expectations for the first quarter of 2024.
Considering its robust fundamentals, impressive profitability, and consistent historical growth trajectory, investing in the stock could be a wise decision.
How Does Mastercard Incorporated (MA) Stack Up Against Its Peers?
While MA has an overall grade of B, equating to a Buy rating, you may also check out these other A (Strong Buy) and B (Buy)-rated stocks within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">Consumer Financial Services</a> industry: Qifu Technology, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/QFIN/">QFIN</a>), and Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/ATLC/">ATLC</a>), EZCORP, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EZPW/">EZPW</a>).
To explore more B-rated Consumer Financial Services stocks, click <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/consumer-finance/">here</a>.
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MA shares rose $1.58 (+0.34%) in premarket trading Monday. Year-to-date, MA has gained 9.11%, versus a 7.61% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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&ldquo;Sell in May and Go Away&rdquo; is a very popular slogan this time of year. And I would admit it applies to many investors right now. Why wouldn&rsquo;t it? The stock market just had one of the best rallies we&rsquo;ve seen, which is cooling down now. That is along with bad macroeconomic reports spelling trouble for the economy.



GDP growth <a href="https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/us-gdp-first-quarter-report">came in low at 1.6%</a> vs 2.2% expected, and inflation came in slightly hotter. If you put all these things together, it might look like the perfect time to shift your gains away from growth and into defense right now. I do not think that is a bad idea, but I would also argue there are still opportunities in the market that could deliver good gains in May and beyond. That said, since we are just talking about May, my focus will be on stocks with a bit more of a near-term lens.



The market is still holding strong right now, and the old Wall Street adage of &ldquo;making hay while the sun shines&rdquo; seems apt here. Let&rsquo;s take a look at the following seven top stocks to buy in May that have the potential to shine.



<h2>Perdoceo Education (PRDO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/education1600-300x169.jpg" alt="text books on a desk with a chalkboard in the background"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Perdoceo Education (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/prdo-stock-quote/">PRDO</a>) is pretty self-explanatory in what it does &mdash; it provides post-secondary education, whether online or campus-based. It is a pretty niche business since there are not many public companies directly involved in education. Plus, this isn&rsquo;t the best environment for a teacher or a company to be involved in teaching due to the hostile regulatory environment and challenges inside classrooms these days. That said, the fundamentals here are very attractive. Perdoceo is building corporate partnerships and offering many types of specialized courses supported by artificial intelligence and machine learning. While the near-term growth isn&rsquo;t very flashy right now, I believe international students would drive a lot of growth in the years ahead, as they usually pay full price and aren&rsquo;t subject to regular government intervention regarding student debt.



Despite the mid-single-digit EPS growth, the cash pile has been growing and currently stands at <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/PRDO/summary">$642 million against just $23 million of debt.</a> It also has a 1.84% dividend yield, and the stock recently broke out to nearly $24 due to revenue and EPS beating estimates by 13% and 3%, respectively. The stock is up 100% in the past year. In my view, Perdoceo&rsquo;s solid financials and growth prospects make it an attractive pick for May.



<h2>Li Auto (LI)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/liauto1600-300x169.png" alt="Li Auto (Li Xiang) brand logo and electric car in store. A Chinese EV(electric vehicle) company"><div>Source: Robert Way / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/li-stock-quote/">LI</a>) is one of the most well-rounded stocks in the market right now. I would argue that it is by far the best EV stock you can buy despite some near-term weakness here. Li Auto is the only startup with this much growth and has maintained positive margins with very little dilution. Every other EV startup you look at will likely have negative margins, very slow growth or some big red flag attached to it. This company does not face those problems, and despite a small slump in delivery guidance, I think it is well on its way to outperforming in May.



<a href="https://www.google.com/finance/quote/LI:NASDAQ">Revenue was up 136.4% in Q4 2023,</a>&nbsp;along&nbsp;with a gross margin of 13.6%. It even outsold Tesla (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tsla-stock-quote/">TSLA</a>) and BYD (OTCMKTS:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/byddy-stock-quote/">BYDDY</a>) in many parts of China.&nbsp;Analysts expect continuing growth, with EPS rising from $1.8 to $3.2 from 2024 to 2026, along with&nbsp;53% revenue growth for all of 2024.&nbsp;You&rsquo;re paying just 20 times forward earnings and 1.1 times forward sales for all this growth. The growth runway is also massive, as it is an EV company.&nbsp;To me,&nbsp;Li Auto&rsquo;s stellar financials and growth prospects make it a compelling buy this month.



<h2>Blue Bird (BLBD)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="199" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/43-300x199.jpg" alt=""><div>Source: &copy;iStock.com/kali9</div></div>Blue Bird (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/blbd-stock-quote/">BLBD</a>) is&nbsp;mostly&nbsp;known for its school buses. This American company has also seen very flashy growth similar to Li Auto, though it&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to moderate much faster. However, I believe it deserves a much higher premium as a domestic company. It dominates the school bus industry with a 30% market share, and this company could receive a lot of subsidies&nbsp;going forward&nbsp;as it switches to electric buses.



Blue Bird has a <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/article/4686129-blue-bird-catching-the-ride-of-the-future?source=content_type%3Areact%7Csection%3Asummary%7Csection_asset%3Aall_analysis%7Cfirst_level_url%3Asymbol%7Cbutton%3ATitle%7Clock_status%3ANo%7Cline%3A1">massive backlog of over 5,000 units.</a> It sold 206 electric buses in Q1,&nbsp;up 124% year-over-year (YoY). Fulfilling all that backlog would lead to a lot of growth in the years ahead, and we are already seeing that growth kick in. The stock is up 91% in the past year, with revenue up 35% YOY. It&nbsp;is also scheduled&nbsp;to report its results on May 8th, which should be live by the time you read this article. As I noted in an article&nbsp;back&nbsp;in October 2022, BLBD will be a significant beneficiary of federal grants, and the stock has been up around 310% since then.&nbsp;I think it&nbsp;can still deliver triple-digit returns from current valuations if it keeps beating expectations.



<h2>Fortuna Silver Mines (FSM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/silver-mining-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Macro of silver"><div>Source: Phawat / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Fortuna Silver Mines (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fsm-stock-quote/">FSM</a>) is a Canadian silver mining company with&nbsp;operations spread worldwide&nbsp;in Argentina, Burkina Faso, C&ocirc;te d&rsquo;Ivoire, Mexico, Peru and Senegal.&nbsp;Moreover, this company mines gold, lead&nbsp;and&nbsp;zinc,&nbsp;along with&nbsp;silver.&nbsp;The company has seen excellent growth in the past few years, even though the stock has seen&nbsp;lots of&nbsp;ups and downs.



It recently reported <a href="https://fortunasilver.com/investors/news/fortuna-reports-financial-results-for-the-first-quarter-of-2024/">blowout Q1 earnings,</a> with net income coming in at $26.7 million vs. $20.6 million in the previous quarter. FSM also generated $84.3 million in cash flow from operations, and the S&eacute;gu&eacute;la mine achieved higher-than-design mill throughput, while&nbsp;the San Jose mine focused on exploration at the high-grade Yessi vein. The company also did a&nbsp;small&nbsp;$3.5 million buyback program.&nbsp;In my view, these positive developments make&nbsp;the future outlook for Fortuna Silver Mines very bullish indeed.&nbsp;The stock is up 28% year-to-date, but I believe it can gain&nbsp;a lot&nbsp;more ground from here if gold and silver prices continue their upward trajectory.



<h2>Jamf Holding (JAMF)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/shutterstock_1446630212-300x169.png" alt="Close-up of Apple (AAPL) retail store Logo in Honolulu at the Ala Moana Center. Advertising the latest generation of the ipad, iphones, and ipods with a Retina display."><div>Source: Eric Broder Van Dyke / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Jamf Holding (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/jamf-stock-quote/">JAMF</a>) is a software company&nbsp;that specializes&nbsp;in Apple Enterprise Management, providing a complete management and security solution for an Apple-first environment.&nbsp;It is a profitable software company&nbsp;still growing its top line at double digits, yet&nbsp;I don&rsquo;t think&nbsp;it should be trading at such low valuations.



The demand for Jamf&rsquo;s products has remained healthy, with <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/JAMF/summary">revenue growing consistently</a> in a linear fashion. Analysts <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/JAMF/earnings/estimates">expect EPS to grow 76% in 2024</a> and 53% in 2025. Moreover, management&rsquo;s guidance seems conservative considering past performance, so future beats could deliver significant gains. Given its strong growth prospects, Jamf appears undervalued at current levels.



<h2>Skechers (SKX)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/skx1600-300x169.jpg" alt="sketchers show store. sleeper stocks"><div>Source: ThamKC / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Skechers (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/skx-stock-quote/">SKX</a>) is a company similar to Crocs (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/crox-stock-quote/">CROX</a>) in that it is a footwear company that has&nbsp;been seeing&nbsp;lots of growth in recent quarters.&nbsp;The stock is up 27% over the past year, and we are looking at&nbsp;EPS growth continuing going forward.



Analysts expect <a href="http://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SKX/earnings/estimates">EPS to grow</a> from $4.2 in 2024 to $7.3 in&nbsp;2028,&nbsp;along with&nbsp;low double-digit revenue growth.&nbsp;The 3-year EPS growth rate (minus non-recurring items) has been stellar at 74%, better than 90% of its peers.&nbsp;Of course, this company is not like Crocs&nbsp;and&nbsp;makes shoes instead of clogs, but it is still popular and is seeing lots of growth.&nbsp;In my estimation,&nbsp;Skechers could be a solid footwear pick for May.



<h2>EZCorp (EZPW)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pawn-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Man buying gold jewellry, pawn shop and us dollar banknotes"><div>Source: Miriam Doerr Martin Frommherz via Shutterstock</div></div>EZCorp (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ezpw-stock-quote/">EZPW</a>) stock has a long history of ups and downs and seems to be enjoying a few years of stability post-COVID. Pawn shops have long been considered a thing of the past, but this company seems to be proving otherwise. It operates pawn shops in the U.S. and Latin America, and the company has been surprisingly profitable so far.



Its <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/EZPW/summary">3-year EPS growth rate&nbsp;sits at&nbsp;55%,</a> better than 87% of its peers.&nbsp;While it is&nbsp;a bit&nbsp;expensive&nbsp;right now, I expect growth to catch up to the valuation in the coming years.&nbsp;The stock is up 13% in the past year. Given its solid financials and growth prospects, EZCorp could be an intriguing under-the-radar pick this month.



On the date of publication, Omor Ibne Ehsan did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines.</a>
<div>Omor Ibne Ehsan is a writer at InvestorPlace. He is a self-taught investor with a focus on growth and cyclical stocks that have strong fundamentals, value, and long-term potential. He also has an interest in high-risk, high-reward investments such as cryptocurrencies and penny stocks. You can follow him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/omor-ibne-ehsan-56068022b/">LinkedIn</a>.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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EZCORP Stock (NASDAQ:EZPW), Short Interest Report

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