NASDAQ$EZPW
EZCORP Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported a decrease in total revenues due to lower pawn service charges and merchandise sales, but earnings per share increased. The company focused on expense control and inventory management.
EZCORP reported a decrease in total revenues by 20% due to a decline in pawn service charges (PSC) and merchandise sales. However, diluted earnings per share increased to $0.08 compared to $0.02 in the prior-year quarter. The company focused on expense control, leading to a 15% decrease in total operating expenses.
- Total revenues decreased by 20% due to lower PSC and merchandise sales.
- Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.08, up from $0.02 in the prior-year quarter.
- Pawn loans outstanding (PLO) ended the quarter at $148 million, up 13% sequentially.
- Total operating expenses decreased by 15% due to cost-cutting initiatives.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
EZCORP · Revenue · Quarterly
$178M
Revenue by segment
EZCORP · $178M total across 2 segments · Q1 2021
- U.S. Pawn$136M—76.7%
- Latin America Pawn$41.6M—23.3%
Forward guidance
The company anticipates continued cost savings from strategic initiatives and operating leverage as revenue trends higher. They also plan to fund PLO growth, de novo store openings, and strategic inorganic growth opportunities.
Tailwinds
- Ongoing cost reduction and simplification efforts across the business.
- Strong balance sheet with ample liquidity.
- Continued expansion of payment options for customers.
- Enhancing the digital pawn servicing platform.
- Leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize pricing and productivity.
Headwinds
- Recently implemented second stimulus package has reduced demand for pawn loans.
- Upcoming tax refund season will likely further temporarily curb loan demand.
- Pawn service charges (PSC) and merchandise sales remained depressed relative to prior-year levels.
- Rebuilding PLO following 2020 stimulus payments.
- Ongoing headwinds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.6%
Avg return
30 days after
47%
31 / 66 earnings
Positive
+18.6%
Q4 2019
Best reaction
-26.9%
Q4 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +0.7% | +0.3% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2026 | +4.5% | +12.7% | +15.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.9% | +2.8% | +20.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.3% | -4.0% | -17.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.0% | +14.1% | +9.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.1% | +2.5% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.1% | +7.3% | +17.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.0% | -6.0% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +11.1% | +19.5% | +18.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.3% | -1.5% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +4.1% | +2.9% | -7.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.5% | +3.2% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.9% | +2.2% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.5% | +0.7% | -14.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.2% | +9.7% | +0.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +11.0% | +6.0% | +10.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.9% | +0.8% | -9.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +11.3% | +4.0% | -7.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +6.1% | +8.0% | +23.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +15.3% | +13.3% | +28.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +10.9% | +10.0% | +11.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.1% | -10.0% | -8.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.4% | +5.1% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | -12.0% | -12.7% | +18.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | -19.5% | -20.4% | -25.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +18.6% | +18.2% | +27.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | -10.8% | -14.3% | -21.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -9.3% | -14.6% | -14.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.4% | +10.5% | +9.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +8.1% | +2.9% | -8.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.4% | -0.4% | -3.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.6% | +9.1% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +14.4% | +9.3% | +11.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +12.2% | +16.3% | +25.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.0% | +9.4% | +13.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.7% | -0.6% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.0% | -6.5% | -9.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.0% | -6.8% | -9.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.1% | -3.2% | +10.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +11.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -15.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -15.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +13.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -26.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +12.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -12.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -11.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -11.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.4% | — | — |
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