EZCORP Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Full-year earnings increased as pawn lending expanded, while cash declined following SMG debt repayment and acquisitions.
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EZCORP (NASDAQ: EZPW) reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income attributable to the company of $34.3 million, up 28% year over year. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, revenue rose 33% to $447.1 million, gross profit increased 29% to $255.8 million and diluted earnings per share rose 26% to $0.43. Pawn loans outstanding increased 31% to $402.8 million, including 16% growth at comparable stores.
Full-year revenue increased 33% to $1,694.7 million, while net income rose 51% to $165.9 million and diluted earnings per share increased 46% to $2.07. EZCORP acquired SMG's remaining interest in July 2026. Cash fell to $295.1 million from $469.5 million, primarily reflecting repayment of SMG debt and acquisitions. Fourth-quarter jewelry scrap margins fell to 19% from 29%, while store and administrative expenses increased. The company plans further store openings and acquisitions and is integrating SMG.
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Positive
- Moderate pointFourth-quarter attributable net income increased 28% to $34.3 million year over year.
- Moderate pointFourth-quarter diluted earnings per share increased 26% to $0.43 year over year.
- Moderate pointFourth-quarter revenue increased 33% to $447.1 million; gross profit rose 29% to $255.8 million.
- Moderate pointFourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP earnings measure, increased 33% to $64.0 million.
- Moderate pointPawn loans outstanding increased 31% to $402.8 million, including 16% growth at comparable stores.
- Moderate pointPawn service charges increased 29% in the fourth quarter and 26% for the full year.
- Moderate pointSMG's remaining interest was acquired in July 2026, making the business wholly owned.
- Moderate pointSMG third-party debt of $134.2 million was retired. 7.6% of market cap
34 minor points
- Minor pointFourth-quarter core pawn revenue rose 27% to $383.4 million; core pawn gross profit increased 29% to $243.6 million.
- Minor pointFourth-quarter income before taxes increased 31% to $47.7 million from $36.3 million.
- Minor pointFull-year attributable net income increased 51% to $165.9 million, up $56.3 million.
- Minor pointFull-year diluted earnings per share increased 46% to $2.07.
- Minor pointFull-year revenue increased 33% to $1,694.7 million; gross profit rose 32% to $985.0 million.
- Minor pointFull-year core pawn revenue rose 24% to $1,453.2 million; core pawn gross profit increased 27% to $913.2 million.
- Minor pointFull-year adjusted EBITDA increased 47% to $276.7 million.
- Minor pointFull-year income before taxes increased 53% to $224.3 million from $146.8 million.
- Minor pointRevenue excluding SMG increased 20% in the fourth quarter; gross profit increased 18%.
- Minor pointMerchandise sales gross margin increased to 37% from 35% for both the quarter and full year.
- Minor pointAged general merchandise decreased 152 basis points to 1.4% of total general merchandise inventory.
- Minor pointFourth-quarter jewelry scrap sales increased 86%, reflecting higher gold prices and jewelry purchases.
- Minor pointFull-year jewelry scrap sales increased 144%; gross margin increased to 30% from 27%.
- Minor pointU.S. pawn loans outstanding increased 15% to $269.4 million, including 13% growth at comparable stores.
- Minor pointU.S. revenue increased 14% quarterly and 18% annually; gross profit increased 12% and 17%, respectively.
- Minor pointU.S. pawn service charges increased 12% for both the quarter and full year.
- Minor pointU.S. merchandise sales increased 7% quarterly, including 5% at comparable stores, and 8% annually.
- Minor pointU.S. merchandise margins reached 39%, increasing 160 basis points quarterly and 150 basis points annually.
- Minor pointU.S. jewelry scrap sales increased 46% quarterly and 100% annually; annual margin rose to 32% from 27%.
- Minor pointU.S. aged general merchandise decreased 61 basis points to 1.9%, or $0.8 million.
- Minor pointU.S. comparable-store expenses decreased 1% in the fourth quarter.
- Minor pointU.S. segment contribution increased 29% to $70.3 million quarterly and 35% to $280.7 million annually.
- Minor pointLatin America pawn loans increased 35% to $99.6 million, including 25% growth at comparable stores.
- Minor pointLatin America quarterly revenue increased 36% and gross profit 35%; annual increases were 33% and 39%.
- Minor pointLatin America quarterly pawn service charges increased 33% to $44.9 million; annual charges increased 32%.
- Minor pointLatin America merchandise sales increased 31% quarterly, including 24% at comparable stores, and 29% annually.
- Minor pointLatin America merchandise margins increased to 36% from 32% quarterly and rose 420 basis points to 35% annually.
- Minor pointLatin America jewelry scrap sales increased 118% to $10.3 million quarterly and 119% to $29.0 million annually.
- Minor pointLatin America annual inventory turnover improved to 3.1x from 3.0x; quarterly turnover remained 2.9x.
- Minor pointLatin America aged general merchandise decreased to below 1% of total general merchandise inventory.
- Minor pointLatin America segment contribution increased 56% to $24.4 million quarterly and 46% to $88.5 million annually.
- Minor pointSMG generated $42.3 million quarterly revenue and $136.7 million for the full year.
- Minor pointSMG segment contribution totaled $4.3 million quarterly and $19.0 million for the full year.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.EZCORP plans further store openings and acquisitions and integration of SMG onto its systems.
Negative
- Moderate pointCash decreased to $295.1 million from $469.5 million, primarily reflecting SMG debt repayment and acquisitions.
- Moderate pointFourth-quarter jewelry scrap gross margin decreased to 19% from 29%.
- Moderate pointNet inventory increased 44%, including 26% at comparable stores; quarterly turnover fell to 2.2x from 2.3x.
- Moderate pointStore expenses increased 21% quarterly and 25% annually, including comparable-store increases of 4% and 10%.
- Moderate pointGeneral and administrative expenses increased 30% quarterly and 26% annually, reflecting SMG expenses and annual labor costs.
9 minor points
- Minor pointU.S. quarterly jewelry scrap gross margin decreased to 21% from 30%.
- Minor pointU.S. net inventory increased 31%, including 27% at comparable stores.
- Minor pointU.S. inventory turnover fell to 1.9x from 2.1x quarterly and 2.1x from 2.2x annually.
- Minor pointU.S. store expenses increased 1% quarterly and 6% annually; annual comparable-store expenses increased 4%.
- Minor pointLatin America quarterly scrap gross profit fell to $0.8 million from $1.3 million; margin fell to 7% from 27%.
- Minor pointLatin America annual jewelry scrap margin decreased to 23% from 26%.
- Minor pointLatin America net inventory increased 32%, including 22% at comparable stores.
- Minor pointLatin America store expenses rose 26% quarterly and 36% annually; comparable-store increases were 17% and 25%.
- Minor pointSMG store expenses totaled $15.5 million quarterly and $48.2 million for the full year.
News Explained
The reported fourth-quarter growth included an SMG contribution: excluding SMG, revenue and gross profit still rose
Key Figures
- Net income
- $34.3 million (+28%)
- Fourth quarter fiscal 2026
- Diluted EPS
- $0.43 (+26%)
- Fourth quarter fiscal 2026
- Adjusted EBITDA
- $64.0 million (+33%)
- Fourth quarter fiscal 2026
- Total revenue
- $447.1 million (+33%)
- Fourth quarter fiscal 2026
- Pawn loans outstanding
- $402.8 million (+31%)
- Fourth quarter fiscal 2026
- Net income
- $165.9 million (+51%)
- Full year fiscal 2026
- Diluted EPS
- $2.07 (+46%)
- Full year fiscal 2026
- Total revenue
- $1,694.7 million (+33%)
- Full year fiscal 2026
Historical Context
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Q3 net income rose 44%, revenue 35%, and pawn loans outstanding reached $387.2 million.
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Core Pawn Drives Record Fourth Quarter
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: EZPW), a leading provider of pawn transactions in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2026.
Unless otherwise noted, all amounts in this release are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and comparisons shown are to the same period in the prior year.
FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
- Net income attributable to EZCORP increased
28% to$34.3 million . On an adjusted basis1, net income attributable to EZCORP increased27% to$34.1 million . - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased
26% to$0.43 . On an adjusted basis1, diluted earnings per share increased23% to$0.43 . - Adjusted EBITDA increased
33% to$64.0 million . - Total revenues increased
33% to$447.1 million , while gross profit increased29% to$255.8 million . - Core pawn revenue increased
27% to$383.4 million and core pawn gross profit increased29% to$243.6 million . - Pawn loans outstanding (PLO) increased
31% to$402.8 million . - We acquired the remaining interest in SMG in July 2026.
- We grew our footprint by 41 stores, comprised of 25 de novo stores, 22 acquired stores, the consolidation of 4 stores and the closure of 2 stores.
FULL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
- Net income attributable to EZCORP increased
51% to$165.9 million , an increase of$56.3 million . On an adjusted basis1, net income attributable to EZCORP increased49% to$161.7 million . - Diluted earnings per share increased
46% to$2.07 . On an adjusted basis1, diluted earnings per share increased43% to$2.02 . - Adjusted EBITDA increased by
47% to$276.7 million . - Total revenues increased
33% to$1,694.7 million , while gross profit increased32% to$985.0 million . - Core pawn revenue increased
24% to$1,453.2 million and core pawn gross profit increased27% to$913.2 million . - Grew our footprint by 230 stores comprised of 190 acquired stores, 48 de novo stores, the consolidation of 6 stores and the closure of 2 stores.
CEO COMMENTARY AND OUTLOOK
Lachie Given, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We finished Fiscal 2026 with an exceptional quarter, driven by strong growth in our core pawn operating metrics across all of our geographies. Fourth quarter same-store PLO increased
“We significantly expanded our reach during the year, adding a net 230 stores through acquisitions and de novo openings to bring our total footprint to 1,590 locations, across 15 countries. These additions strengthened our presence in attractive existing markets, including Texas, Florida, Mexico and Guatemala, while SMG added new markets for us across the Caribbean and Central America. With SMG now wholly owned, we are focused on integrating the stores onto our systems and enhancing its culture and operating disciplines to elevate financial performance, in what remains a very exciting opportunity for us.
“These results build on our five-year track record of exceptional execution and earnings growth, demonstrating the operating leverage inherent in our business as we continue to scale. As we look ahead, our priorities remain consistent: to strengthen the core pawn business, expand our footprint through de novo stores and disciplined acquisitions, and allocate capital prudently, supported by a strong, liquid balance sheet. I thank our almost 10,000 team members for bringing People, Pawn, Passion to life, for another exceptional quarter and year of financial performance, positioning us well for further growth and long-term shareholder value.”
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
| Three Months Ended September 30, | As Reported | Adjusted1 | |||||||||
| in millions, except per share amounts | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 447.1 | $ | 336.8 | $ | 439.8 | $ | 336.8 | |||
| Gross profit | $ | 255.8 | $ | 198.6 | $ | 251.7 | $ | 198.6 | |||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 47.7 | $ | 36.3 | $ | 47.2 | $ | 37.0 | |||
| Consolidated net income attributable to EZCORP | $ | 34.3 | $ | 26.7 | $ | 34.1 | $ | 26.9 | |||
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.35 | |||
| EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) | $ | 64.6 | $ | 47.3 | $ | 64.0 | $ | 48.0 | |||
| Twelve Months Ended September 30 | As Reported | Adjusted1 | |||||||||
| in millions, except per share amounts | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,694.7 | $ | 1,274.3 | $ | 1,657.6 | $ | 1,274.3 | |||
| Gross profit | $ | 985.0 | $ | 746.1 | $ | 964.3 | $ | 746.1 | |||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 224.3 | $ | 146.8 | $ | 217.8 | $ | 147.0 | |||
| Consolidated net income attributable to EZCORP | $ | 165.9 | $ | 109.6 | $ | 161.7 | $ | 108.5 | |||
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP | $ | 2.07 | $ | 1.42 | $ | 2.02 | $ | 1.41 | |||
| EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) | $ | 284.0 | $ | 187.6 | $ | 276.7 | $ | 187.9 | |||
- PLO increased
31% to$402.8 million (16% on a same-store2 basis), primarily due to additional stores (including SMG) and higher average loan size on jewelry collateral. - Fourth quarter revenues increased
33% and gross profit increased29% , reflecting improved pawn service charges (PSC), merchandise sales, and jewelry scrap sales. Excluding SMG, total revenues increased20% and gross profit increased18% . Full year total revenues increased33% and gross profit increased32% . - PSC increased
29% in the fourth quarter as a result of higher average PLO and additional stores. Full year PSC increased26% . - Fourth quarter and full year merchandise sales gross margin increased to
37% from35% , while aged general merchandise decreased 152 basis points (bps) to1.4% of total general merchandise inventory. - Fourth quarter jewelry scrap sales increased
86% due to increase in gold price and jewelry purchases, and jewelry scrap sales gross margin decreased to19% from29% (as the gold price declined from third quarter levels, compared to a sharp increase during the prior year quarter). Full year jewelry scrap sales increased144% due to the increase in gold price and jewelry purchases, and jewelry scrap sales gross margin increased to30% from27% . - Net inventory increased
44% (26% on a same-store basis) due to an increase in PLO, layaways and purchases. For the quarter, inventory turnover was down to 2.2x, from 2.3x and remained flat at 2.4x for the full year. - Store expenses increased
21% in the fourth quarter and25% for the full year (4% and10% on a same-store basis, respectively), primarily due to additional stores and labor costs, including minimum wage increases in Latin America. - General and administrative expenses increased
30% in the fourth quarter, primarily due to expenses associated with SMG. Full year expenses increased26% mainly due to labor costs (including higher incentive compensation) and expenses associated with SMG. - Fourth quarter income before taxes increased to
$47.7 million , up31% from$36.3 million , and adjusted EBITDA increased33% to$64.0 million . Full year income before taxes increased by53% to$224.3 million from$146.8 million , and adjusted EBITDA increased47% to$276.7 million . - Diluted earnings per share increased
26% to$0.43 for the fourth quarter. On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share increased23% to$0.43 . Full year diluted earnings per share increased46% to$2.07 . On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share increased43% to$2.02 . - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to
$295.1 million from$469.5 million as of September 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by the retirement of SMG’s existing third-party indebtedness of$134.2 million and cash used for acquisitions.
SEGMENT RESULTS
U.S. Pawn
- PLO ended the year at
$269.4 million , an increase of15% (13% on a same-store basis) driven by higher average loan size, as rising gold prices resulted in higher jewelry collateral value. - Fourth quarter total revenues increased
14% and gross profit increased12% , driven by increased jewelry scrap sales, PSC, and merchandise sales. Full year total revenues increased18% and gross profit increased17% . - PSC increased
12% for the quarter and full year as a result of higher average PLO. - Fourth quarter merchandise sales increased
7% (5% on a same-store basis), and sales gross margin increased by 160 bps to39% . Full year merchandise sales increased8% and merchandise sales gross profit margin increased by 150 bps to39% . - Fourth quarter jewelry scrap sales increased
46% due to increase in gold price and jewelry purchases, and jewelry scrap sales gross margin decreased to21% from30% (as the gold price declined from third quarter levels, compared to a sharp increase during the prior year quarter). Full year jewelry scrap sales increased100% , and jewelry scrap sales gross margin increased to32% from27% due to increase in gold price and jewelry purchases. - Net inventory increased
31% (27% on a same-store basis) due to increase in PLO, layaways and purchases. Inventory turnover decreased from 2.1x to 1.9x for the quarter, and 2.2x to 2.1x for the full year. Aged general merchandise decreased by 61 bps to1.9% , or$0.8 million of total general merchandise inventory. - Fourth quarter store expenses increased
1% (decreased1% on a same-store basis). Full year store expenses increased6% (4% on a same-store basis). - Segment contribution increased
29% to$70.3 million in the fourth quarter and increased35% to$280.7 million for the full year. - Segment store count increased to 563 due to the acquisition of 5 stores and the consolidation of 2 stores during the quarter.
Latin America Pawn
- PLO increased
35% to$99.6 million (33% on a constant currency basis). On a same-store basis, PLO increased25% (24% increase on a constant currency basis) due to strong loan demand and improved operational performance. - Fourth quarter total revenues increased
36% (28% on constant currency basis), and gross profit increased35% (28% on a constant currency basis), primarily due to increased jewelry scrap sales, PSC and merchandise sales. Full year total revenues were up33% (23% on a constant currency basis), while gross profit increased39% (28% on a constant currency basis). - PSC increased in the fourth quarter to
$44.9 million , an increase of33% (25% on a constant currency basis) as a result of higher average PLO. For the full year PSC increased32% (23% on a constant currency basis). - Fourth quarter merchandise sales increased
31% (23% on a constant currency basis) and24% on a same-store basis (17% increase on a constant currency basis). Merchandise sales gross margin increased to36% from32% . For the full year, merchandise sales increased29% (19% on a constant currency basis) and merchandise gross margin increased 420 bps to35% . - Fourth quarter jewelry scrap sales increased
118% to$10.3 million (108% on a constant currency basis) due to the increase in gold price, and jewelry scrap sales gross profit decreased to$0.8 million (with a7% margin) from$1.3 million (with a27% margin), as the gold price declined from third quarter levels, compared to a sharp increase during the prior year quarter. Full year jewelry scrap sales increased119% to$29.0 million (100% on a constant currency basis), and jewelry scrap sales margin decreased to23% from26% . - Net inventory increased
32% (31% on a constant currency basis) due to an increase in PLO. For the quarter, inventory turnover remained consistent at 2.9x and increased to 3.1x from 3.0x for the full year. On a same-store basis, net inventory increased by22% (21% on a constant currency basis). Aged general merchandise decreased below1% of total general merchandise inventory. - Fourth quarter store expenses increased
26% (19% on a constant currency basis) and increased17% on a same-store basis (10% on a constant currency basis); and for the full year store expenses increased36% (25% on a constant currency basis) and25% (15% on a constant currency basis) on a same-store basis due to increased labor, in line with store activity and minimum wage increases. - Fourth quarter segment contribution increased
56% to$24.4 million (49% on a constant currency basis to$23.4 million ). Full year segment contribution was up46% to$88.5 million (35% on a constant currency basis). - Segment store count increased by 41 stores to 922 during the quarter due to 25 de novo stores and 17 acquired stores, partially offset by 1 store consolidation.
SMG
- The second quarter of fiscal 2026 represents the first quarter of SMG consolidation. In the fourth quarter, we acquired the remaining shares of SMG, making it wholly owned. As SMG was not owned during the comparable prior-year period, results are presented on an absolute basis without year-over-year comparisons.
- PLO of
$33.7 million and net inventory of$31.3 million , with aged general merchandise at1.5% of total general merchandise inventory. - Fourth quarter total revenues were
$42.3 million , comprised of merchandise sales of$17.4 million (with a margin of26% ), PSC of$14.6 million , and jewelry scrap sales of$10.3 million (with a margin of22% ). Full year total revenues were$136.7 million , comprised of merchandise sales of$52.3 million (with a margin of30% ), PSC of$43.3 million , and jewelry scrap sales of$41.1 million (with a margin of26% ). - Fourth quarter store expenses totaled
$15.5 million , and full year store expenses totaled$48.2 million . - Fourth quarter segment contribution was
$4.3 million , and full year segment contribution was$19.0 million . - Segment store count at 105 due to the consolidation of 1 store and closure of 2 stores during the quarter.
FORM 10-K
EZCORP expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about November 12, 2026. The report will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://investors.ezcorp.com.
CONFERENCE CALL
EZCORP will host a conference call on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:00 am Central Time to discuss fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 results. Analysts and institutional investors may participate on the conference call by registering online at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId30caa98675c4f6eb98946e8a60dbfeb. Once registered you will receive the dial-in details with a unique PIN to join the call. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously to the public through this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/v2jhz4kh. A replay of the conference call will be available online at http://investors.ezcorp.com shortly after the end of the call.
ABOUT EZCORP
Formed in 1989, EZCORP is a leading provider of pawn transactions in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. We also sell pre-owned and recycled merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and merchandise purchased from customers. We are dedicated to satisfying the short-term cash needs of consumers who are both cash and credit constrained, focusing on an industry-leading customer experience. EZCORP is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol EZPW.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s strategy, initiatives and expected performance. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations as to the outcome and timing of future events. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including all statements regarding the Company's strategy, initiatives and future performance, that address activities or results that the Company plans, expects, believes, projects, estimates or anticipates, will, should or may occur in the future, including future financial or operating results, are forward-looking statements. Actual results for future periods may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to a number of uncertainties and other factors, including operating risks, liquidity risks, legislative or regulatory developments, market factors, current or future litigation and risks associated with pandemics. For a discussion of these and other factors affecting the Company’s business and prospects, see the Company’s annual, quarterly and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time.
Contact:
Email: Investor_Relations@ezcorp.com
Phone: (512) 314-2220
Note: Percentages are calculated from the underlying numbers in thousands and, as a result, may not agree to the percentages calculated from numbers in millions. Numbers may not foot or cross foot due to rounding.
1 “Adjusted” basis, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes certain items. “Constant currency” basis, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. For additional information about these calculations, as well as a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, see “Non-GAAP Financial Information” at the end of this release.
2 “Same-store” basis, which is a financial measure, includes stores open the entirety of the comparable periods.
EZCORP, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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| Three Months Ended September 30, | Twelve Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amount) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise sales | $ | 220,704 | $ | 176,565 | $ | 854,971 | $ | 700,999 | ||||||||
| Pawn service charges | 162,685 | 125,966 | 598,205 | 474,228 | ||||||||||||
| Core pawn revenues | 383,389 | 302,531 | 1,453,176 | 1,175,227 | ||||||||||||
| Jewelry scrap sales | 63,640 | 34,244 | 241,364 | 98,884 | ||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 33 | 38 | 170 | 169 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 447,062 | 336,813 | 1,694,710 | 1,274,280 | ||||||||||||
| Merchandise cost of goods sold | 139,803 | 114,072 | 540,102 | 455,677 | ||||||||||||
| Core pawn gross profit | 243,619 | 188,497 | 913,244 | 719,719 | ||||||||||||
| Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold | 51,481 | 24,171 | 169,639 | 72,538 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 255,778 | 198,570 | 984,969 | 746,065 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Store expenses | 148,975 | 122,993 | 571,559 | 458,378 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 38,239 | 29,425 | 133,469 | 106,230 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment of other assets | 1,723 | 877 | 1,723 | 877 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,296 | 8,180 | 38,290 | 32,538 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other | 169 | 110 | 281 | 135 | ||||||||||||
| Other operating income | — | — | — | (1,262 | ) | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 199,402 | 161,585 | 745,322 | 596,896 | ||||||||||||
| Operating income | 56,376 | 36,985 | 239,647 | 149,169 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 8,923 | 8,143 | 33,796 | 23,029 | ||||||||||||
| Interest income | (2,252 | ) | (5,313 | ) | (12,439 | ) | (14,721 | ) | ||||||||
| Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates | (723 | ) | (1,970 | ) | (5,607 | ) | (6,150 | ) | ||||||||
| Other (income) expense | 2,756 | (139 | ) | (441 | ) | 238 | ||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 47,672 | 36,264 | 224,338 | 146,773 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 13,465 | 9,560 | 57,749 | 37,160 | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated net income | $ | 34,207 | $ | 26,704 | $ | 166,589 | $ | 109,613 | ||||||||
| Consolidated net (income) attributable to non-controlling interest | 96 | — | (680 | ) | — | |||||||||||
| Consolidated net income attributable to EZCORP | 34,303 | 26,704 | 165,909 | 109,613 | ||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP | $ | 0.56 | $ | 0.44 | $ | 2.70 | $ | 1.91 | ||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP | $ | 0.43 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 2.07 | $ | 1.42 | ||||||||
| Weighted-average basic shares outstanding | 61,424 | 60,901 | 61,463 | 57,466 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding | 83,799 | 83,218 | 83,724 | 83,383 | ||||||||||||
EZCORP, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
| (in thousands, except per share amount) | September 30, 2026 | September 30, 2025 | ||||||
| Assets: | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 295,116 | $ | 469,524 | ||||
| Short-term restricted cash | 2,358 | 525 | ||||||
| Pawn loans | 402,761 | 307,496 | ||||||
| Pawn service charges receivable, net | 61,821 | 48,733 | ||||||
| Inventory, net | 358,348 | 248,457 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 37,597 | 51,221 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 1,158,001 | 1,125,956 | ||||||
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 25,470 | 18,123 | ||||||
| Other investments | 6,883 | 51,903 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 96,574 | 75,331 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets | 292,924 | 236,462 | ||||||
| Long-term restricted cash | 13,876 | 14,664 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 479,173 | 324,889 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 123,473 | 58,832 | ||||||
| Deferred tax asset, net | 19,049 | 29,455 | ||||||
| Other assets, net | 18,415 | 15,594 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,233,838 | $ | 1,951,209 | ||||
| Liabilities and equity: | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 138,463 | 105,443 | ||||||
| Customer layaway deposits | 45,198 | 33,901 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 71,293 | 61,228 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 254,954 | 200,572 | ||||||
| Long-term debt, net | 520,008 | 518,076 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liability, net | 2,344 | 2,571 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 233,793 | 184,736 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 29,552 | 19,769 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,040,651 | 925,724 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
| Class A Non-Voting Common Stock, par value | 584 | 579 | ||||||
| Class B Voting Common Stock, convertible, par value | 30 | 30 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 457,618 | 450,892 | ||||||
| Retained earnings | 771,832 | 612,687 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (37,623 | ) | (38,703 | ) | ||||
| Total EZCORP equity | 1,192,441 | 1,025,485 | ||||||
| Non-controlling interest | 746 | — | ||||||
| Total equity | 1,193,187 | 1,025,485 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 2,233,838 | $ | 1,951,209 | ||||
EZCORP, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
| Twelve Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 166,589 | $ | 109,613 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 38,290 | 32,538 | ||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1,932 | 1,726 | ||||||
| Non-cash lease expense | 69,172 | 59,265 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (2,455 | ) | (3,084 | ) | ||||
| Impairment of other assets | 1,723 | 877 | ||||||
| Other adjustments | 894 | (1,942 | ) | |||||
| Provision for inventory reserve | (451 | ) | 858 | |||||
| Stock compensation expense | 16,790 | 12,465 | ||||||
| Equity in net income from investment in unconsolidated affiliates | (5,607 | ) | (6,150 | ) | ||||
| Gain from remeasurement of previously held equity interest | (1,179 | ) | — | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: | ||||||||
| Pawn service charges receivable | (7,022 | ) | (3,833 | ) | ||||
| Inventory | (35,807 | ) | (18,179 | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets | 7,744 | (5,719 | ) | |||||
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | (68,786 | ) | (41,420 | ) | ||||
| Customer layaway deposits | 9,218 | 11,712 | ||||||
| Income taxes | (4,880 | ) | 258 | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 186,165 | 148,985 | ||||||
| Investing activities: | ||||||||
| Loans made | (1,312,115 | ) | (1,006,505 | ) | ||||
| Loans repaid | 723,174 | 557,761 | ||||||
| Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral | 496,738 | 393,203 | ||||||
| Capital expenditures | (45,405 | ) | (38,561 | ) | ||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (41,010 | ) | (20,693 | ) | ||||
| Issuance of notes receivable | (9,000 | ) | (5,895 | ) | ||||
| Investment in unconsolidated affiliate | (7,584 | ) | (786 | ) | ||||
| Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates | 3,929 | 3,614 | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (191,273 | ) | (117,862 | ) | ||||
| Financing activities: | ||||||||
| Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | (6,371 | ) | (3,972 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from issuance of debt | — | 300,000 | ||||||
| Debt issuance cost | — | (7,593 | ) | |||||
| Payments on debt | (134,151 | ) | (6,410 | ) | ||||
| Purchase and retirement of treasury stock | (11,036 | ) | (6,999 | ) | ||||
| Payment of contingent consideration | (554 | ) | — | |||||
| Acquisition of non-controlling interest | (15,441 | ) | — | |||||
| Payments of finance leases | (945 | ) | (606 | ) | ||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (168,498 | ) | 274,420 | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 243 | (637 | ) | |||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (173,363 | ) | 304,906 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 484,713 | 179,807 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 311,350 | $ | 484,713 | ||||
EZCORP, Inc.
OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
(Unaudited)
As a result of the acquisition of Founders One, LLC and its subsidiary Simple Management Group, Inc. effective January 2, 2026, the composition of our reportable segments changed beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. SMG is now reported as a standalone reportable segment. Our equity interest in Cash Converters International Limited is now included within Corporate. Prior period segment information has been recast to reclassify Cash Converters equity income and interest income from notes receivable from Founders from the 'Other Investments' segment to Corporate. Because SMG was not a consolidated subsidiary in any prior period presented, no prior period SMG segment results exist.
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | U.S. Pawn | Latin America Pawn | SMG | Total Segments | Corporate Items | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise sales | $ | 125,814 | $ | 77,506 | $ | 17,384 | $ | 220,704 | $ | — | $ | 220,704 | ||||||||||
| Jewelry scrap sales | 43,000 | 10,295 | 10,345 | 63,640 | — | 63,640 | ||||||||||||||||
| Pawn service charges | 103,224 | 44,889 | 14,572 | 162,685 | — | 162,685 | ||||||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 17 | 16 | — | 33 | — | 33 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 272,055 | 132,706 | 42,301 | 447,062 | — | 447,062 | ||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise cost of goods sold | 76,976 | 50,010 | 12,817 | 139,803 | — | 139,803 | ||||||||||||||||
| Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold | 33,882 | 9,537 | 8,062 | 51,481 | — | 51,481 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 161,197 | 73,159 | 21,422 | 255,778 | — | 255,778 | ||||||||||||||||
| Segment and corporate expenses (income): | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store expenses | 88,019 | 45,438 | 15,518 | 148,975 | — | 148,975 | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | — | 38,239 | 38,239 | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of other assets | — | — | — | — | 1,723 | 1,723 | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,945 | 3,049 | 1,087 | 7,081 | 3,215 | 10,296 | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other | (4 | ) | (2 | ) | 175 | 169 | — | 169 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | — | 8,923 | 8,923 | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | — | — | — | — | (2,252 | ) | (2,252 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates | — | — | — | — | (723 | ) | (723 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | (45 | ) | 231 | 368 | 554 | 2,202 | 2,756 | |||||||||||||||
| Segment contribution | $ | 70,282 | $ | 24,443 | $ | 4,274 | $ | 98,999 | ||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 98,999 | $ | (51,327 | ) | $ | 47,672 | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | U.S. Pawn | Latin America Pawn | Total Segments | Corporate Items | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise sales | $ | 117,288 | $ | 59,277 | $ | 176,565 | $ | — | $ | 176,565 | |||||||||
| Jewelry scrap sales | 29,512 | 4,732 | 34,244 | — | 34,244 | ||||||||||||||
| Pawn service charges | 92,125 | 33,841 | 125,966 | — | 125,966 | ||||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 21 | 17 | 38 | — | 38 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 238,946 | 97,867 | 336,813 | — | 336,813 | ||||||||||||||
| Merchandise cost of goods sold | 73,694 | 40,377 | 114,071 | — | 114,071 | ||||||||||||||
| Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold | 20,729 | 3,442 | 24,171 | — | 24,171 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 144,523 | 54,048 | 198,571 | — | 198,571 | ||||||||||||||
| Segment and corporate expenses (income): | |||||||||||||||||||
| Store expenses | 87,006 | 35,987 | 122,993 | — | 122,993 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | 29,425 | 29,425 | ||||||||||||||
| Impairment of other assets | 263 | — | 263 | 614 | 877 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,701 | 2,421 | 5,122 | 3,059 | 8,181 | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other | 66 | 44 | 110 | — | 110 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | 8,143 | 8,143 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest income (a) | — | — | — | (5,313 | ) | (5,313 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates (b) | — | — | — | (1,970 | ) | (1,970 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | 7 | (110 | ) | (103 | ) | (36 | ) | (139 | ) | ||||||||||
| Segment contribution | $ | 54,480 | $ | 15,706 | $ | 70,186 | |||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 70,186 | $ | (33,922 | ) | $ | 36,264 | ||||||||||||
| (a) | Interest income includes |
| (b) | Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates includes |
| Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | U.S. Pawn | Latin America Pawn | SMG | Total Segments | Corporate Items | Consolidated | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise sales | $ | 511,502 | $ | 291,149 | $ | 52,320 | $ | 854,971 | $ | — | $ | 854,971 | |||||||||||
| Jewelry scrap sales | 171,236 | 28,999 | 41,129 | 241,364 | — | 241,364 | |||||||||||||||||
| Pawn service charges | 392,377 | 162,557 | 43,271 | 598,205 | — | 598,205 | |||||||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 107 | 63 | — | 170 | — | 170 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 1,075,222 | 482,768 | 136,720 | 1,694,710 | — | 1,694,710 | |||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise cost of goods sold | 313,840 | 189,783 | 36,479 | 540,102 | — | 540,102 | |||||||||||||||||
| Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold | 117,087 | 22,308 | 30,244 | 169,639 | — | 169,639 | |||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 644,295 | 270,677 | 69,997 | 984,969 | — | 984,969 | |||||||||||||||||
| Segment and corporate expenses (income): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Store expenses | 352,201 | 171,200 | 48,158 | 571,559 | — | 571,559 | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | — | 133,469 | 133,469 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of other assets | — | — | — | — | 1,723 | 1,723 | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,314 | 11,208 | 2,396 | 24,918 | 13,372 | 38,290 | |||||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other | 87 | 19 | 175 | 281 | — | 281 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | — | 33,796 | 33,796 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest income (c) | — | — | — | — | (12,439 | ) | (12,439 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates (d) | — | — | — | — | (5,607 | ) | (5,607 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | (45 | ) | (258 | ) | 249 | (54 | ) | (387 | ) | (441 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Segment contribution | $ | 280,738 | $ | 88,508 | $ | 19,019 | $ | 388,265 | |||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 388,265 | $ | (163,927 | ) | $ | 224,338 | ||||||||||||||||
| (c) | Interest income includes |
| (d) | Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates includes |
| Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | U.S. Pawn | Latin America Pawn | Total Segments | Corporate Items | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Merchandise sales | $ | 475,252 | $ | 225,747 | $ | 700,999 | $ | — | $ | 700,999 | |||||||||
| Jewelry scrap sales | 85,658 | 13,226 | 98,884 | — | 98,884 | ||||||||||||||
| Pawn service charges | 351,479 | 122,749 | 474,228 | — | 474,228 | ||||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 103 | 66 | 169 | — | 169 | ||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 912,492 | 361,788 | 1,274,280 | — | 1,274,280 | ||||||||||||||
| Merchandise cost of goods sold | 299,107 | 156,570 | 455,677 | — | 455,677 | ||||||||||||||
| Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold | 62,746 | 9,792 | 72,538 | — | 72,538 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 550,639 | 195,426 | 746,065 | — | 746,065 | ||||||||||||||
| Segment and corporate expenses (income): | |||||||||||||||||||
| Store expenses | 332,048 | 126,330 | 458,378 | — | 458,378 | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | — | — | — | 106,230 | 106,230 | ||||||||||||||
| Impairment of other assets | 263 | — | 263 | 614 | 877 | ||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,750 | 8,612 | 19,362 | 13,176 | 32,538 | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other | 83 | 52 | 135 | — | 135 | ||||||||||||||
| Other operating income | — | — | — | (1,262 | ) | (1,262 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | — | — | — | 23,029 | 23,029 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest income (e) | — | — | — | (14,721 | ) | (14,721 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates (f) | — | — | — | (6,150 | ) | (6,150 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense | — | (330 | ) | (330 | ) | 568 | 238 | ||||||||||||
| Segment contribution | $ | 207,495 | $ | 60,762 | $ | 268,257 | |||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 268,257 | $ | (121,484 | ) | $ | 146,773 | ||||||||||||
| (e) | Interest income includes |
| (f) | Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates includes |
EZCORP, Inc.
STORE COUNT ACTIVITY
(Unaudited)
| Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2026 | |||||||||||
| U.S. Pawn | Latin America Pawn | SMG | Consolidated | ||||||||
| As of September 30, 2025 | 545 | 815 | — | 1,360 | |||||||
| New locations opened | — | 7 | — | 7 | |||||||
| Locations acquired | 3 | 14 | — | 17 | |||||||
| Locations combined or closed | (1 | ) | — | — | (1 | ) | |||||
| As of December 31, 2025 | 547 | 836 | — | 1,383 | |||||||
| New locations opened | — | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||||||
| Locations acquired | 12 | — | 105 | 117 | |||||||
| As of March 31, 2026 | 559 | 840 | 107 | 1,506 | |||||||
| New locations opened | — | 9 | 1 | 10 | |||||||
| Locations acquired | 1 | 33 | — | 34 | |||||||
| Locations combined or closed | — | (1 | ) | — | (1 | ) | |||||
| As of June 30, 2026 | 560 | 881 | 108 | 1,549 | |||||||
| New locations opened | — | 25 | — | 25 | |||||||
| Locations acquired | 5 | 17 | — | 22 | |||||||
| Locations combined or closed | (2 | ) | (1 | ) | (3 | ) | (6 | ) | |||
| As of September 30, 2026 | 563 | 922 | 105 | 1,590 | |||||||
| Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||
| U.S. Pawn | Latin America Pawn | Consolidated | ||||||
| As of September 30, 2024 | 542 | 737 | 1,279 | |||||
| New locations opened | — | 4 | 4 | |||||
| As of December 31, 2024 | 542 | 741 | 1,283 | |||||
| New locations opened | — | 9 | 9 | |||||
| Locations acquired | — | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Locations combined or closed | — | (9 | ) | (9 | ) | |||
| As of March 31, 2025 | 542 | 742 | 1,284 | |||||
| New locations opened | — | 10 | 10 | |||||
| Locations acquired | 3 | 40 | 43 | |||||
| Locations combined or closed | — | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | |||
| As of June 30, 2025 | 545 | 791 | 1,336 | |||||
| New locations opened | — | 17 | 17 | |||||
| Locations acquired | 1 | 7 | 8 | |||||
| Locations combined or closed | (1 | ) | — | (1 | ) | |||
| As of September 30, 2025 | 545 | 815 | 1,360 | |||||
Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)
In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we provide certain other non-GAAP financial information on a constant currency (“constant currency”) and adjusted basis. We use constant currency results to evaluate our Latin America Pawn operations, which are denominated primarily in Mexican pesos, Guatemalan quetzales and other Latin American currencies. We believe that presentation of constant currency and adjusted results is meaningful and useful in understanding the activities and business metrics of our operations and reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of our business that, when viewed with GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. We provide non-GAAP financial information for informational purposes and to enhance understanding of our GAAP consolidated financial statements. We use this non-GAAP financial information primarily to evaluate and compare operating results across accounting periods.
Readers should consider the information in addition to, but not instead of or superior to, our financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.
Constant currency results reported herein are calculated by translating consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations items denominated in local currency to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate from the prior-year comparable period, as opposed to the current period, in order to exclude the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations. In addition, we have an equity method investment that is denominated in Australian dollars and is translated into U.S. dollars. We used the end-of-period rate for balance sheet items and the average closing daily exchange rate on a monthly basis during the appropriate period for statement of operations items. The end-of-period and approximate average exchange rates for each applicable currency as compared to U.S. dollars as of and for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
| September 30, | Three Months Ended September 30, | Twelve Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Mexican peso | 18.1 | 18.3 | 17.3 | 18.6 | 17.6 | 19.7 | |||||
| Guatemalan quetzal | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.6 | |||||
| Honduran lempira | 26.4 | 25.9 | 26.5 | 25.9 | 26.3 | 25.4 | |||||
| Australian dollar | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | |||||
Our statement of operations constant currency results reflect the monthly exchange rate fluctuations and so are not directly calculable from the above rates. Constant currency results, where presented, also exclude the foreign currency gain or loss.
Miscellaneous Non-GAAP Financial Measures
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Twelve Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated net income | $ | 34.2 | $ | 26.7 | $ | 166.6 | $ | 109.6 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 8.9 | 8.1 | 33.8 | 23.0 | |||||||||||
| Interest income | (2.3 | ) | (5.3 | ) | (12.4 | ) | (14.7 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax expense | 13.5 | 9.6 | 57.7 | 37.2 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10.3 | 8.2 | 38.3 | 32.5 | |||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 64.6 | $ | 47.3 | $ | 284.0 | $ | 187.6 | |||||||
| Total Revenues | Gross Profit | Income Before Tax | Tax Effect | Consolidated Net Income | NCI | Net Income net of NCI | Diluted EPS | EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 Q4 Reported | $ | 447.1 | $ | 255.8 | $ | 47.7 | $ | 13.5 | $ | 34.2 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 34.3 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 64.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Tax discrete adjustments | — | — | — | (0.1 | ) | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract termination | — | — | (2.0 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (1.5 | ) | — | (1.5 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (2.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate office impairment | — | — | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.3 | — | 1.3 | 0.02 | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founders value adjustment | — | — | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | — | 0.3 | 0.01 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | — | — | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.3 | — | 0.3 | — | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant Currency | (7.3 | ) | (4.1 | ) | (1.0 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (0.7 | ) | — | (0.7 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (1.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 Q4 Adjusted | $ | 439.8 | $ | 251.7 | $ | 47.2 | $ | 13.2 | $ | 34.0 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 34.1 | $ | 0.43 | $ | 64.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | Gross Profit | Income Before Tax | Tax Effect | Consolidated Net Income | NCI | Net Income net of NCI | Diluted EPS | EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 Full Year Reported | $ | 1,694.7 | $ | 985.0 | $ | 224.3 | $ | 57.7 | $ | 166.6 | $ | (0.7 | ) | $ | 165.9 | $ | 2.07 | $ | 284.0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring foreign tax expense | — | — | — | (0.5 | ) | 0.5 | — | 0.5 | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax discrete adjustments | — | — | — | (0.1 | ) | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract termination | — | — | (2.0 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (1.5 | ) | — | (1.5 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (2.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate office impairment | — | — | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.3 | — | 1.3 | 0.02 | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate lease termination | — | — | (0.6 | ) | (0.1 | ) | (0.5 | ) | — | (0.5 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Founders value adjustment | — | — | (1.2 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (0.9 | ) | — | (0.9 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (1.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | — | — | (0.1 | ) | — | (0.1 | ) | — | (0.1 | ) | — | (0.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Constant Currency | (37.1 | ) | (20.7 | ) | (4.3 | ) | (1.2 | ) | (3.1 | ) | — | (3.1 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (5.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 Full Year Adjusted | $ | 1,657.6 | $ | 964.3 | $ | 217.8 | $ | 55.4 | $ | 162.4 | $ | (0.7 | ) | $ | 161.7 | $ | 2.02 | $ | 276.7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | Gross Profit | Income Before Tax | Tax Effect | Consolidated Net Income | NCI | Net Income net of NCI | Diluted EPS | EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 Q4 Reported | $ | 336.8 | $ | 198.6 | $ | 36.3 | $ | 9.6 | $ | 26.7 | $ | — | $ | 26.7 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 47.3 | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate office impairment | — | — | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.5 | — | 0.5 | 0.01 | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax discrete adjustments | — | — | — | (0.6 | ) | 0.6 | — | 0.6 | 0.01 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring foreign tax expense | — | — | — | 1.0 | (1.0 | ) | — | (1.0 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | — | — | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 Q4 Adjusted | $ | 336.8 | $ | 198.6 | $ | 37.0 | $ | 10.1 | $ | 26.9 | $ | — | $ | 26.9 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 48.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | Gross Profit | Income Before Tax | Tax Effect | Consolidated Net Income | NCI | Net Income net of NCI | Diluted EPS | EBITDA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 Full Year Reported | $ | 1,274.3 | $ | 746.1 | $ | 146.8 | $ | 37.2 | $ | 109.6 | $ | — | $ | 109.6 | $ | 1.42 | $ | 187.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate lease termination | — | — | (1.3 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (1.0 | ) | — | (1.0 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (1.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Corporate office impairment | — | — | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | — | 0.4 | — | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax discrete adjustments | — | — | — | 0.5 | (0.5 | ) | — | (0.5 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring foreign tax expense | — | — | — | 0.7 | (0.7 | ) | — | (0.7 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
| FX impact | — | — | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.7 | — | 0.7 | 0.02 | 1.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 Full Year Adjusted | $ | 1,274.3 | $ | 746.1 | $ | 147.0 | $ | 38.5 | $ | 108.5 | $ | — | $ | 108.5 | $ | 1.41 | $ | 187.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 | Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2026 | ||||||||||||
| (in millions) | U.S. Dollar Amount | Percentage Change YOY | U.S. Dollar Amount | Percentage Change YOY | |||||||||
| Consolidated revenues | $ | 447.1 | 33 | % | $ | 1,694.7 | 33 | % | |||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (7.3 | ) | (37.1 | ) | |||||||||
| Constant currency consolidated revenues | $ | 439.8 | 31 | % | $ | 1,657.6 | 30 | % | |||||
| Consolidated gross profit | $ | 255.8 | 29 | % | $ | 985.0 | 32 | % | |||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (4.1 | ) | (20.7 | ) | |||||||||
| Constant currency consolidated gross profit | $ | 251.7 | 27 | % | $ | 964.3 | 29 | % | |||||
| Consolidated net inventory | $ | 358.3 | 44 | % | $ | 358.3 | 44 | % | |||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (1.0 | ) | (1.0 | ) | |||||||||
| Constant currency consolidated net inventory | $ | 357.3 | 44 | % | $ | 357.3 | 44 | % | |||||
| Latin America Pawn gross profit | $ | 73.2 | 35 | % | $ | 270.7 | 39 | % | |||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (4.1 | ) | (20.7 | ) | |||||||||
| Constant currency Latin America Pawn gross profit | $ | 69.1 | 28 | % | $ | 250.0 | 28 | % | |||||
| Latin America Pawn PLO | $ | 99.6 | 35 | % | $ | 99.6 | 35 | % | |||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (1.2 | ) | (1.2 | ) | |||||||||
| Constant currency Latin America Pawn PLO | $ | 98.4 | 33 | % | $ | 98.4 | 33 | % | |||||
| Latin America Pawn PSC revenues | $ | 44.9 | 33 | % | $ | 162.6 | 32 | % | |||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (2.5 | ) | (11.9 | ) | |||||||||
| Constant currency Latin America Pawn PSC revenues | $ | 42.4 | 25 | % | $ | 150.7 | 23 | % | |||||
| Latin America Pawn merchandise sales | $ | 77.5 | 31 | % | $ | 291.1 | 29 | % | |||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (4.4 | ) | (22.7 | ) | |||||||||
| Constant currency Latin America Pawn merchandise sales | $ | 73.1 | 23 | % | $ | 268.4 | 19 | % | |||||
| Latin America Pawn segment profit before tax | $ | 24.4 | 56 | % | $ | 88.5 | 46 | % | |||||
| Currency exchange rate fluctuations | (1.0 | ) | (6.2 | ) | |||||||||
| Constant currency Latin America Pawn segment profit before tax | $ | 23.4 | 49 | % | $ | 82.3 | 35 | % | |||||
FAQ
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What were EZCORP's fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings and revenue?
EZCORP reported attributable net income of $34.3 million, diluted earnings per share of $0.43 and revenue of $447.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. These increased 28%, 26% and 33%, respectively, from the same period a year earlier.
How much did EZCORP earn in fiscal 2026?
EZCORP's fiscal 2026 attributable net income increased 51% to $165.9 million, and diluted earnings per share increased 46% to $2.07. Full-year revenue increased 33% to $1,694.7 million, while gross profit increased 32% to $985.0 million.
How did EZCORP's Latin America results change excluding currency movements?
On a constant currency basis, which excludes currency movements, Latin America revenue and gross profit each increased 28% in the fourth quarter. Full-year revenue increased 23% and gross profit increased 28% on that basis. Quarterly segment contribution increased 49% to $23.4 million, while full-year contribution increased 35%.
What did SMG contribute to EZCORP's pawn loans and inventory?
SMG had $33.7 million in pawn loans outstanding and $31.3 million in net inventory. Aged general merchandise represented 1.5% of its total general merchandise inventory. SMG was first consolidated in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, so its reported results do not include year-over-year comparisons.