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Jefferson Capital Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

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Jefferson Capital (NASDAQ:JCAP) reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with record collections up 19% to $309.9 million and revenue up 13.9% to $176.4 million. ERC increased 18% to about $3.4 billion and the cash efficiency ratio reached 73.0%.

Pre-tax income was $51.1 million, with net income of $37.6 million and EPS of $0.61; adjusted EPS was $0.73. The leverage ratio improved to 1.79x, the revolving credit facility was upsized to $1.15 billion, and a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share was declared.

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Positive

  • Record collections rose 19% to $309.9 million year-over-year
  • Estimated remaining collections increased 18% to approximately $3.4 billion
  • Total revenue grew 13.9% to $176.4 million
  • Leverage ratio improved to 1.79x from 2.17x a year earlier
  • Revolving credit facility commitments increased to $1.15 billion
  • Quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share declared for June 4, 2026

Negative

  • Total operating expenses increased 46.8% to $95.6 million
  • Servicing expenses rose by $22.8 million, including $8.0 million higher court costs
  • Portfolio purchases decreased 14.6% to $149.7 million versus first quarter 2025

Key Figures

Quarterly collections: $309.9M Estimated Remaining Collections: $3.4B Revenue: $176.4M +5 more
8 metrics
Quarterly collections $309.9M Record Q1 2026 collections, up 19% year-over-year
Estimated Remaining Collections $3.4B ERC up 18% year-over-year in Q1 2026
Revenue $176.4M Q1 2026 revenue, up 13.9% from $154.9M
Pre-tax income $51.1M Q1 2026 GAAP pre-tax income
EPS $0.61 Q1 2026 GAAP earnings per share
Adjusted EPS $0.73 Q1 2026 adjusted earnings per share
Cash Efficiency Ratio 73.0% Sector-leading Q1 2026 efficiency metric
Dividend $0.24/share Quarterly cash dividend declared, payable June 4, 2026

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Previous Earnings Reports

3 past events · Latest: Mar 12 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 3 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Mar 12 Earnings results Positive -2.6% Record Q4 and 2025 results, Bluestem purchase, leverage improvement, dividend.
Nov 13 Earnings results Positive +6.6% Q3 2025 collections, deployments and ERC up strongly; leverage improved.
Aug 14 Earnings results Positive -1.3% Q2 2025 revenue, collections and ERC surged with strong profitability metrics.
Pattern Detected

Recent earnings releases often showed strong fundamentals with mixed to negative next-day price reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few quarters, Jefferson Capital has repeatedly reported strong earnings with rising collections, revenue and ERC. Q2 and Q3 2025 results highlighted sharp growth and improving leverage, alongside a steady $0.24 dividend. Q4 2025 also delivered record metrics and further leverage improvement. Today’s Q1 2026 report continues this pattern with record collections, higher ERC, and maintained dividend levels, extending the operating momentum described in earlier updates.

Historical Comparison

+0.9% avg move · Past earnings releases produced an average move of 0.89%, with both positive and negative next-day r...
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+0.9%
Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings releases produced an average move of 0.89%, with both positive and negative next-day reactions despite consistently strong fundamentals.

Earnings reports from Q2–Q4 2025 showed accelerating collections, growing ERC, improving leverage and a consistent $0.24 dividend. The current Q1 2026 update extends this trajectory, adding contributions from the Bluestem portfolio and further emphasizing scale across U.S., Canada, U.K. and Latin America.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights record Q1 2026 collections of $309.9M, ERC growth to roughly $3.4B, and...
Analysis

This announcement highlights record Q1 2026 collections of $309.9M, ERC growth to roughly $3.4B, and revenue of $176.4M, alongside an improved leverage ratio of 1.79x. The company also maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share and expanded its revolving credit facility to $1.15B. Investors may track deployment levels, operating expense growth, Bluestem portfolio performance, and cash efficiency trends as key signals for future quarters.

Key Terms

estimated remaining collections, cash efficiency ratio, leverage ratio, revolving credit facility, +1 more
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estimated remaining collections financial
"Estimated Remaining Collections (“ERC”) up 18% to $3.4 Billion"
Estimated remaining collections is the amount of money a company expects to still receive from its customers for goods or services already provided. It helps investors understand how much income is still expected to come in from current sales, similar to predicting how much money is left to collect from a partially paid bill. This figure provides insight into the company's future cash flow and financial health.
cash efficiency ratio financial
"Sector-leading Cash Efficiency Ratio of 73.0%"
Cash efficiency ratio measures how much actual cash a company generates from its sales or operations, typically by comparing operating cash flow to revenue. Think of it like the share of your paycheck that ends up in your bank account after all routine deductions: the higher the ratio, the more of each dollar of sales turns into usable cash, which matters to investors because cash funds growth, pays debts, and supports dividends or buybacks.
leverage ratio financial
"Leverage ratio* improved to 1.79x as compared to 2.17x"
Leverage ratio measures how much a company relies on borrowed money compared with its own funds or assets, typically expressed as debt relative to equity or total assets. Like a homeowner with a mortgage, higher leverage can amplify returns when business is strong but also raises the chance of big losses or default if revenue falls, so investors use it to judge financial risk and resilience.
revolving credit facility financial
"completed an upsize of its Revolving Credit Facility (“RCF”) increasing aggregate commitments"
A revolving credit facility is a type of loan that a business can borrow from whenever it needs money, up to a set limit. It’s like having a credit card for companies—allowing them to borrow, pay back, and borrow again as needed, providing flexibility for managing cash flow or funding short-term expenses.
non-gaap financial measures financial
"This press release contains references to non-GAAP financial measures"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Record Quarterly Collections Grow 19% to $309.9 Million
Estimated Remaining Collections (“ERC”) up 18% to $3.4 Billion
Pre-tax Income of $51.1 Million with Net Income of $37.6 Million and EPS of $0.61
Adjusted Pre-tax Income of $58.4 Million with Adjusted Net Income of $44.9 Million and Adjusted EPS of $0.73
Board of Directors Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.24 per Share

MINNEAPOLIS, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jefferson Capital, Inc. (“Jefferson Capital”), a leading analytically driven purchaser and manager of charged-off, insolvency and active consumer accounts, today announced its first quarter 2026 financial results.

“Jefferson Capital delivered excellent performance for the quarter with record collections and record revenue,” said David Burton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The strength of our business model with a differentiated investment strategy, disciplined underwriting and best-in-class efficiency positions us well to drive shareholder value now and in the future.”

“The investment environment remains favorable: consumer credit is at near record levels across all asset classes with elevated delinquencies and charge-offs, which create a long runway for portfolio supply. At the same time, the unemployment rate remains low which supports collection performance on our existing book and allows us to confidently deploy capital. We have never been better positioned to take advantage of the opportunities ahead with low leverage and ample capital resources.”

First Quarter 2026 Highlights (vs. First Quarter 2025)

  • Record collections grew 19% to $309.9 million
  • ERC rose 18% to $3.4 billion
  • Record revenue up 14% to $176.4 million
  • Sector-leading Cash Efficiency Ratio of 73.0%
  • Leverage ratio* improved to 1.79x as compared to 2.17x
  • Pre-tax Income of $51.1 million with Net Income of $37.6 million and EPS of $0.61
  • Adjusted Pre-tax Income* of $58.4 million
  • with Adjusted Net Income* of $44.9 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.73

Collections
The following table summarizes total collections by geographic area:

             
  Three Months Ended       
  March 31,  Increase % 
(in Millions) 2026 2025 (Decrease) Change 
United States $250.6 $214.3 $36.3 16.9%
Canada  32.2  25.8  6.4 24.8%
United Kingdom  10.8  10.2  0.6 5.9%
Latin America  16.3  10.6  5.7 53.8%
Total Collections $ 309.9 $ 260.9 $ 49.0  18.8%
             
  • Collections from purchased receivables increased 18.8% or $49.0 million to $309.9 million during the first quarter of 2026 versus $260.9 million during the same quarter in 2025
  • Collections in the United States included $54.5 million from the Bluestem portfolio purchase which closed in the fourth quarter of 2025

Estimated Remaining Collections

The following table summarizes total ERC by geographic area:

             
  March 31,  Increase % 
(in Millions) 2026 2025 (Decrease) Change 
United States $2,460.1 $2,155.2 $304.9 14.1%
Canada  408.3  317.8  90.5 28.5%
United Kingdom  198.0  146.4  51.6 35.3%
Latin America  289.4  218.5  70.9 32.4%
Total $ 3,355.8 $ 2,837.9 $ 517.9  18.2%
             
  • ERC in the United States included $237.7 million from the Bluestem portfolio purchase which closed in the fourth quarter 2025

Deployments
The following table summarizes the total deployments by geographic area:

             
  Three Months Ended       
  March 31,  Increase % 
(in Millions) 2026 2025 (Decrease) Change 
United States $88.0 $119.5 $(31.5) (26.4)%
Canada  33.7  52.0  (18.3) (35.2)%
United Kingdom  9.5  1.9  7.6  399.2 %
Latin America  18.5  1.8  16.7  929.6 %
Total Purchases $ 149.7 $ 175.2 $ (25.5)  (14.6)%
               
  • The Company invested $149.7 million during the quarter to acquire receivable portfolios, down 14.6% compared to $175.2 million in the first quarter 2025
  • As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $353.2 million in committed forward flows

Revenues

  • Total revenues increased $21.5 million for the quarter, or 13.9%, to $176.4 million compared to $154.9 million for the first quarter 2025. The growth was primarily the result of strong deployments in prior periods

Operating Expenses

  • Total operating expenses increased $30.5 million, or 46.8% to $95.6 million compared to $65.1 million for the first quarter 2025. The increase was primarily due to a $22.8 million rise in servicing expenses driven by increased collections, including $8.0 million in higher court costs from increased legal channel volume, and $7.4 million related to the Bluestem portfolio purchase and collection growth as well as $8.5 million in non-cash stock-based compensation expense
  • For the first quarter 2026, the Company recognized portfolio revenue of $15.3 million and net operating income of $7.9 million related to the Bluestem portfolio purchase

Leverage Ratio, Liquidity and Capital Resources

  • Leverage ratio* improved to 1.79x at March 31, 2026 compared to 2.17x at March 31, 2025 as a result of strong growth in portfolio cashflow
  • On April 22, 2026 Jefferson Capital completed an upsize of its Revolving Credit Facility (“RCF”) increasing aggregate commitments to $1.15 billion.
  • At March 31, 2026, the Company had $254 million drawn under the RCF
  • The $300 million 2026 maturity was pre-funded with a $500 million unsecured debt offering in May 2025, which paid down the RCF. The Company has segregated $300 million of RCF capacity to repay the $300 million maturity

Dividend

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable on June 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 26, 2026.

Recent Developments
On April 22, 2026, the Company entered into an amendment to its Credit Agreement dated May 21, 2021 (“The Amendment”). The Amendment increased the aggregate revolving credit commitments under the Credit Agreement by $150 million bringing the total to $1.150 billion. In addition, the Amendment increased the maximum cap on the aggregate amount to which the revolving credit commitments may be increased in the future pursuant to the incremental provisions of the Credit Agreement to $1.425 billion, allowing for future increases of up to an aggregate of $275 million. Except as described above, the Amendment did not include any other material changes.

*Leverage Ratio, Adjusted Pre-Tax Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of historical Leverage, Adjusted Pre-Tax Income and Adjusted Net Income, to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, please refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this press-release.

Webcast
A webcast to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2026 financial results is scheduled for today, May 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The live webcast and archived replay can be accessed in the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://investors.jcap.com/news-events/events.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains references to non-GAAP financial measures, including Leverage, Adjusted Pre-Tax Income, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EPS, which are financial measures that are not prepared in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). These non-GAAP measures are used by management as a supplemental measure, have certain limitations, and should not be construed as alternatives to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Our management believes Leverage, Adjusted Pre-Tax Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS help us provide enhanced period-to-period comparability of operations and financial performance and are useful to investors as other companies in our industry report similar financial measures. The non-GAAP measures as defined by us may not be comparable to similar non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies, which could limit such measures’ usefulness as comparative measures. Our presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items. Detailed reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables following this release.

About Jefferson Capital, Inc.
Founded in 2002, Jefferson Capital is an analytically driven purchaser and manager of charged-off, insolvency and active consumer accounts with operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Latin America. It purchases and services both secured and unsecured assets, and its growing client base includes Fortune 500 creditors, banks, fintech origination platforms, telecommunications providers, credit card issuers and auto finance companies. Jefferson Capital is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with additional offices and operations located in Sartell, Minnesota, Denver, Colorado and San Antonio, Texas (United States); Basingstoke, England; London, England and Paisley, Scotland (United Kingdom); London, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario (Canada); as well as Bogota (Colombia).

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Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements concerning our anticipated financial performance, execution of our business strategies and strength of our business model, the favorability of the investment environment, and our ability to continue paying quarterly cash dividends. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: a deterioration in the economic or inflationary environment in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or Latin America, including the interest rate environment; our ability to replace our portfolios of nonperforming loans with additional portfolios sufficient to operate efficiently and profitably; our ability to collect sufficient amounts on our nonperforming loans to fund our operations; the possibility that third parties we rely on to conduct collection and other activities fail to perform their services; the possibility that we could recognize significant decreases in our estimate of future recoveries on nonperforming loans; changes in, or interpretations of, federal, state, local, or international laws, including bankruptcy and collection laws, or changes in the administrative practices of various bankruptcy courts, which could negatively impact our business or our ability to collect on nonperforming loans; goodwill impairment charges that could negatively impact our net income and stockholders’ equity; our ability to comply with existing and new regulations of the collection industry, the failure of which could result in penalties, fines, litigation, damage to our reputation, or the suspension or termination of or required modification to our ability to conduct our business; adverse outcomes in pending or future litigation or administrative proceedings; the possibility that class action suits and other litigation could divert management’s attention and increase our expenses; investigations, reviews, or enforcement actions by governmental authorities, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which could result in changes to our business practices, negatively impact our deployment volume, make collection of account balances more difficult, or expose us to the risk of fines, penalties, restitution payments, and litigation; the possibility that compliance with complex and evolving international and United States laws and regulations that apply to our international operations could increase our cost of doing business in international jurisdictions; our ability to comply with data privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation; our ability to retain, expand, renegotiate or replace our credit facility and our ability to comply with the covenants under our financing arrangements; our ability to refinance our indebtedness; our ability to service our outstanding indebtedness; changes in interest or exchange rates, which could reduce our net income, and the possibility that future hedging strategies may not be successful; and the possibility that we could incur business or technology disruptions or cybersecurity incidents. These and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC, and our other filings with the SEC, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

 
Jefferson Capital, Inc.
Combined and Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, Amounts in Thousands)
 
 As of March 31,  As of December 31, 
 2026  2025
Assets     
Cash and cash equivalents$26,249  $23,231 
Restricted cash 19,359   24,320 
Accounts receivable 15,108   12,245 
Other assets 13,915   16,273 
Investments in receivables, net 1,929,069   1,928,742 
Credit card receivables (net of allowance for 15,130   16,312 
credit losses of $1,663 and $1,784)     
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,490   1,695 
Other intangible assets, net 5,870   6,541 
Goodwill 57,915   58,014 
Total Assets $2,084,105  $2,087,373 
      
Liabilities      
Accounts payable and accrued expenses$89,899  $95,208 
Other liabilities 3,891   4,179 
Current tax liabilities 933   855 
Deferred tax liabilities 113,186   101,957 
Notes payable, net 1,433,321   1,409,039 
Total Liabilities$1,641,230  $1,611,238 
      
Stockholders' Equity     
Common Stock par value $0.0001 per share; 330,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 and 55,371,991 and 58,298,923 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025$6  $6 
Additional paid-in capital (41,024)  (49,549)
Retained earnings 486,548   522,632 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2,655)  3,046 
Total stockholders' equity$442,875  $476,135 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$2,084,105  $2,087,373 


 
Jefferson Capital, Inc.
Combined and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited in Thousands, except Per Share amounts)
   
 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2026 2025
Revenues     
Total portfolio income$157,606  $138,693 
Changes in recoveries 7,057   3,621 
Total portfolio revenue 164,663   142,314 
Credit card revenue 1,735   1,898 
Servicing revenue 10,041   10,731 
Total Revenues 176,439   154,943 
Provision for credit losses 624   542 
Operating Expenses     
Salaries and benefits 22,375   14,022 
Servicing expenses 65,578   42,791 
Depreciation and amortization 872   1,608 
Professional fees 2,281   2,165 
Other selling, general and administrative 4,524   4,549 
Total Operating Expenses 95,630   65,135 
Net Operating Income 80,185   89,266 
      
Other Income (Expense)     
Interest expense (30,578)  (24,819)
Foreign exchange and other income (expense) 1,449   2,459 
Total other expense (29,129)  (22,360)
Income Before Income Taxes 51,056   66,906 
Provision for income taxes (13,422)  (2,679)
Net Income  37,634   64,227 
Foreign currency translation gain / (loss) (5,701)  3,884 
Comprehensive Income$31,933  $68,111 
      
Earnings per share     
Basic$0.61  $ 
Diluted 0.61    
Weighted average common shares outstanding     
Basic 55,589    
Diluted 55,592    


 
Jefferson Capital, Inc.
Combined and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in Thousands)
  
 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
 2026  2025  
Cash flows from operating activities     
Net income$37,634  $64,227 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation and amortization 872   1,608 
Amortization of debt issuance costs 1,643   1,120 
Provision for credit losses 624   542 
Stock-based compensation 8,525   350 
Deferred income tax 11,309   (18)
Changes in assets and liabilities:     
Other assets 2,190   (1,484)
Accounts receivable (2,968)  (6,557)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (20,189)  (8,108)
Net cash provided by operating activities 39,640   51,680 
Cash flows from investing activities     
Purchases of receivables, net (149,705)  (175,222)
Purchases of credit card receivables (5,466)  (6,123)
Collections applied to investments in receivables, net 145,235   118,502 
Collections applied to credit card receivables 5,912   6,752 
Purchases of property and equipment, net    (143)
Net cash used in investing activities (4,024)  (56,234)
Cash flow from financing activities     
Proceeds from notes payable 313,148   174,790 
Payments on notes payable (290,243)  (159,251)
Payment of debt issuance costs    (2)
Repurchase of common stock (58,912)   
Dividends paid to stockholders    (16,000)
Net used in financing activities (36,007)  (463)
Exchange rate effects on cash balances held in foreign currencies (1,552)  (2,819)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (1,943)  (7,836)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 47,551   38,243 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$45,608  $30,407 


 
Jefferson Capital, Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Metrics
 
Cash Efficiency Ratio
 
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
($in Millions) 2026 2025 
Collections $309.9  $260.9  
Credit card revenue  1.7   1.9  
Servicing revenue  10.0   10.7  
Cash Receipts (A) $321.7  $ 273.5  
        
Operating Expenses $95.6  $ 65.1  
Stock compensation  (8.5)  (0.4) 
Merger and acquisition and initial public offering expenses  (0.2)  (0.8) 
Adjusted Operating Expenses (B) $86.9  $ 63.9  
        
Cash Efficiency Ratio (A-B) / A  73.0 %  76.6 %


Adjusted Pre-tax Income
      
 Three Months Ended
 March 31,
($in Millions)2026 2025
Pre-tax Income$ 51.1  $ 66.9 
Foreign exchange and other income (expense) (1.4)  (2.5)
Stock Compensation 8.5   0.4 
Merger and acquisition and initial public offering expenses 0.2   0.8 
Adjusted Pre-tax Income$ 58.4  $ 65.7 


 
Jefferson Capital, Inc.
Supplemental Financial Information
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Metrics (Continued)
 
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS
 
  Three Months Ended  Increase % 
  March 31,  (Decrease) Change 
(in Millions, Except Adjusted EPS amounts) 2026 2025      
Net Income $37.6  $64.2  $(26.6) (41.4)%
Foreign exchange and other income (expense)  (1.4)  (2.5)  1.0  (41.1)%
Stock compensation  8.5   0.4   8.1  2,025.0 %
Merger and acquisition and initial public offering expenses  0.2   0.8   (0.6) (76.5)%
Adjusted Net Income $44.9  $62.9  $(18.1) (28.7)%
             
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (in millions)  55.4          
Expected vesting of non-vested restricted stock  6.2          
Adjusted weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   61.6          
             
Adjusted EPS $0.73          
             


Leverage Ratio      
       
 Trailing Twelve Months Ended 
 March 31, 
($in Millions)2026 2025 
Net cash provided by operating activities$ 256.8  $ 184.5  
Changes in prepaid expenses (7.5)  13.0  
Changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses (46.1)  (26.0) 
Provision for credit losses (2.5)  (3.2) 
Foreign exchange and other income (expense) (6.7)  3.1  
Cash interest paid 100.8   80.4  
Provision for income taxes 41.2   9.6  
Total portfolio revenue (588.7)  (446.9) 
Gross collections 1,047.7   718.2  
Stock compensation (8.3)  3.7  
Merger and acquisition and initial public offering expenses 11.3   15.3  
Adjusted Cash EBITDA (A)$ 798.0  $ 551.7  


       
 March 31, 
 2026 2025 
Borrowings, as reported$ 1,433.3  $ 1,212.0  
Unamortized issuance costs 20.9   12.3  
Unrestricted cash (26.2)  (27.0) 
Net Debt (B)$ 1,428.0  $ 1,197.3  
       
Leverage Ratio (B / A) 1.79 x 2.17 x



FAQ

How did Jefferson Capital (NASDAQ:JCAP) perform in Q1 2026?

Jefferson Capital reported higher collections, revenue, and earnings in Q1 2026. According to Jefferson Capital, collections rose 19% to $309.9 million and revenue grew 13.9% to $176.4 million, with GAAP EPS of $0.61 and adjusted EPS of $0.73.

What were Jefferson Capital's Q1 2026 collections and ERC?

Jefferson Capital’s Q1 2026 collections reached $309.9 million, and ERC was about $3.4 billion. According to Jefferson Capital, collections grew 19% year-over-year and total estimated remaining collections increased 18% to $3.3558 billion across the United States, Canada, the UK, and Latin America.

What were Jefferson Capital's Q1 2026 earnings and EPS (JCAP)?

Jefferson Capital generated Q1 2026 net income of $37.6 million and EPS of $0.61. According to Jefferson Capital, pre-tax income was $51.1 million, while adjusted net income was $44.9 million with adjusted EPS of $0.73, reflecting non-GAAP adjustments.

How did Jefferson Capital's leverage and liquidity change in early 2026?

Jefferson Capital’s leverage ratio improved and its credit capacity increased in early 2026. According to Jefferson Capital, leverage declined to 1.79x, and on April 22, 2026, revolving credit facility commitments were upsized by $150 million to $1.15 billion, with $254 million drawn at quarter-end.

What dividend did Jefferson Capital declare for Q1 2026 shareholders?

Jefferson Capital declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share. According to Jefferson Capital, this dividend is payable on June 4, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 26, 2026, continuing the company’s cash returns to investors alongside earnings growth.

How did Jefferson Capital's portfolio purchases and Bluestem acquisition impact Q1 2026?

Jefferson Capital reduced portfolio purchases overall but benefited from Bluestem contributions. According to Jefferson Capital, total purchases were $149.7 million, down 14.6%, while the Bluestem portfolio generated $15.3 million of revenue, $7.9 million of net operating income, and $54.5 million of U.S. collections.

What were Jefferson Capital's operating expenses in Q1 2026 and what drove the increase?

Jefferson Capital’s operating expenses rose to $95.6 million in Q1 2026. According to Jefferson Capital, this 46.8% increase was driven mainly by a $22.8 million rise in servicing costs, including $8.0 million higher court costs, $7.4 million related to Bluestem, and $8.5 million in stock-based compensation.