FMR LLC has disclosed a significant ownership position in EZCORP Inc. As of December 31, 2025, FMR and related entities beneficially owned approximately 4,818,567.86 shares of EZCORP Class A common stock, representing 8.3% of the class.
FMR reports sole voting power over 4,813,728 shares and sole dispositive power over 4,818,567.86 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. Abigail P. Johnson is also reported as a beneficial owner with sole dispositive power over the same share amount. The filing states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of EZCORP.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
EZCORP INC
(Name of Issuer)
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
302301106
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
302301106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
FMR LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
4,813,728.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
4,818,567.86
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,818,567.86
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
302301106
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Abigail P. Johnson
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
4,818,567.86
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
4,818,567.86
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
8.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
EZCORP INC
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2500 Bee Cave Rd,Building 1, Suite 200,Rollingwood,TX,USA,78746
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
FMR LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Not applicable
(d)
Title of class of securities:
CLASS A COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
302301106
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
4818567.86
(b)
Percent of class:
8.3 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0.00
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
4818567.86
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0.00
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the CLASS A COMMON STOCK of EZCORP INC. No one other person's interest in the CLASS A COMMON STOCK of EZCORP INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding CLASS A COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
FMR LLC
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 3, 2023, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:
02/04/2026
Abigail P. Johnson
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 26, 2023, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson**
Date:
02/04/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 10, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000003. ** This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 31, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000038.
What ownership stake does FMR LLC report in EZCORP (EZPW)?
FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of about 4,818,567.86 EZCORP Class A common shares, representing 8.3% of the class. This reflects a sizable institutional stake and is disclosed as of December 31, 2025, under Schedule 13G reporting requirements.
Who are the reporting persons in this EZCORP (EZPW) Schedule 13G?
The Schedule 13G lists FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson as reporting persons. FMR LLC is organized in Delaware, while Abigail P. Johnson is a United States citizen. Both report beneficial ownership of the same 4,818,567.86 EZCORP Class A common shares.
What voting and dispositive powers does FMR LLC have over EZCORP (EZPW) shares?
FMR LLC reports sole voting power over 4,813,728 EZCORP Class A common shares and sole dispositive power over 4,818,567.86 shares. It reports no shared voting power and no shared dispositive power, indicating exclusive authority over these positions within the disclosed structure.
Does Abigail P. Johnson have voting power over EZCORP (EZPW) shares?
The filing shows Abigail P. Johnson with sole dispositive power over 4,818,567.86 EZCORP Class A common shares, but zero sole or shared voting power. This means she is reported as a beneficial owner with authority over disposition, not voting, for the disclosed share amount.
Is the FMR LLC stake in EZCORP (EZPW) intended to influence control?
The certification states the EZCORP securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. It specifies they were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of EZCORP, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under Rule 240.14a-11.
Do other parties share in the economic interest of EZCORP (EZPW) shares held by FMR?
The filing notes one or more other persons may have rights to receive dividends or proceeds from the EZCORP Class A common stock held. However, it also states that no single other person has an interest in more than five percent of the total outstanding Class A shares.