earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
PRA Group Q2 net income $58M, EPS $1.51; European ERC up $349M; new $150M buyback
PRA GROUP INC
- Net income $58M ($1.51 diluted EPS); total cash collections $559M (+4% YoY); ERC $8.9B (+7%).
- European ERC increased ~$349M after comprehensive review reflecting sustained overperformance; changes in expected recoveries $97M.
- Portfolio purchases $297M; new $150M share repurchase program authorized Aug 3, 2026; $10M repurchased in Q2.
- Operating expenses $219M (+$16M) driven by legal collection costs; compensation down $5M on cost actions.
- Adjusted EBITDA (TTM) $1.4B (+10%); cash efficiency ratio 61%.