
PRA Group (PRAA) Stock Forecast & Price Target
PRA Group (PRAA) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
PRA Group Inc. experienced a significant increase in legal cash collections, rising 27% year-over-year to $125 million in the third quarter, contributing to a total cash collection of $542 million, which was up 14% annually and exceeded projections. The company reported a strong portfolio income of $259 million in the quarter, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous year, driven by effective management of nonperforming loans across its various portfolio segments. Additionally, operational improvements have led to expanding margins, while total revenue for the third quarter reached $311 million, surpassing expectations and benefiting from an increased net positive change in expected recoveries.
Bears say
PRA Group reported a substantial earnings shortfall, with actual earnings of $0.09 significantly below the projected $0.54, primarily driven by a 4% decline in collections. Additionally, the company reduced its full-year guidance for Return on Average Tangible Equity from 12% to below that level, reflecting concerns over cash flow and market conditions. The portfolio yield of 23.3% was below expectations, contributing to a revenue shortfall, with actual figures reaching $270 million against an anticipated $296 million, indicating weakening operational performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of PRA Group and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
PRA Group (PRAA) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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