Archon Capital Management sold its entire stake in EZCORP (367,433 shares worth ~$8.81 million) in May 2026, likely to lock in gains after the stock surged nearly 150% over the past year. Despite the fund's exit, EZCORP's fundamentals remain strong with record quarterly revenue of $446.9 million (up 46% YoY), net income surging 93%, and aggressive expansion adding 123 stores.

Ophir Asset Management disclosed a new $39 million position in EZCORP (EZPW), acquiring 1.6 million shares as the pawn shop operator's stock surged 135% over the past year. The investment comes as EZCORP reported strong quarterly results with 46% revenue growth and 76% EBITDA growth, driven by demand for short-term loans and higher gold prices. The company expanded aggressively, adding 123 stores to reach 1,506 locations across 16 countries.

EZCORP announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Founders One, LLC, which operates 105 pawn stores under brands like 'La Familia Pawn and Jewelry' and 'CashWiz' across the U.S. and 11 additional countries. The transaction closed on January 2, 2026, with EZCORP converting $45 million in preferred equity and $10 million in notes receivable to common equity, plus contributing $9.4 million in cash. EZCORP now owns 87.7% of Founders and will consolidate its financial results, bringing the company's total store count to 1,488 across 16 countries. Founders generated $147 million in revenue and $79 million in gross profit for fiscal 2024.

EZCORP will release its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on July 30, 2025, followed by a webcast and conference call on July 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the company's performance.

EZCORP, a leading pawn loan provider in the US and Latin America, has acquired 40 pawn stores across 13 states in Mexico, expanding its footprint and diversifying its portfolio with the addition of auto pawn services.

EZCORP, a leading provider of pawn loans in the US and Latin America, has terminated its acquisition agreement with Presta Dinero, S.A. de C.V. for the purchase of 53 stores in Mexico. The company remains excited about its expansion opportunities in Mexico and continues to grow its footprint through opening new stores and pursuing opportunistic acquisitions.

EZCORP, a leading pawn loan provider in the US and Latin America, has announced an agreement to acquire 53 pawn stores in Mexico from Presta Dinero, a specialist in auto pawn transactions. The acquisition will expand EZCORP's geographic presence and product offerings in Mexico.

The article discusses the recent positive price trend in EZCORP (EZPW) stock, which has gained 16.7% over the past 12 weeks and 4.7% in the last 4 weeks. The stock's Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that the momentum is likely to continue.

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