Encore Capital Group (ECPG) has surged 73.8% YTD, outperforming peers and the S&P 500. The company benefits from robust U.S. portfolio supply, record collections of $1.46B, and raised 2026 guidance for $1.40-$1.50B in purchases and $13-$14 GAAP EPS. However, heavy U.S. concentration (85.3% of purchases), rising legal expenses (+25.8% YoY), and funding costs pose risks. ECPG trades at a forward P/E of 6.58X, below industry average, and carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating.

Four stocks trading near their 52-week highs—PRA Group, Centene, BILL Holdings, and Par Pacific—demonstrate strong earnings growth and positive momentum. Using a screening strategy that targets stocks with robust fundamentals, undervalued metrics, and consistent price momentum, these companies are positioned for continued upside despite trading at elevated price levels.

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The article highlights three undervalued stocks with potential double-digit upside: Alibaba, Nucor, and PRA Group. Alibaba benefits from China's economic recovery, Nucor is positioned to capitalize on steel demand, and PRA Group specializes in debt collection, which could see increased business as consumer delinquency rates rise.

PRA Group, Inc. reported strong Q2 2024 earnings, with EPS of $0.54 significantly exceeding the consensus estimate. The company saw improved cash collections, higher portfolio income, and solid purchasing activity, though expenses also increased. The company provided an optimistic outlook for 2024, expecting continued portfolio investment and double-digit cash collection growth.

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PRA Group's (PRAA) first-quarter results benefit from improved collections from Brazil, Europe and the United States. Rising legal collection costs and fees partially offset the results.

Growing portfolio supply in the United States, coupled with pricing tailwinds and improvement in cash efficiency ratio, poise PRA Group (PRAA) well for growth.

Encore Capital's (ECPG) fourth-quarter 2023 results are likely to reflect higher expenses and global collections.

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