PRA Group Delivers Strong Q2 2026 with $58M Net Income, $349M European ERC Boost, and New $150M Buyback
PRAA sits 90% above its 52-week low of $10.25.
Summary
PRA Group posted Q2 2026 net income of $58 million ($1.51 diluted EPS), boosted by a $349 million increase in European ERC from a portfolio review. The board authorized a new $150 million share buyback, and the company repurchased $10 million in shares during the quarter.
Updates
· SEC 10-Q — The 10-Q confirms Q2 net income of $57.9 million, diluted EPS of $1.51, and the new $150 million buyback authorization.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · PRAA
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Q2 2026 Net Income of $58M
Net income attributable to PRA Group reached $57.9 million, or $1.51 diluted EPS, compared to $42.4 million ($1.08 EPS) in Q2 2025, driven by higher portfolio revenue and a $349 million European ERC increase.
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European ERC Boost of $349M
A comprehensive review of European portfolios added approximately $349 million to estimated remaining collections (ERC), reflecting over six years of cash overperformance and improved forecasting, which is expected to lift future portfolio income.
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New $150M Share Repurchase Program
The board authorized a new $150 million buyback program with no expiration, adding to the $10 million repurchased in Q2 2026, signaling confidence in the stock's value.
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Cash Collections Up 4% to $559M
Total cash collections grew to $558.5 million, with U.S. Core up 6% and Europe Core up 8% on a constant currency basis, demonstrating strong operational execution.
Analysis · PRAA · Finance
A standout quarter saw net income surge to $58 million, fueled by a $349 million increase in European estimated remaining collections (ERC) after a comprehensive portfolio review. That uplift, reflecting over six years of sustained cash overperformance in Europe, signals materially higher future portfolio income. Meanwhile, the board authorized a new $150 million share repurchase program, adding a significant capital return lever. With $998 million in credit availability and disciplined portfolio purchases, the company is balancing growth investments with shareholder returns, reinforcing its financial strength.
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At the time of this filing, PRAA was trading at $19.49 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $692.3M. The 52-week trading range was $10.25 to $22.55. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.