On Tuesday, Jan. 23, EZCORP
- Revenues grew 21% to $91.7 million.
- Profits surged 44% to $9.8 million, or $0.23 per share, compared to the $6.8 million, or $0.17 per share, recorded last year.
- Payday loans grew 47%, as the segment took on increased importance for the pawn shop operator.
- EZCORP has a three-star rating in Motley Fool CAPS.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
|
Avg. Est. |
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sales |
$85,500 |
$91,687 |
$75,800 |
21.0% |
|
Net Profit |
-- |
$9,761 |
$6,800 |
43.5% |
|
EPS |
$0.20 |
$0.23 |
$0.17 |
35.3% |
|
Diluted Shares |
-- |
43,306 |
40,600 |
6.7% |
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Margin Checkup
|
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change* |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Gross Margin |
67.47% |
60.16% |
7.31 |
|
Operating Margin |
15.95% |
13.59% |
2.36 |
|
Net Margin |
10.65% |
8.97% |
1.68 |
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Balance Sheet Highlights
|
Assets |
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cash + ST Invest. |
$39,964 |
$4,300 |
829.4% |
|
Accounts Rec. |
$13,575 |
$12,400 |
9.5% |
|
Inventory |
$35,235 |
$34,300 |
2.7% |
|
Liabilities |
Q1 2007 |
Q1 2006 |
Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounts Payable |
$19,689 |
$16,000 |
23.1% |
|
Long-Term Debt |
$0 |
$0 |
N/A |
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Cash Flow Highlights
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