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Burford Capital(LSE) BUR

Market Cap£592.88MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2009)+221%
5 Year-68%
1 Year-71%
1 Month-23%
£2.51
-7.19%
-0.19Today
Burford Capital last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 251.202026-10-08
Burford Capital stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-13.02%GBX 288.802026-10-01
1 month-22.76%GBX 325.202026-09-08
3 month-20.36%GBX 315.402026-07-10
Year to date-62.28%GBX 666.002025-12-31
1 year-70.99%GBX 866.002025-10-08
3 year-76.21%GBX 1,056.002023-10-09
5 year-67.98%GBX 784.502021-10-08
Since inception+221.41%GBX 0.842009-10-21

Burford Capital Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£592.88MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$365.30M

Net Income (TTM)

$57.26M

EPS (TTM)

-£5.72

P/E Ratio

-0.47

Dividend

£0.09

Beta (Volatility)

0.13 (Low)

Price

£2.51

Volume

138,127

Open

£2.69

Previous Close

£2.70

Daily Range

£2.50 - £2.69

52-Week Range

£2.50 - £8.77

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 4, 2026

BUR News

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About Burford Capital

Burford Capital Limited is a leading provider of legal finance products and services globally. The company specializes in funding litigation and arbitration matters, offering capital at various stages of the legal process. With a focus on legal risk management, Burford Capital also manages legal finance assets for third-party investors.

Products and Services
  • Capital funding for litigation and arbitration cases
  • Legal risk management and adverse legal cost insurance
  • Asset management services for legal finance assets
Growth Outlook
  • Strong demand for litigation funding is expected to drive revenue growth
  • Expansion into new markets enhances potential client base
  • Strategic partnerships may lead to increased asset management opportunities
Financial Highlights
  • Recent quarterly revenue of $102.4 million reflects strong operational performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of $174.9 million indicates robust growth
  • Cash and cash equivalents of $696.9 million provide a solid liquidity position
Burford Capital Limited operates in the asset management sector, focusing on legal finance. The company has established itself as a key player in providing capital for litigation, which is increasingly recognized as a viable investment strategy. The growth outlook remains positive, driven by rising demand for legal funding and potential market expansion. Recent financial performance shows a significant quarterly revenue increase, underscoring the company's operational strength. With a solid cash position, Burford Capital is well-equipped to capitalize on future opportunities in the legal finance market.
AI Generated • Sep 9, 2026

Industry

Diversified Financial Services

Sector

Financials

Employees

172

CEO

Christopher Peter Bogart

Website

www.burfordcapital.com

Headquarters

St. Peter Port, GU GY1 2NP, GG

BUR Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

-6.81%

Operating Margin

98.26%

Net Income Margin

106.35%

Return on Equity

-99.46%

Return on Capital

1.83%

Return on Assets

-38.60%

Earnings Yield

-2.13%

Dividend Yield

3.50%

Payout Ratio

-0.83%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£592.88MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

219.58M

Volume

138.13K

Avg. Volume

228.65K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$242.47M

Operating Income

$164.69M

EBITDA

$123.41M

Operating Cash Flow

$102.87M

Capital Expenditure

-$240.00K

Free Cash Flow

$102.63M

Cash & ST Invst.

$696.90M

Total Debt

$2.42B

Burford Capital Performance Analysis

Burford Capital annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 279,225,95774.3%
20232023-12-31USD 862,438,688208.9%
20242024-12-31USD 437,864,775-49.2%
20252025-12-31USD 297,101,368-32.1%
Burford Capital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-83.2%
Q22025-06-30858.9%
Q42025-09-30-60.1%
Q22026-06-3046.7%
Burford Capital annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.11N/A
20232023-12-31USD 2.201871.6%
20242024-12-31USD 0.51-76.7%
20252025-12-31USD 0.21-58.8%
Burford Capital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-124.2%
Q22025-06-30771.3%
Q42025-09-30-123.1%
Q22026-06-30111.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$102.41M

-5.5%

Gross Profit

$54.36M

-48.9%

Gross Margin

53.08%

N/A

Market Cap

£592.88MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£3.45M

N/A

Employees

172

N/A

Net Income

$2.20M

-95.9%

EBITDA

$13.97M

-83.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$696.90M

+44.1%

Total Debt

$2.42B

+34.9%

Accounts Receivable

$0.00

-100.0%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$2.42B

+34.9%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

-38.60%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-36.89%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$51.93M

+216.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$51.98M

+217.0%

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Questions About BUR

What is the current price of Burford Capital?

Burford Capital is trading at £2.51 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Burford Capital?

Over the past 52 weeks, Burford Capital has traded between £2.50 and £8.77.

How much debt does Burford Capital have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Burford Capital reported total debt of $1.82B.

How much cash does Burford Capital have on hand?

Burford Capital reported $525.07M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Burford Capital’s dividend yield?

Burford Capital currently has a dividend yield of 3.50%.

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