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Burford Capital(LSE) BUR

Market Cap£717.60MMarket 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)+289%
5 Year-57%
1 Year-69%
1 Month+1%
£3.18
-2.81%
-0.09Today
Burford Capital last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 321.802026-07-27
Burford Capital stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+8.2%GBX 297.402026-07-20
1 month+0.94%GBX 318.802026-06-26
3 month-10.76%GBX 360.602026-04-28
Year to date-51.68%GBX 666.002025-12-31
1 year-68.64%GBX 1,026.002025-07-25
3 year-69.21%GBX 1,045.002023-07-28
5 year-57.46%GBX 756.502021-07-28
Since inception+289.03%GBX 0.842009-10-21

Burford Capital Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£717.60MMarket 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)

$358.88M

Net Income (TTM)

$61.46M

EPS (TTM)

-£5.43

P/E Ratio

-0.60

Dividend

£0.09

Beta (Volatility)

-0.07 (Low)

Price

£3.18

Volume

234,937

Open

£3.29

Previous Close

£3.18

Daily Range

£3.09 - £3.29

52-Week Range

£2.86 - £10.50

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 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 to clients and law firms at various stages of the legal process. Established in 2009, Burford Capital operates in two segments: Principal Finance and Asset Management.

Products and Services
  • Capital funding for litigation and arbitration cases
  • Legal risk management and adverse cost insurance
  • Management of legal finance assets for third-party investors
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue peaked at $174.85 million, indicating strong demand
  • Positive cash flow from operations of $153.78 million in Q3 2025
  • Continued expansion in legal finance market expected to drive future growth
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve-month revenue of $588.8 million
  • Net income of $30.93 million in Q1 2025, showcasing profitability
  • Dividend yield of approximately 2.95%, reflecting shareholder returns
Burford Capital Limited has established itself as a significant player in the legal finance sector, providing essential funding solutions that enable clients to pursue legal claims without upfront costs. The company's dual focus on Principal Finance and Asset Management allows it to cater to a diverse range of clients, from individual litigants to large law firms. The growth outlook remains robust, supported by increasing demand for legal financing solutions. Recent financial performance highlights a strong revenue trajectory, with a notable peak in quarterly revenue and positive cash flow from operations. The company’s ability to generate net income further underscores its operational efficiency and market position. Investors may find Burford Capital's commitment to innovation and expansion in the legal finance market appealing, as it continues to navigate the complexities of the legal landscape while delivering value to its stakeholders.
AI Generated • Jul 11, 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

56.69%

Operating Margin

24.54%

Net Income Margin

18.27%

Return on Equity

2.53%

Return on Capital

1.83%

Return on Assets

0.94%

Earnings Yield

-1.67%

Dividend Yield

2.89%

Payout Ratio

21.84%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£717.60MMarket 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

234.94K

Avg. Volume

252.28K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$239.59M

Operating Income

$125.31M

EBITDA

$84.03M

Operating Cash Flow

$144.82M

Capital Expenditure

$214.00K

Free Cash Flow

$145.03M

Cash & ST Invst.

$566.44M

Total Debt

$2.14B

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
Q12025-03-31494.2%
Q22025-06-3061.4%
Q32025-09-30-60.1%
Q42025-12-31-91.6%
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
Q12025-03-31341.0%
Q22025-06-30178.6%
Q32025-09-30-123.1%
Q42025-12-31-88.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

$5.89M

-67.7%

Gross Profit

-$34.33M

-202.3%

Gross Margin

-5.83%

N/A

Market Cap

£717.60MMarket 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

£4.17M

N/A

Employees

172

N/A

Net Income

-$37.50M

-189.2%

EBITDA

-$53.70M

-431.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

$566.44M

+20.5%

Total Debt

$2.14B

+20.4%

Accounts Receivable

$0.00

-100.0%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$2.14B

+20.4%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

0.94%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

1.34%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$80.00M

-317.0%

Operating Cash Flow

-$79.90M

-328.2%

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Questions About BUR

What is the current price of Burford Capital?

Burford Capital is trading at £3.18 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Burford Capital?

Over the past 52 weeks, Burford Capital has traded between £2.86 and £10.50.

How much debt does Burford Capital have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Burford Capital reported total debt of $1.83B.

How much cash does Burford Capital have on hand?

Burford Capital reported $532.78M 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 2.89%.

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