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Burford Capital(NYSE) BUR

Market Cap$909.08MMarket 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 (2015)+108%
5 Year-62%
1 Year-69%
1 Month+6%
$4.14
-3.04%
-0.13Today
Burford Capital last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 4.142026-08-18
Burford Capital stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.61%USD 4.342026-08-11
1 month+5.61%USD 3.922026-07-17
3 month-10.15%USD 4.612026-05-20
Year to date-52.96%USD 8.802025-12-31
1 year-68.97%USD 13.342025-08-18
3 year-66.87%USD 12.502023-08-18
5 year-61.94%USD 10.882021-08-19
Since inception+107.89%USD 1.992015-04-02

Burford Capital Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$909.08MMarket 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)

-$1.37B

Net Income (TTM)

-$1.60B

EPS (TTM)

-$7.71

P/E Ratio

-0.54

Dividend

$0.13

Beta (Volatility)

1.19 (Average)

Price

$4.14

Volume

1,330,447

Open

$4.20

Previous Close

$4.14

Daily Range

$4.14 - $4.23

52-Week Range

$3.59 - $14.14

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 4, 2026

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About Burford Capital

Burford Capital provides legal finance solutions, aiding law firms and businesses. It offers funding for legal cases, easing financial burdens. This service is crucial for clients needing capital to pursue legal claims.

Products and Services

Core Legal Finance: Provides funding for legal cases, helping clients manage litigation costs.

Complex Strategies: Offers tailored financial solutions for intricate legal scenarios.

Post-Settlement Finance: Supplies capital after legal settlements, aiding cash flow management.

Asset Management: Manages legal finance assets, optimizing returns for investors.

Insurance Solutions: Provides insurance products to mitigate legal financial risks.

Advisory Services: Offers strategic advice to enhance legal finance outcomes.

Growth and Expansion

Incorporated in 2009, Burford Capital has steadily expanded its legal finance offerings.

Entered the New York Stock Exchange in 2020, broadening its investor base.

Continues to develop specialized financial products for the legal industry.

What Makes Burford Capital Special

Burford Capital stands out with its niche focus on legal finance, offering unique solutions. Its expertise in this area provides clients with specialized financial products not widely available elsewhere.

Five Things You Need to Know

Market cap of $2.98 billion as of 2023.

Stock price ranges from $11.17 to $16.37.

Operates in the asset management industry.

Based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.

Employs 160 full-time staff.

Bottom Line

Burford Capital has evolved by focusing on legal finance, offering specialized solutions. Its adaptability and niche expertise position it uniquely in the financial services sector.

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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

-15.49%

Operating Margin

107.13%

Net Income Margin

116.68%

Return on Equity

-77.33%

Return on Capital

1.83%

Return on Assets

-37.41%

Earnings Yield

-1.85%

Dividend Yield

3.02%

Payout Ratio

-1.72%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$909.08MMarket 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

1.33M

Avg. Volume

2.14M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$212.18M

Operating Income

-$1.47B

EBITDA

$53.52M

Operating Cash Flow

-$325.57M

Capital Expenditure

-$298.00K

Free Cash Flow

-$325.87M

Cash & ST Invst.

$747.26M

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 343,945,00056.1%
20232023-12-31USD 1,072,056,000211.7%
20242024-12-31USD 559,509,000-47.8%
20252025-12-31USD 391,547,000-30.0%
Burford Capital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3061.4%
Q32025-09-30-69.5%
Q42025-12-31-89.0%
Q22026-06-30N/A
Burford Capital annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.14N/A
20232023-12-31USD 2.741891.0%
20242024-12-31USD 0.66-76.0%
20252025-12-31USD 0.28-57.5%
Burford Capital sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30178.6%
Q32025-09-30-123.1%
Q42025-12-31-88.9%
Q22026-06-30N/A

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

-$1.60B

-1580.4%

Gross Profit

$92.53M

+24.3%

Gross Margin

-5.77%

N/A

Market Cap

$909.08MMarket 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

$5.29M

N/A

Employees

172

N/A

Net Income

-$1.63B

-5369.7%

EBITDA

$13.97M

-68.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$747.26M

+53.6%

Total Debt

$2.42B

+35.8%

Accounts Receivable

$113.15M

+10.2%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$2.43B

+36.4%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

-37.41%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-35.53%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$84.75M

-154.6%

Operating Cash Flow

-$84.65M

-154.6%

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Questions About BUR

What is the current price of Burford Capital?

Burford Capital is trading at $4.14 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Burford Capital?

Over the past 52 weeks, Burford Capital has traded between $3.59 and $14.14.

How much debt does Burford Capital have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Burford Capital reported total debt of $2.42B.

How much cash does Burford Capital have on hand?

Burford Capital reported $696.90M 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 3.02%.

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