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EZCORP Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

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Core Pawn Drives Record Fourth Quarter

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: EZPW), a leading provider of pawn transactions in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced results for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2026.

Unless otherwise noted, all amounts in this release are in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and comparisons shown are to the same period in the prior year.

FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Net income attributable to EZCORP increased 28% to $34.3 million. On an adjusted basis1, net income attributable to EZCORP increased 27% to $34.1 million.
  • Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 26% to $0.43. On an adjusted basis1, diluted earnings per share increased 23% to $0.43.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 33% to $64.0 million.
  • Total revenues increased 33% to $447.1 million, while gross profit increased 29% to $255.8 million.
  • Core pawn revenue increased 27% to $383.4 million and core pawn gross profit increased 29% to $243.6 million.
  • Pawn loans outstanding (PLO) increased 31% to $402.8 million.
  • We acquired the remaining interest in SMG in July 2026.
  • We grew our footprint by 41 stores, comprised of 25 de novo stores, 22 acquired stores, the consolidation of 4 stores and the closure of 2 stores.

FULL YEAR 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Net income attributable to EZCORP increased 51% to $165.9 million, an increase of $56.3 million. On an adjusted basis1, net income attributable to EZCORP increased 49% to $161.7 million.
  • Diluted earnings per share increased 46% to $2.07. On an adjusted basis1, diluted earnings per share increased 43% to $2.02.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 47% to $276.7 million.
  • Total revenues increased 33% to $1,694.7 million, while gross profit increased 32% to $985.0 million.
  • Core pawn revenue increased 24% to $1,453.2 million and core pawn gross profit increased 27% to $913.2 million.
  • Grew our footprint by 230 stores comprised of 190 acquired stores, 48 de novo stores, the consolidation of 6 stores and the closure of 2 stores.

CEO COMMENTARY AND OUTLOOK

Lachie Given, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We finished Fiscal 2026 with an exceptional quarter, driven by strong growth in our core pawn operating metrics across all of our geographies. Fourth quarter same-store PLO increased 13% in the U.S. and 25% in Latin America. Robust lending and higher merchandise sales and margin drove substantial earnings growth in the quarter even as scrap margins normalize, reflecting the strength, durability and compelling growth profile of our core pawn business. The full year was one of the best in our history, with diluted EPS increasing 46% to $2.07, alongside record revenue and pawn loans outstanding. We are excited to carry this momentum into fiscal 2027, continuing to serve our customers with passion and respect, and to enhance value for our shareholders.

“We significantly expanded our reach during the year, adding a net 230 stores through acquisitions and de novo openings to bring our total footprint to 1,590 locations, across 15 countries. These additions strengthened our presence in attractive existing markets, including Texas, Florida, Mexico and Guatemala, while SMG added new markets for us across the Caribbean and Central America. With SMG now wholly owned, we are focused on integrating the stores onto our systems and enhancing its culture and operating disciplines to elevate financial performance, in what remains a very exciting opportunity for us.

“These results build on our five-year track record of exceptional execution and earnings growth, demonstrating the operating leverage inherent in our business as we continue to scale. As we look ahead, our priorities remain consistent: to strengthen the core pawn business, expand our footprint through de novo stores and disciplined acquisitions, and allocate capital prudently, supported by a strong, liquid balance sheet. I thank our almost 10,000 team members for bringing People, Pawn, Passion to life, for another exceptional quarter and year of financial performance, positioning us well for further growth and long-term shareholder value.”

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

Three Months Ended September 30, As Reported   Adjusted1
in millions, except per share amounts   2026     2025     2026     2025
               
Total revenues $ 447.1   $ 336.8   $ 439.8   $ 336.8
Gross profit $ 255.8   $ 198.6   $ 251.7   $ 198.6
Income before income taxes $ 47.7   $ 36.3   $ 47.2   $ 37.0
Consolidated net income attributable to EZCORP $ 34.3   $ 26.7   $ 34.1   $ 26.9
Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP $ 0.43   $ 0.34   $ 0.43   $ 0.35
EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) $ 64.6   $ 47.3   $ 64.0   $ 48.0


Twelve Months Ended September 30 As Reported   Adjusted1
in millions, except per share amounts   2026     2025     2026     2025
               
Total revenues $ 1,694.7   $ 1,274.3   $ 1,657.6   $ 1,274.3
Gross profit $ 985.0   $ 746.1   $ 964.3   $ 746.1
Income before income taxes $ 224.3   $ 146.8   $ 217.8   $ 147.0
Consolidated net income attributable to EZCORP $ 165.9   $ 109.6   $ 161.7   $ 108.5
Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP $ 2.07   $ 1.42   $ 2.02   $ 1.41
EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) $ 284.0   $ 187.6   $ 276.7   $ 187.9
                       
  • PLO increased 31% to $402.8 million (16% on a same-store2 basis), primarily due to additional stores (including SMG) and higher average loan size on jewelry collateral.
  • Fourth quarter revenues increased 33% and gross profit increased 29%, reflecting improved pawn service charges (PSC), merchandise sales, and jewelry scrap sales. Excluding SMG, total revenues increased 20% and gross profit increased 18%. Full year total revenues increased 33% and gross profit increased 32%.
  • PSC increased 29% in the fourth quarter as a result of higher average PLO and additional stores. Full year PSC increased 26%.
  • Fourth quarter and full year merchandise sales gross margin increased to 37% from 35%, while aged general merchandise decreased 152 basis points (bps) to 1.4% of total general merchandise inventory.
  • Fourth quarter jewelry scrap sales increased 86% due to increase in gold price and jewelry purchases, and jewelry scrap sales gross margin decreased to 19% from 29% (as the gold price declined from third quarter levels, compared to a sharp increase during the prior year quarter). Full year jewelry scrap sales increased 144% due to the increase in gold price and jewelry purchases, and jewelry scrap sales gross margin increased to 30% from 27%.
  • Net inventory increased 44% (26% on a same-store basis) due to an increase in PLO, layaways and purchases. For the quarter, inventory turnover was down to 2.2x, from 2.3x and remained flat at 2.4x for the full year.
  • Store expenses increased 21% in the fourth quarter and 25% for the full year (4% and 10% on a same-store basis, respectively), primarily due to additional stores and labor costs, including minimum wage increases in Latin America.
  • General and administrative expenses increased 30% in the fourth quarter, primarily due to expenses associated with SMG. Full year expenses increased 26% mainly due to labor costs (including higher incentive compensation) and expenses associated with SMG.
  • Fourth quarter income before taxes increased to $47.7 million, up 31% from $36.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 33% to $64.0 million. Full year income before taxes increased by 53% to $224.3 million from $146.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 47% to $276.7 million.
  • Diluted earnings per share increased 26% to $0.43 for the fourth quarter. On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share increased 23% to $0.43. Full year diluted earnings per share increased 46% to $2.07. On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share increased 43% to $2.02.
  • Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $295.1 million from $469.5 million as of September 30, 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by the retirement of SMG’s existing third-party indebtedness of $134.2 million and cash used for acquisitions.

SEGMENT RESULTS

U.S. Pawn

  • PLO ended the year at $269.4 million, an increase of 15% (13% on a same-store basis) driven by higher average loan size, as rising gold prices resulted in higher jewelry collateral value.
  • Fourth quarter total revenues increased 14% and gross profit increased 12%, driven by increased jewelry scrap sales, PSC, and merchandise sales. Full year total revenues increased 18% and gross profit increased 17%.
  • PSC increased 12% for the quarter and full year as a result of higher average PLO.
  • Fourth quarter merchandise sales increased 7% (5% on a same-store basis), and sales gross margin increased by 160 bps to 39%. Full year merchandise sales increased 8% and merchandise sales gross profit margin increased by 150 bps to 39%.
  • Fourth quarter jewelry scrap sales increased 46% due to increase in gold price and jewelry purchases, and jewelry scrap sales gross margin decreased to 21% from 30% (as the gold price declined from third quarter levels, compared to a sharp increase during the prior year quarter). Full year jewelry scrap sales increased 100%, and jewelry scrap sales gross margin increased to 32% from 27% due to increase in gold price and jewelry purchases.
  • Net inventory increased 31% (27% on a same-store basis) due to increase in PLO, layaways and purchases. Inventory turnover decreased from 2.1x to 1.9x for the quarter, and 2.2x to 2.1x for the full year. Aged general merchandise decreased by 61 bps to 1.9%, or $0.8 million of total general merchandise inventory.
  • Fourth quarter store expenses increased 1% (decreased 1% on a same-store basis). Full year store expenses increased 6% (4% on a same-store basis).
  • Segment contribution increased 29% to $70.3 million in the fourth quarter and increased 35% to $280.7 million for the full year.
  • Segment store count increased to 563 due to the acquisition of 5 stores and the consolidation of 2 stores during the quarter.

Latin America Pawn

  • PLO increased 35% to $99.6 million (33% on a constant currency basis). On a same-store basis, PLO increased 25% (24% increase on a constant currency basis) due to strong loan demand and improved operational performance.
  • Fourth quarter total revenues increased 36% (28% on constant currency basis), and gross profit increased 35% (28% on a constant currency basis), primarily due to increased jewelry scrap sales, PSC and merchandise sales. Full year total revenues were up 33% (23% on a constant currency basis), while gross profit increased 39% (28% on a constant currency basis).
  • PSC increased in the fourth quarter to $44.9 million, an increase of 33% (25% on a constant currency basis) as a result of higher average PLO. For the full year PSC increased 32% (23% on a constant currency basis).
  • Fourth quarter merchandise sales increased 31% (23% on a constant currency basis) and 24% on a same-store basis (17% increase on a constant currency basis). Merchandise sales gross margin increased to 36% from 32%. For the full year, merchandise sales increased 29% (19% on a constant currency basis) and merchandise gross margin increased 420 bps to 35%.
  • Fourth quarter jewelry scrap sales increased 118% to $10.3 million (108% on a constant currency basis) due to the increase in gold price, and jewelry scrap sales gross profit decreased to $0.8 million (with a 7% margin) from $1.3 million (with a 27% margin), as the gold price declined from third quarter levels, compared to a sharp increase during the prior year quarter. Full year jewelry scrap sales increased 119% to $29.0 million (100% on a constant currency basis), and jewelry scrap sales margin decreased to 23% from 26%.
  • Net inventory increased 32% (31% on a constant currency basis) due to an increase in PLO. For the quarter, inventory turnover remained consistent at 2.9x and increased to 3.1x from 3.0x for the full year. On a same-store basis, net inventory increased by 22% (21% on a constant currency basis). Aged general merchandise decreased below 1% of total general merchandise inventory.
  • Fourth quarter store expenses increased 26% (19% on a constant currency basis) and increased 17% on a same-store basis (10% on a constant currency basis); and for the full year store expenses increased 36% (25% on a constant currency basis) and 25% (15% on a constant currency basis) on a same-store basis due to increased labor, in line with store activity and minimum wage increases.
  • Fourth quarter segment contribution increased 56% to $24.4 million (49% on a constant currency basis to $23.4 million). Full year segment contribution was up 46% to $88.5 million (35% on a constant currency basis).
  • Segment store count increased by 41 stores to 922 during the quarter due to 25 de novo stores and 17 acquired stores, partially offset by 1 store consolidation.

SMG

  • The second quarter of fiscal 2026 represents the first quarter of SMG consolidation. In the fourth quarter, we acquired the remaining shares of SMG, making it wholly owned. As SMG was not owned during the comparable prior-year period, results are presented on an absolute basis without year-over-year comparisons.
  • PLO of $33.7 million and net inventory of $31.3 million, with aged general merchandise at 1.5% of total general merchandise inventory.
  • Fourth quarter total revenues were $42.3 million, comprised of merchandise sales of $17.4 million (with a margin of 26%), PSC of $14.6 million, and jewelry scrap sales of $10.3 million (with a margin of 22%). Full year total revenues were $136.7 million, comprised of merchandise sales of $52.3 million (with a margin of 30%), PSC of $43.3 million, and jewelry scrap sales of $41.1 million (with a margin of 26%).
  • Fourth quarter store expenses totaled $15.5 million, and full year store expenses totaled $48.2 million.
  • Fourth quarter segment contribution was $4.3 million, and full year segment contribution was $19.0 million.
  • Segment store count at 105 due to the consolidation of 1 store and closure of 2 stores during the quarter.

FORM 10-K

EZCORP expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2026 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about November 12, 2026. The report will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://investors.ezcorp.com.

CONFERENCE CALL

EZCORP will host a conference call on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8:00 am Central Time to discuss fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2026 results. Analysts and institutional investors may participate on the conference call by registering online at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId30caa98675c4f6eb98946e8a60dbfeb. Once registered you will receive the dial-in details with a unique PIN to join the call. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously to the public through this link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/v2jhz4kh. A replay of the conference call will be available online at http://investors.ezcorp.com shortly after the end of the call. 

ABOUT EZCORP

Formed in 1989, EZCORP is a leading provider of pawn transactions in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. We also sell pre-owned and recycled merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and merchandise purchased from customers. We are dedicated to satisfying the short-term cash needs of consumers who are both cash and credit constrained, focusing on an industry-leading customer experience. EZCORP is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol EZPW.

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s strategy, initiatives and expected performance. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations as to the outcome and timing of future events. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, including all statements regarding the Company's strategy, initiatives and future performance, that address activities or results that the Company plans, expects, believes, projects, estimates or anticipates, will, should or may occur in the future, including future financial or operating results, are forward-looking statements. Actual results for future periods may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to a number of uncertainties and other factors, including operating risks, liquidity risks, legislative or regulatory developments, market factors, current or future litigation and risks associated with pandemics. For a discussion of these and other factors affecting the Company’s business and prospects, see the Company’s annual, quarterly and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time.

Contact:
Email: Investor_Relations@ezcorp.com
Phone: (512) 314-2220

Note: Percentages are calculated from the underlying numbers in thousands and, as a result, may not agree to the percentages calculated from numbers in millions. Numbers may not foot or cross foot due to rounding.
1 “Adjusted” basis, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes certain items. “Constant currency” basis, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. For additional information about these calculations, as well as a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, see “Non-GAAP Financial Information” at the end of this release.
2 “Same-store” basis, which is a financial measure, includes stores open the entirety of the comparable periods.


EZCORP, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

    Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands, except per share amount)     2026       2025       2026       2025  
Revenues:                
Merchandise sales   $ 220,704     $ 176,565     $ 854,971     $ 700,999  
Pawn service charges     162,685       125,966       598,205       474,228  
Core pawn revenues     383,389       302,531       1,453,176       1,175,227  
Jewelry scrap sales     63,640       34,244       241,364       98,884  
Other revenues     33       38       170       169  
Total revenues     447,062       336,813       1,694,710       1,274,280  
Merchandise cost of goods sold     139,803       114,072       540,102       455,677  
Core pawn gross profit     243,619       188,497       913,244       719,719  
Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold     51,481       24,171       169,639       72,538  
Gross profit     255,778       198,570       984,969       746,065  
Operating expenses:                
Store expenses     148,975       122,993       571,559       458,378  
General and administrative     38,239       29,425       133,469       106,230  
Impairment of other assets     1,723       877       1,723       877  
Depreciation and amortization     10,296       8,180       38,290       32,538  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other     169       110       281       135  
Other operating income     —       —       —       (1,262 )
Total operating expenses     199,402       161,585       745,322       596,896  
Operating income     56,376       36,985       239,647       149,169  
Interest expense     8,923       8,143       33,796       23,029  
Interest income     (2,252 )     (5,313 )     (12,439 )     (14,721 )
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates     (723 )     (1,970 )     (5,607 )     (6,150 )
Other (income) expense     2,756       (139 )     (441 )     238  
Income before income taxes     47,672       36,264       224,338       146,773  
Income tax expense     13,465       9,560       57,749       37,160  
Consolidated net income   $ 34,207     $ 26,704     $ 166,589     $ 109,613  
Consolidated net (income) attributable to non-controlling interest     96       —       (680 )     —  
Consolidated net income attributable to EZCORP     34,303       26,704       165,909       109,613  
                 
Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP   $ 0.56     $ 0.44     $ 2.70     $ 1.91  
Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP   $ 0.43     $ 0.34     $ 2.07     $ 1.42  
                 
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding     61,424       60,901       61,463       57,466  
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding     83,799       83,218       83,724       83,383  


EZCORP, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amount)   September 30, 2026   September 30, 2025
Assets:        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 295,116     $ 469,524  
Short-term restricted cash     2,358       525  
Pawn loans     402,761       307,496  
Pawn service charges receivable, net     61,821       48,733  
Inventory, net     358,348       248,457  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     37,597       51,221  
Total current assets     1,158,001       1,125,956  
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates     25,470       18,123  
Other investments     6,883       51,903  
Property and equipment, net     96,574       75,331  
Right-of-use assets     292,924       236,462  
Long-term restricted cash     13,876       14,664  
Goodwill     479,173       324,889  
Intangible assets, net     123,473       58,832  
Deferred tax asset, net     19,049       29,455  
Other assets, net     18,415       15,594  
Total assets   $ 2,233,838     $ 1,951,209  
         
Liabilities and equity:        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities     138,463       105,443  
Customer layaway deposits     45,198       33,901  
Operating lease liabilities, current     71,293       61,228  
Total current liabilities     254,954       200,572  
Long-term debt, net     520,008       518,076  
Deferred tax liability, net     2,344       2,571  
Operating lease liabilities     233,793       184,736  
Other long-term liabilities     29,552       19,769  
Total liabilities     1,040,651       925,724  
Commitments and contingencies        
Stockholders’ equity:        
Class A Non-Voting Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; shares authorized: 100,000,000; issued and outstanding: 58,409,584 as of September 30, 2026 and 57,921,451 as of September 30, 2025     584       579  
Class B Voting Common Stock, convertible, par value $0.01 per share; shares authorized: 3,000,000; issued and outstanding: 2,970,171 as of September 30, 2026 and 2025     30       30  
Additional paid-in capital     457,618       450,892  
Retained earnings     771,832       612,687  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (37,623 )     (38,703 )
Total EZCORP equity     1,192,441       1,025,485  
Non-controlling interest     746       —  
Total equity     1,193,187       1,025,485  
Total liabilities and equity   $ 2,233,838     $ 1,951,209  


EZCORP, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

    Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)     2026       2025  
     
Operating activities:        
Net income   $ 166,589     $ 109,613  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization     38,290       32,538  
Amortization of deferred financing costs     1,932       1,726  
Non-cash lease expense     69,172       59,265  
Deferred income taxes     (2,455 )     (3,084 )
Impairment of other assets     1,723       877  
Other adjustments     894       (1,942 )
Provision for inventory reserve     (451 )     858  
Stock compensation expense     16,790       12,465  
Equity in net income from investment in unconsolidated affiliates     (5,607 )     (6,150 )
Gain from remeasurement of previously held equity interest     (1,179 )     —  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:        
Pawn service charges receivable     (7,022 )     (3,833 )
Inventory     (35,807 )     (18,179 )
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets     7,744       (5,719 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities     (68,786 )     (41,420 )
Customer layaway deposits     9,218       11,712  
Income taxes     (4,880 )     258  
Net cash provided by operating activities     186,165       148,985  
Investing activities:        
Loans made     (1,312,115 )     (1,006,505 )
Loans repaid     723,174       557,761  
Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral     496,738       393,203  
Capital expenditures     (45,405 )     (38,561 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (41,010 )     (20,693 )
Issuance of notes receivable     (9,000 )     (5,895 )
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate     (7,584 )     (786 )
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates     3,929       3,614  
Net cash used in investing activities     (191,273 )     (117,862 )
Financing activities:        
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards     (6,371 )     (3,972 )
Proceeds from issuance of debt     —       300,000  
Debt issuance cost     —       (7,593 )
Payments on debt     (134,151 )     (6,410 )
Purchase and retirement of treasury stock     (11,036 )     (6,999 )
Payment of contingent consideration     (554 )     —  
Acquisition of non-controlling interest     (15,441 )     —  
Payments of finance leases     (945 )     (606 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities     (168,498 )     274,420  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash     243       (637 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash     (173,363 )     304,906  
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period     484,713       179,807  
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period   $ 311,350     $ 484,713  

                 

EZCORP, Inc.
OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
(Unaudited)

As a result of the acquisition of Founders One, LLC and its subsidiary Simple Management Group, Inc. effective January 2, 2026, the composition of our reportable segments changed beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. SMG is now reported as a standalone reportable segment. Our equity interest in Cash Converters International Limited is now included within Corporate. Prior period segment information has been recast to reclassify Cash Converters equity income and interest income from notes receivable from Founders from the 'Other Investments' segment to Corporate. Because SMG was not a consolidated subsidiary in any prior period presented, no prior period SMG segment results exist.

    Three Months Ended September 30, 2026
(in thousands)   U.S. Pawn   Latin America
Pawn
  SMG   Total
Segments
  Corporate
Items
  Consolidated
                         
Revenues:                        
Merchandise sales   $ 125,814     $ 77,506     $ 17,384   $ 220,704   $ —     $ 220,704  
Jewelry scrap sales     43,000       10,295       10,345     63,640     —       63,640  
Pawn service charges     103,224       44,889       14,572     162,685     —       162,685  
Other revenues     17       16       —     33     —       33  
Total revenues     272,055       132,706       42,301     447,062     —       447,062  
Merchandise cost of goods sold     76,976       50,010       12,817     139,803     —       139,803  
Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold     33,882       9,537       8,062     51,481     —       51,481  
Gross profit     161,197       73,159       21,422     255,778     —       255,778  
Segment and corporate expenses (income):                        
Store expenses     88,019       45,438       15,518     148,975     —       148,975  
General and administrative     —       —       —     —     38,239       38,239  
Impairment of other assets     —       —       —     —     1,723       1,723  
Depreciation and amortization     2,945       3,049       1,087     7,081     3,215       10,296  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other     (4 )     (2 )     175     169     —       169  
Interest expense     —       —       —     —     8,923       8,923  
Interest income     —       —       —     —     (2,252 )     (2,252 )
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates     —       —       —     —     (723 )     (723 )
Other (income) expense     (45 )     231       368     554     2,202       2,756  
Segment contribution   $ 70,282     $ 24,443     $ 4,274   $ 98,999        
Income (loss) before income taxes               $ 98,999   $ (51,327 )   $ 47,672  


    Three Months Ended September 30, 2025
(in thousands)   U.S. Pawn   Latin America
Pawn
  Total
Segments
  Corporate
Items
  Consolidated
                     
Revenues:                    
Merchandise sales   $ 117,288   $ 59,277     $ 176,565     $ —     $ 176,565  
Jewelry scrap sales     29,512     4,732       34,244       —       34,244  
Pawn service charges     92,125     33,841       125,966       —       125,966  
Other revenues     21     17       38       —       38  
Total revenues     238,946     97,867       336,813       —       336,813  
Merchandise cost of goods sold     73,694     40,377       114,071       —       114,071  
Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold     20,729     3,442       24,171       —       24,171  
Gross profit     144,523     54,048       198,571       —       198,571  
Segment and corporate expenses (income):                    
Store expenses     87,006     35,987       122,993       —       122,993  
General and administrative     —     —       —       29,425       29,425  
Impairment of other assets     263     —       263       614       877  
Depreciation and amortization     2,701     2,421       5,122       3,059       8,181  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other     66     44       110       —       110  
Interest expense     —     —       —       8,143       8,143  
Interest income (a)     —     —       —       (5,313 )     (5,313 )
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates (b)     —     —       —       (1,970 )     (1,970 )
Other (income) expense     7     (110 )     (103 )     (36 )     (139 )
Segment contribution   $ 54,480   $ 15,706     $ 70,186          
Income (loss) before income taxes           $ 70,186     $ (33,922 )   $ 36,264  


(a) Interest income includes $0.8 million of interest income from notes receivable from Founders, which has been recast from the "Other Investments" segment to Corporate to conform to the current period presentation.
(b) Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates includes $2.0 million of equity income from CCV, which has been recast from the "Other Investments" segment to Corporate to conform to the current period presentation.


    Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2026
(in thousands)   U.S. Pawn   Latin America
Pawn
  SMG   Total
Segments
  Corporate
Items
  Consolidated
                         
Revenues:                        
Merchandise sales   $ 511,502     $ 291,149     $ 52,320   $ 854,971     $ —     $ 854,971  
Jewelry scrap sales     171,236       28,999       41,129     241,364       —       241,364  
Pawn service charges     392,377       162,557       43,271     598,205       —       598,205  
Other revenues     107       63       —     170       —       170  
Total revenues     1,075,222       482,768       136,720     1,694,710       —       1,694,710  
Merchandise cost of goods sold     313,840       189,783       36,479     540,102       —       540,102  
Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold     117,087       22,308       30,244     169,639       —       169,639  
Gross profit     644,295       270,677       69,997     984,969       —       984,969  
Segment and corporate expenses (income):                        
Store expenses     352,201       171,200       48,158     571,559       —       571,559  
General and administrative     —       —       —     —       133,469       133,469  
Impairment of other assets     —       —       —     —       1,723       1,723  
Depreciation and amortization     11,314       11,208       2,396     24,918       13,372       38,290  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other     87       19       175     281       —       281  
Interest expense     —       —       —     —       33,796       33,796  
Interest income (c)     —       —       —     —       (12,439 )     (12,439 )
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates (d)     —       —       —     —       (5,607 )     (5,607 )
Other (income) expense     (45 )     (258 )     249     (54 )     (387 )     (441 )
Segment contribution   $ 280,738     $ 88,508     $ 19,019   $ 388,265          
Income (loss) before income taxes               $ 388,265     $ (163,927 )   $ 224,338  


(c) Interest income includes $1.0 million of interest income from notes receivable from Founders recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which has been recast from the "Other Investments" segment to Corporate to conform to the current period presentation.
(d) Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates includes $1.8 million of equity income from CCV recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which has been recast from the "Other Investments" segment to Corporate to conform to the current period presentation.


    Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2025
(in thousands)   U.S. Pawn   Latin America
Pawn
  Total
Segments
  Corporate
Items
  Consolidated
                     
Revenues:                    
Merchandise sales   $ 475,252   $ 225,747     $ 700,999     $ —     $ 700,999  
Jewelry scrap sales     85,658     13,226       98,884       —       98,884  
Pawn service charges     351,479     122,749       474,228       —       474,228  
Other revenues     103     66       169       —       169  
Total revenues     912,492     361,788       1,274,280       —       1,274,280  
Merchandise cost of goods sold     299,107     156,570       455,677       —       455,677  
Jewelry scrap cost of goods sold     62,746     9,792       72,538       —       72,538  
Gross profit     550,639     195,426       746,065       —       746,065  
Segment and corporate expenses (income):                    
Store expenses     332,048     126,330       458,378       —       458,378  
General and administrative     —     —       —       106,230       106,230  
Impairment of other assets     263     —       263       614       877  
Depreciation and amortization     10,750     8,612       19,362       13,176       32,538  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other     83     52       135       —       135  
Other operating income     —     —       —       (1,262 )     (1,262 )
Interest expense     —     —       —       23,029       23,029  
Interest income (e)     —     —       —       (14,721 )     (14,721 )
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates (f)     —     —       —       (6,150 )     (6,150 )
Other (income) expense     —     (330 )     (330 )     568       238  
Segment contribution   $ 207,495   $ 60,762     $ 268,257          
Income (loss) before income taxes           $ 268,257     $ (121,484 )   $ 146,773  


(e) Interest income includes $2.6 million of interest income from notes receivable from Founders, which has been recast from the "Other Investments" segment to Corporate to conform to the current period presentation.
(f) Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates includes $6.9 million of equity income from CCV, which has been recast from the "Other Investments" segment to Corporate to conform to the current period presentation.


EZCORP, Inc.

STORE COUNT ACTIVITY
(Unaudited)

  Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2026
  U.S. Pawn   Latin America
Pawn
  SMG   Consolidated
               
As of September 30, 2025 545     815     —     1,360  
New locations opened —     7     —     7  
Locations acquired 3     14     —     17  
Locations combined or closed (1 )   —     —     (1 )
As of December 31, 2025 547     836     —     1,383  
New locations opened —     4     2     6  
Locations acquired 12     —     105     117  
As of March 31, 2026 559     840     107     1,506  
New locations opened —     9     1     10  
Locations acquired 1     33     —     34  
Locations combined or closed —     (1 )   —     (1 )
As of June 30, 2026 560     881     108     1,549  
New locations opened —     25     —     25  
Locations acquired 5     17     —     22  
Locations combined or closed (2 )   (1 )   (3 )   (6 )
As of September 30, 2026 563     922     105     1,590  


  Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2025
  U.S. Pawn   Latin America
Pawn
  Consolidated
           
As of September 30, 2024 542     737     1,279  
New locations opened —     4     4  
As of December 31, 2024 542     741     1,283  
New locations opened —     9     9  
Locations acquired —     1     1  
Locations combined or closed —     (9 )   (9 )
As of March 31, 2025 542     742     1,284  
New locations opened —     10     10  
Locations acquired 3     40     43  
Locations combined or closed —     (1 )   (1 )
As of June 30, 2025 545     791     1,336  
New locations opened —     17     17  
Locations acquired 1     7     8  
Locations combined or closed (1 )   —     (1 )
As of September 30, 2025 545     815     1,360  


Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), we provide certain other non-GAAP financial information on a constant currency (“constant currency”) and adjusted basis. We use constant currency results to evaluate our Latin America Pawn operations, which are denominated primarily in Mexican pesos, Guatemalan quetzales and other Latin American currencies. We believe that presentation of constant currency and adjusted results is meaningful and useful in understanding the activities and business metrics of our operations and reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of our business that, when viewed with GAAP results, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. We provide non-GAAP financial information for informational purposes and to enhance understanding of our GAAP consolidated financial statements. We use this non-GAAP financial information primarily to evaluate and compare operating results across accounting periods.

Readers should consider the information in addition to, but not instead of or superior to, our financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

Constant currency results reported herein are calculated by translating consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations items denominated in local currency to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate from the prior-year comparable period, as opposed to the current period, in order to exclude the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations. In addition, we have an equity method investment that is denominated in Australian dollars and is translated into U.S. dollars. We used the end-of-period rate for balance sheet items and the average closing daily exchange rate on a monthly basis during the appropriate period for statement of operations items. The end-of-period and approximate average exchange rates for each applicable currency as compared to U.S. dollars as of and for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:

  September 30,   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
  2026   2025   2026   2025   2026   2025
                       
Mexican peso 18.1   18.3   17.3   18.6   17.6   19.7
Guatemalan quetzal 7.5   7.5   7.5   7.6   7.5   7.6
Honduran lempira 26.4   25.9   26.5   25.9   26.3   25.4
Australian dollar 1.4   1.5   1.4   1.5   1.4   1.6


Our statement of operations constant currency results reflect the monthly exchange rate fluctuations and so are not directly calculable from the above rates. Constant currency results, where presented, also exclude the foreign currency gain or loss.

Miscellaneous Non-GAAP Financial Measures

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
    2026       2025       2026       2025  
               
Consolidated net income $ 34.2     $ 26.7     $ 166.6     $ 109.6  
Interest expense   8.9       8.1       33.8       23.0  
Interest income   (2.3 )     (5.3 )     (12.4 )     (14.7 )
Income tax expense   13.5       9.6       57.7       37.2  
Depreciation and amortization   10.3       8.2       38.3       32.5  
EBITDA $ 64.6     $ 47.3     $ 284.0     $ 187.6  


  Total
Revenues
  Gross
Profit
  Income
Before Tax
  Tax
Effect
  Consolidated
Net Income
  NCI   Net Income
net of NCI
  Diluted
EPS
  EBITDA
2026 Q4 Reported $ 447.1     $ 255.8     $ 47.7     $ 13.5     $ 34.2     $ 0.1     $ 34.3     $ 0.43     $ 64.6  
Tax discrete adjustments   —       —       —       (0.1 )     0.1       —       0.1       —       —  
Contract termination   —       —       (2.0 )     (0.5 )     (1.5 )     —       (1.5 )     (0.02 )     (2.0 )
Corporate office impairment   —       —       1.7       0.4       1.3       —       1.3       0.02       1.7  
Founders value adjustment   —       —       0.4       0.1       0.3       —       0.3       0.01       0.4  
FX impact   —       —       0.4       0.1       0.3       —       0.3       —       0.4  
Constant Currency   (7.3 )     (4.1 )     (1.0 )     (0.3 )     (0.7 )     —       (0.7 )     (0.01 )     (1.1 )
2026 Q4 Adjusted $ 439.8     $ 251.7     $ 47.2     $ 13.2     $ 34.0     $ 0.1     $ 34.1     $ 0.43     $ 64.0  
                                   
                                   
  Total
Revenues
  Gross
Profit
  Income
Before Tax
  Tax
Effect
  Consolidated
Net Income
  NCI   Net Income
net of NCI
  Diluted
EPS
  EBITDA
2026 Full Year Reported $ 1,694.7     $ 985.0     $ 224.3     $ 57.7     $ 166.6     $ (0.7 )   $ 165.9     $ 2.07     $ 284.0  
Non-recurring foreign tax expense   —       —       —       (0.5 )     0.5       —       0.5       0.01       —  
Tax discrete adjustments   —       —       —       (0.1 )     0.1       —       0.1       —       —  
Contract termination   —       —       (2.0 )     (0.5 )     (1.5 )     —       (1.5 )     (0.02 )     (2.0 )
Corporate office impairment   —       —       1.7       0.4       1.3       —       1.3       0.02       1.7  
Corporate lease termination   —       —       (0.6 )     (0.1 )     (0.5 )     —       (0.5 )     (0.01 )     (0.6 )
Founders value adjustment   —       —       (1.2 )     (0.3 )     (0.9 )     —       (0.9 )     (0.01 )     (1.2 )
FX impact   —       —       (0.1 )     —       (0.1 )     —       (0.1 )     —       (0.1 )
Constant Currency   (37.1 )     (20.7 )     (4.3 )     (1.2 )     (3.1 )     —       (3.1 )     (0.04 )     (5.1 )
2026 Full Year Adjusted $ 1,657.6     $ 964.3     $ 217.8     $ 55.4     $ 162.4     $ (0.7 )   $ 161.7     $ 2.02     $ 276.7  


  Total
Revenues
  Gross
Profit
  Income
Before Tax
  Tax
Effect
  Consolidated
Net Income
  NCI   Net Income
net of NCI
  Diluted
EPS
  EBITDA
2025 Q4 Reported $ 336.8   $ 198.6   $ 36.3     $ 9.6     $ 26.7     $ —   $ 26.7     $ 0.34     $ 47.3  
Corporate office impairment   —     —     0.6       0.1       0.5       —     0.5       0.01       0.6  
Tax discrete adjustments   —     —     —       (0.6 )     0.6       —     0.6       0.01       —  
Non-recurring foreign tax expense   —     —     —       1.0       (1.0 )     —     (1.0 )     (0.01 )     —  
FX impact   —     —     0.1       —       0.1       —     0.1       —       0.1  
2025 Q4 Adjusted $ 336.8   $ 198.6   $ 37.0     $ 10.1     $ 26.9     $ —   $ 26.9     $ 0.35     $ 48.0  
                                   
                                   
  Total
Revenues
  Gross
Profit
  Income
Before Tax
  Tax
Effect
  Consolidated
Net Income
  NCI   Net Income
net of NCI
  Diluted
EPS
  EBITDA
2025 Full Year Reported $ 1,274.3   $ 746.1   $ 146.8     $ 37.2     $ 109.6     $ —   $ 109.6     $ 1.42     $ 187.6  
Corporate lease termination   —     —     (1.3 )     (0.3 )     (1.0 )     —     (1.0 )     (0.01 )     (1.3 )
Corporate office impairment   —     —     0.6       0.2       0.4       —     0.4       —       0.6  
Tax discrete adjustments   —     —     —       0.5       (0.5 )     —     (0.5 )     (0.01 )     —  
Non-recurring foreign tax expense   —     —     —       0.7       (0.7 )     —     (0.7 )     (0.01 )     —  
FX impact   —     —     0.9       0.2       0.7       —     0.7       0.02       1.0  
2025 Full Year Adjusted $ 1,274.3   $ 746.1   $ 147.0     $ 38.5     $ 108.5     $ —   $ 108.5     $ 1.41     $ 187.9  


  Three Months Ended
September 30, 2026
  Twelve Months Ended
September 30, 2026
(in millions) U.S. Dollar
Amount
  Percentage
Change YOY
  U.S. Dollar
Amount
  Percentage
Change YOY
               
Consolidated revenues $ 447.1     33 %   $ 1,694.7     33 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations   (7.3 )         (37.1 )    
Constant currency consolidated revenues $ 439.8     31 %   $ 1,657.6     30 %
               
Consolidated gross profit $ 255.8     29 %   $ 985.0     32 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations   (4.1 )         (20.7 )    
Constant currency consolidated gross profit $ 251.7     27 %   $ 964.3     29 %
               
Consolidated net inventory $ 358.3     44 %   $ 358.3     44 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations   (1.0 )         (1.0 )    
Constant currency consolidated net inventory $ 357.3     44 %   $ 357.3     44 %
               
Latin America Pawn gross profit $ 73.2     35 %   $ 270.7     39 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations   (4.1 )         (20.7 )    
Constant currency Latin America Pawn gross profit $ 69.1     28 %   $ 250.0     28 %
               
Latin America Pawn PLO $ 99.6     35 %   $ 99.6     35 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations   (1.2 )         (1.2 )    
Constant currency Latin America Pawn PLO $ 98.4     33 %   $ 98.4     33 %
               
Latin America Pawn PSC revenues $ 44.9     33 %   $ 162.6     32 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations   (2.5 )         (11.9 )    
Constant currency Latin America Pawn PSC revenues $ 42.4     25 %   $ 150.7     23 %
               
Latin America Pawn merchandise sales $ 77.5     31 %   $ 291.1     29 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations   (4.4 )         (22.7 )    
Constant currency Latin America Pawn merchandise sales $ 73.1     23 %   $ 268.4     19 %
               
Latin America Pawn segment profit before tax $ 24.4     56 %   $ 88.5     46 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations   (1.0 )         (6.2 )    
Constant currency Latin America Pawn segment profit before tax $ 23.4     49 %   $ 82.3     35 %



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