GSA Capital Partners LLP Has $1.49 Million Holdings in EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW)

GSA Capital Partners LLP grew its position in shares of EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW - Free Report) by 161.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 132,972 shares of the credit services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 82,025 shares during the quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP owned about 0.24% of EZCORP worth $1,491,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of EZPW. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. boosted its holdings in shares of EZCORP by 44.4% during the second quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 1,460,564 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $15,292,000 after acquiring an additional 449,360 shares during the period. Boston Partners lifted its holdings in EZCORP by 59.5% in the first quarter. Boston Partners now owns 843,105 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $9,553,000 after purchasing an additional 314,435 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its holdings in EZCORP by 62.0% in the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 565,636 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $5,922,000 after purchasing an additional 216,480 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in EZCORP by 40.3% in the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 551,267 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $6,244,000 after purchasing an additional 158,216 shares during the period. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new stake in EZCORP in the second quarter worth about $1,624,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.83% of the company's stock.

EZCORP Price Performance

EZCORP stock traded up $0.17 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $12.02. The company's stock had a trading volume of 420,220 shares, compared to its average volume of 510,139. The company has a quick ratio of 1.99, a current ratio of 2.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $11.34 and its 200-day moving average price is $10.87. EZCORP, Inc. has a 12 month low of $7.72 and a 12 month high of $12.23. The company has a market capitalization of $657.97 million, a PE ratio of 10.82 and a beta of 1.03.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on EZPW shares. Stephens started coverage on shares of EZCORP in a report on Wednesday. They issued an "equal weight" rating and a $13.00 price objective for the company. Canaccord Genuity Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $19.00 price objective on shares of EZCORP in a report on Friday, October 4th.

EZCORP Company Profile

EZCORP, Inc provides pawn services in the United States and Latin America. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Pawn, Latin America Pawn, and Other Investments. The company offers pawn loans collateralized by tangible personal property, jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods, and musical instruments.