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Western Union’s stablecoin play: can legacy finance win the digital payments race?

Western Union has launched Stablecard, a Visa-linked digital wallet using its USDPT stablecoin on Solana, across 37 markets. This move aims to leverage its extensive cash-out network to compete in the digital payments race, despite the stablecoin technology potentially undermining its traditional high-margin remittance …

KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to OneMain Financial Issuance Trust 2026-2

KBRA has assigned preliminary ratings to four classes of notes totaling $750.0 million issued by OneMain Financial Issuance Trust 2026-2 (OMFIT 2026-2), a consumer loan ABS transaction. This represents OneMain's second consumer loan ABS securitization in 2026 and their 33rd such transaction since 2013. …

Earnings call transcript: Oportun tops guidance in Q2 2026 as stock rises after hours

Oportun (OPRT) exceeded its Q2 2026 guidance with strong revenue, adjusted EPS, and EBITDA, leading to a rise in its stock after hours. The company reported its seventh consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability, improved credit performance, and raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance. Management …

Oportun Financial (NASDAQ:OPRT) Updates FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Earnings call transcript: Encore Capital Group tops revenue in Q2 2026, EPS slips

Encore Capital Group reported Q2 2026 revenue of $491.9 million, exceeding Wall Street expectations, though EPS of $2.81 fell slightly short of the $2.87 forecast due to $1.00 per share in refinancing costs. The company's global collections reached a record $737 million, up 13% …

These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Upstart After Upbeat Q2 Results

Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) reported strong second-quarter results, exceeding revenue estimates and affirming its FY2026 sales guidance. Following the upbeat performance, analysts from Piper Sandler and Needham both increased their price targets for the stock, maintaining their Overweight and Buy ratings, respectively. The company's …

Encore Capital (Nasdaq: ECPG) lifts revenue and net income in Q2 2026

Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE: AGM) nets 463 shares from SAR exercise

Brian M. Brinch, EVP and Chief Risk Officer of Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM), exercised 939 stock appreciation rights (SARs) granted in March 2022. Through net share settlement, he received 463 Class C shares, retaining 238 while 225 shares were withheld for tax obligations and …

Oportun Q2 GAAP Net Income Rises 24 Percent to $8.5 Million

Oportun (OPRT) reported a 24% increase in Q2 2026 GAAP net income to $8.5 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 56% to $49 million. The company's 30-plus day delinquency rate improved to 4.0%, the lowest since Q4 2021, leading to raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance. …

Earnings Flash (ECPG) Encore Capital Group, Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue $491.9M, vs. FactSet Est of $455.1M

Encore Capital Group, Inc. (ECPG) announced its Q2 revenue of $491.9 million, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $455.1 million. The company is a specialty finance firm focused on debt recovery solutions and managing portfolios of defaulted consumer receivables. Its shares have seen a significant …

Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) Posts Q2 CY2026 Sales In Line With Estimates

Crane NXT (NYSE:CXT) reported Q2 CY2026 results with sales up 22% year-on-year to $493.2 million, meeting Wall Street estimates. The company's non-GAAP profit of $1.10 per share exceeded analysts' consensus by 6.3%. Management also raised its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $4.32 at the …

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) CFO Ling Hai receives 2,657 RSUs vesting through 2029

Mastercard's CFO, Ling Hai, was granted 2,657 restricted stock units (RSUs) on August 3, 2026. These RSUs will vest in three annual tranches from 2027 to 2029. Following this award, Ling Hai beneficially owns 35,838.5 shares of Mastercard Class A Common Stock, including shares …

Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) officer discloses share, RSU and option positions

Mastercard Inc.'s Chief Commercial Payments Officer, Dimitrios Dosis, has reported his initial beneficial ownership, totaling 11,559.657 Class A common shares. This includes various restricted stock units (RSUs) and earned performance stock units with vesting schedules extending to 2029, alongside employee stock options with exercise …

Finance of America Companies (FOA) president sells 750 shares under plan

Kristen N. Sieffert, President of Finance of America Companies Inc. (FOA), sold 750 shares of Class A common stock on August 3, 2026, at an average price of $23.6084 per share. This transaction was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established on December …

Encore Capital Group posts Q2 results: $491.9M revenue, $64M net income, $2.81 diluted EPS

Encore Capital Group reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue reaching $491.9 million and net income of $64 million, translating to $2.81 diluted earnings per share, despite incurring significant refinancing costs. The company achieved record global collections and U.S. portfolio purchases, leading management to …

Upstart’s Q2 auto loan originations surge 264% YoY

Upstart, an AI-based fintech, significantly increased its auto loan originations in Q2 2026, reaching $426 million, a 264.1% year-over-year increase. The company decided to discontinue its auto refinance business to concentrate on more promising areas of its portfolio and has also received conditional approval …

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) grants 2,303 RSUs to Dimitrios Dosis

Mastercard's Chief Commercial Pmts Officer, Dimitrios Dosis, was granted 2,303 restricted stock units (RSUs) on August 3, 2026. These RSUs, tied to Class A common stock, will vest in three annual installments through August 3, 2029. Following this grant, Dosis's direct holdings in Mastercard …

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) CSO sells 4,280 shares after option exercise

Mastercard's Chief Services Officer, Linda Pistecchia Kirkpatrick, exercised 4,280 employee stock options and subsequently sold all 4,280 shares in multiple transactions on August 4, 2026, under a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sales occurred at various prices between $564.92 and $572.89 per share, …

Medallion Financial Corp Q2 2026: Revenue $84.4M, EPS $0.31— 10-Q Summary

Medallion Financial Corp (MFIN) reported its Q2 2026 results, showing revenue of $84.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.31. Although total interest income increased year-over-year, net income attributable to the company and diluted EPS both declined compared to the prior year. The company saw …

Encore Capital purchased record $372M in U.S. portfolios

Encore Capital Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Encore Capital Group reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by record U.S. portfolio purchasing of $372 million and record global collections of $737 million. The company achieved GAAP net income of $64 million, or $2.81 per share, even after incurring $1.00 per share …

Encore Capital (NASDAQ: ECPG) details Q2 2026 results and $1B debt refinancing

Encore Capital Group reported strong Q2 2026 financial results, with global portfolio purchases up 21% to $443.8 million and collections increasing by 13% to $736.9 million. The company completed a $1 billion debt refinancing in May 2026, which is expected to reduce annual interest …

Earnings call transcript: Consumer Portfolio Services posts strong Q2 2026 growth

Oportun Q2 2026 slides: profitability surges, credit improves

Oportun Financial Corporation reported strong Q2 2026 results, exceeding guidance with its seventh consecutive quarter of GAAP profitability and a 56% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA. The company also saw significant improvements in credit quality, with delinquency metrics reaching multi-year lows, and strengthened its …

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. - Common Stock (CPSS) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

This page provides comprehensive information on Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (CPSS), including its current stock price, financial metrics, and a history of news and press releases. The company specializes in automobile financing for consumers with less-than-perfect credit. Recent news highlights include strong Q2 2026 …

Upstart Holdings, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $39.62, Implies 31% Upside

Upstart Holdings, Inc.'s average 12-month price target has been increased to $39.62 by 16 analysts, representing a potential upside of approximately 31% from its August 4th closing price. The consensus rating from 17 analysts remains a "Buy," with a breakdown of 9 Buys, 6 …

Ally Financial (ALLY) Posts Stronger Second Quarter Results, Is The Stock Still Cheap?

5 Financial Transaction Stocks in Focus Despite Rising Tech Costs

The Financial Transaction Services industry is poised for growth due to increasing cross-border transactions and strategic M&A, despite rising technology costs and potential consumer spending pressures. Companies like Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Fidelity National, and WEX are highlighted as well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities, …

Credit Acceptance Corp. originations steady in Q2

Credit Acceptance Corp.'s originations volume saw a slight increase on a dollar basis in Q2, driven by new dealer sign-ups and technology initiatives. While dollar volume rose by 0.1% year-over-year to $1 billion, unit volume dipped by 1% to 84,615. The subprime lender also …

Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) CRO trades 5,000 shares in 10b5-1 sale

Ally Financial's Chief Risk Officer, Stephanie N. Richard, sold 5,000 shares of common stock on August 4, 2026, at a weighted average price of $44.2336 per share. This sale was conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted in January 2026. Following the transaction, …

Renaissance Technologies LLC Sells 12,400 Shares of Atlanticus Holdings Corporation $ATLC

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (FCFS) Stock Price, News, Quote & History

This Yahoo Finance page provides a comprehensive overview of FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (FCFS), including its current stock price, recent news, dividend information, and key financial metrics. It details the company's operations in pawn services and retail POS payment solutions across multiple regions and presents …

PayPal to set revenue targets for its three key units - report (PYPL:NASDAQ)

PayPal Holdings (PYPL) plans to set specific revenue targets for each of its three main business units. This initiative, announced by President CEO Enrique Lores, aims to provide greater clarity for investors. The company previously disclosed a reorganization plan in April.

FirstCash Deadline Alert

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against FirstCash Holdings, Inc. and reminds investors of the March 15, 2022 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action. The lawsuit alleges that FirstCash made usurious loans to military …

Encore Capital earnings set to test pricing amid soft collections By Investing.com

Encore Capital Group is scheduled to release its second-quarter results, with analysts expecting $2.87 EPS on $454.82 million revenue. Investors will be focused on the company's portfolio pricing discipline, recovery execution, and digital strategy amidst a soft U.S. collections environment. The sequential decline in …

ALLY5680208 Bond Risk Profile

This page provides a risk profile for the ALLY5680208 bond issued by Ally Financial Inc., featuring a 7.6% interest rate and maturing on November 15, 2028. It highlights key metrics for credit risk assessment, including security level and issuer rating, to help investors evaluate …