Director Gary Tillett of EZCORP INC (NASDAQ:EZPW) completed a sale of 10,000 shares of Class A Non-Voting Common Stock on February 23, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares changed hands at $25.50 apiece, producing a total transaction value of $255,000. At the time of the sale the stock was trading close to its 52-week high of $26.35 after delivering an 88% return over the prior 12 months.
Following the disposition, Tillett directly holds 133,483 shares of the company. EZCORP is valued at $1.57 billion and trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.98.
Recent company results provide context for the stock action. EZCORP reported fiscal first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $70 million, handily topping Citizens’ estimate of $56 million and the broader market expectation of $57 million. The company attributed part of the outperformance to elevated gold prices, which supported the quarter’s results. Sales climbed 19% year over year, a level that exceeded Canaccord Genuity’s estimates and the consensus by roughly 6%.
Strategic growth was also on display. EZCORP has acquired a controlling interest in Founders One, LLC, an operator of 105 pawn stores across the United States and in 11 other countries. Management said the acquisition broadens EZCORP’s geographic reach into new markets, explicitly including Florida and Puerto Rico.
Market analysts reacted to the company’s results and strategic moves. Citizens raised its price target to $33 from $26 and maintained a Market Outperform rating. Canaccord Genuity lifted its price target to $34 from $28 and continued to rate the stock as a Buy.
Outside of broker views, InvestingPro analysis flags EZPW as appearing undervalued at current levels and places the stock among those on its Most Undervalued list. Investors interested in deeper coverage can consult EZPW’s Pro Research Report, which is available alongside reports on more than 1,400 other U.S. equities.
The combination of a sizeable insider sale, pronounced share-price appreciation over the past year, stronger-than-expected quarterly metrics aided by commodity-linked tailwinds, and an acquisition that expands the company’s store footprint are the principal developments investors will weigh going forward. The company’s valuation, recent earnings beat, and analyst target revisions together form the backdrop to Tillett’s share sale.
Clear summary
- EZCORP director Gary Tillett sold 10,000 Class A shares on February 23, 2026, for $25.50 each, totaling $255,000.
- EZCORP reported fiscal Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $70 million and 19% sales growth, with elevated gold prices cited as a contributing factor.
- The company acquired a controlling interest in Founders One, LLC, adding 105 pawn stores across the U.S. and 11 other countries and entering markets including Florida and Puerto Rico.
Contextual details
- Post-sale, Tillett owns 133,483 shares. The company carries a market value of $1.57 billion and a P/E of 15.98.
- Analysts raised price targets: Citizens to $33 from $26 (Market Outperform) and Canaccord Genuity to $34 from $28 (Buy).
- InvestingPro lists EZPW among the Most Undervalued stocks and offers a Pro Research Report for EZPW and 1,400+ other U.S. equities.