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Illinois’ New Pawnbroker Act: Minor Impact Expected on EZCORP’s Finances
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Illinois’ New Pawnbroker Act: Minor Impact Expected on EZCORP’s Finances

EZCORP Inc (EZPW) has disclosed a new risk, in the Regulation category.

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EZCORP Inc. faces a nuanced shift in its operational landscape with the enactment of the Pawnbroker Regulation Act of 2023 in Illinois. By exempting pawn transactions from the Illinois Predatory Loan Prevention Act, the company retains leeway in its lending practices. However, the imposition of lower monthly finance charges could marginally compress the revenue from its 20 Illinois-based stores. Overall, these regulatory changes are not anticipated to significantly disrupt EZCORP Inc.’s financial performance on a broader scale.

Overall, Wall Street has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on EZPW stock based on 1 Buy.

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