Citizens Jmp Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Enova International (NYSE:ENVA) Stock

Enova International (NYSE:ENVA) had its target price upped by analysts at Citizens Jmp from $182.00 to $195.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “market outperform” rating on the credit services provider’s stock. Citizens Jmp’s price target points to a potential upside of 14.87% from the company’s current price.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on ENVA. Maxim Group set a $191.00 price objective on Enova International in a report on Thursday, January 29th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Enova International in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Enova International in a report on Tuesday. Citigroup restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Enova International in a report on Friday. Finally, BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $199.00 target price on shares of Enova International in a research note on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and six have assigned a Buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $195.00.

Enova International Price Performance

ENVA stock traded up $0.34 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $169.76. The stock had a trading volume of 131,469 shares, compared to its average volume of 285,959. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $143.60 and its 200 day simple moving average is $141.69. The company has a current ratio of 9.48, a quick ratio of 9.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.37. The company has a market cap of $4.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.80 and a beta of 1.20. Enova International has a 52-week low of $89.00 and a 52-week high of $176.68.

Enova International (NYSE:ENVA) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The credit services provider reported $3.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.66 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $875.14 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $854.52 million. Enova International had a return on equity of 25.31% and a net margin of 9.78%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.98 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Enova International will post 14.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Enova International news, Chairman David Fisher sold 7,143 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $149.49, for a total value of $1,067,807.07. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman directly owned 326,444 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $48,800,113.56. This trade represents a 2.14% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Steven E. Cunningham sold 11,436 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.13, for a total value of $1,888,426.68. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 127,719 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $21,090,238.47. This trade represents a 8.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 119,019 shares of company stock worth $19,748,101. 8.40% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Enova International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Arkadios Wealth Advisors increased its position in shares of Enova International by 61.3% during the 3rd quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 31,362 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $3,609,000 after purchasing an additional 11,915 shares during the last quarter. CSM Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Enova International by 16.7% during the 3rd quarter. CSM Advisors LLC now owns 62,550 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $7,199,000 after purchasing an additional 8,972 shares during the last quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Enova International by 8,356.1% during the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 16,574 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $1,908,000 after purchasing an additional 16,378 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in shares of Enova International by 2,933.1% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 138,975 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $21,847,000 after purchasing an additional 134,393 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Enova International by 12.0% during the 3rd quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. now owns 58,780 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $6,765,000 after purchasing an additional 6,300 shares during the last quarter. 89.43% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Enova International

Here are the key news stories impacting Enova International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat estimates — Adjusted EPS $3.87 topped the consensus $3.66 and revenue of $875.1M beat estimates; revenue rose ~17% year-over-year, supporting earnings momentum. MarketBeat Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Operational strength — Originations grew ~33%, net charge-off ratio improved to 7.6%, net revenue margin ~60%, and liquidity (cash, securities, facility capacity) stood at ~$1.1B, reducing near-term funding risk. PR Newswire Q1 Release
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — BTIG reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $199 price target (~16% upside vs. recent levels), which can attract buyers and validate the quarter’s outlook. Benzinga Analyst Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Detailed disclosures available — Management’s Q1 presentation and full earnings-call transcript are posted; these will be important for investors seeking color on margin drivers, credit assumptions and guidance. Earnings Call Transcript Slide Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Margin recognition — ENVA was highlighted in a Zacks article for solid net profit margins, reinforcing investor focus on profitability metrics. Zacks Margin Callout
• Negative Sentiment: Leverage and sensitivity — The company’s debt-to-equity is elevated (~3.37); that leverage could amplify risks if credit conditions or funding costs deteriorate, tempering some upside for risk-averse investors.

Enova International Company Profile

Enova International, Inc (NYSE: ENVA) is a Chicago-based financial services company specializing in online lending solutions. Since its founding in 2004, Enova has leveraged proprietary data analytics and technology platforms to underwrite and deliver short-term consumer loans, lines of credit and installment loans. Through its flagship consumer brand NetCredit, Enova provides flexible credit options designed to serve a wide range of borrowers, including those with limited or non-traditional credit histories.

In addition to its U.S.