Burford Capital Ltd
$ 4.88
8.93%
24 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 1,068,220,000 USD
- Current Price $ 4.88
- High / Low $ 4.89 / 4.42
- Stock P/E 17.43
- Book Value 11.18
- EPS 0.28
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-06
- Dividend Per Share $0.12
- Dividend Yield 2.79 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-06-12
- ROA 0.02 %
- ROE 0.02 %
- 52 Week High 15.00
- 52 Week Low 3.59
About
Burford Capital Limited, provides investment capital, asset management, financing and risk solutions for the legal sector in Guernsey and internationally. The company is headquartered in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.
Analyst Target Price
$8.94
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-26 | 2025-11-05 | 2025-08-07 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-03-12 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-05-13 | 2024-03-14 | 2023-11-09 | 2023-09-13 | 2023-05-16 |
| Reported EPS | -0.17 | -0.09 | 0.39 | 0.14 | -0.06 | 0.6067 | 0.2406 | -0.1367 | 0.45 | 1.22 | -0.1 | 0.27 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.365 | 0.4059 | 0.35 | 0.3023 | 0.5888 | 0.3007 | 0.34 | 0.435 | 0.375 | 0.38 | 0.32 | 0.27 |
| Surprise | -0.535 | -0.4959 | 0.04 | -0.1623 | -0.6488 | 0.306 | -0.0994 | -0.5717 | 0.075 | 0.84 | -0.42 | 0 |
| Surprise Percentage | -146.5753% | -122.1729% | 11.4286% | -53.6884% | -110.1902% | 101.7626% | -29.2353% | -131.4253% | 20% | 221.0526% | -131.25% | 0% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-06 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | -1.83 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jun 2026 | Dec 2025 | Jun 2025 | Dec 2024 | Jun 2024 | Dec 2023 | Jun 2023 | Dec 2022 | Jun 2022 | Dec 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-06-12 | 2025-12-04 | 2025-06-13 | 2024-12-05 | 2024-06-14 | 2023-12-07 | 2023-06-16 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-06-17 | 2021-12-02 |
| Amount | $0.0625 | $0.0625 | $0.0625 | $0.0625 | $0.0625 | $0.0625 | $0.0625 | $0.0625 | $0.0625 | $0.0625 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $0.12 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.79% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-06-12 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-05-22 |
Recent News: BUR
2026-04-24 10:00:00
Burford Capital faces new financial options after a US court reversed a ruling that would have awarded the litigation funder a significant share of a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina. The company, which funded the investors' lawsuit over the YPF SA seizure, is now preparing for a value write-down and considering strategies such as secondary transactions, preferred equity raises, or even job reductions to maintain financial health and growth targets. Despite the setback, Burford asserts its core business is robust and its growth plans are not dependent on the YPF proceeds or short-term debt.
2026-04-24 08:09:20
Burford Capital (LON:BUR) shares have fallen below their 200-day moving average, trading at GBX 338.80 after a low of GBX 333.20. Despite this, Berenberg maintained a "buy" rating but significantly reduced its price target from GBX 1,600 to GBX 500. MarketBeat data indicates a consensus "Buy" rating with an average target price of GBX 500 for the litigation finance firm.
2026-04-22 17:09:20
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) shares experienced an 8.4% decline, trading as low as $4.61 on Tuesday after an earnings miss. The company reported an EPS of ($0.17) against an expected $0.37 and revenue of $48.8M compared to an anticipated $168.3M. Analysts have mixed ratings, with an average "Hold" and a target of $12.00, although recent updates include downgrades and a reduced price target from Wedbush.
2026-04-19 04:38:54
Burford Capital (NYSE: BUR) experienced a significant stock price drop of over 45% on March 27, 2026, after a U.S. Appeals Court voided a $16 billion YPF award. The article also lists various past and future earnings report dates for Burford Capital, along with other related financial news from different sources. This news highlights the volatility and impact of legal decisions on the financial performance of companies in the litigation finance sector.
2026-04-16 14:10:00
Burford Capital's latest quarterly report highlights a significant expansion of legal finance into new global markets, including areas beyond traditional litigation. The report features discussions on the use of legal finance in diverse contexts, such as renewable energy litigation in Germany and insolvency proceedings in the UK. It also examines the industry's growth and increasing sophistication, reflecting its scaling globally and addressing various legal and business challenges.
2026-04-16 10:40:30
Burford Capital (NYSE:BUR) has released its latest Burford Quarterly, highlighting the expanding global reach of legal finance. The report details growing adoption in Europe, Spain, Korea, and the healthcare sector, showing how companies and law firms are increasingly using external capital to manage risk, access funding, and pursue complex cross-border claims. This trend reflects evolving legal systems and increasing cross-border activity, necessitating more sophisticated financial tools.
