14 Best 52-Week High Stocks To Buy According to Analysts

10. EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW)

52 Week Range: $8.20 – $12.85

Current Share Price: $12.13

Stock Upside Potential: 30.37%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 21

EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) is a financial services company that provides pawn services. It offers pawn loans collateralized by tangible personal property, jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods, and musical instruments. The impressive run to a 52-week high came on the company delivering record-breaking financial results that underscore growth in the core business.

The pawn services company delivered an 11% year-over-year increase in fourth-quarter revenue to $330.9 million. Pawn loan originations were also up by 14% to $279.2 million. The robust sales growth comes from EZCORP pursuing strategic initiatives and expansion, including adding 21 new stores.EZCORP, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:EZPW) impressive Q4 results and strong loan and sales growth in every region point to a bright future for EZCORP, even though some regions saw a slight slowdown after the disruption.

Last year, EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) reached an agreement to acquire 53 pawn stores in Mexico. The acquisition is a part of the company’s expansion plan as it continues to diversify its revenue base. Additionally, it is opening up new business opportunities in pursuit of new growth opportunities.