Burford Capital Limited (BUR)

NYSE: BUR · Real-Time Price · USD
4.370
-0.280 (-6.02%)
At close: May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
4.379
+0.008 (0.19%)
Pre-market: May 19, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT
Market Cap957.33M -68.8%
Revenue (ttm)-1.45B -31.8%
Net Income-1.60B
EPS-7.31
Shares Out 219.07M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE4.91
Dividend$0.13 (2.86%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 22, 2026
Volume2,774,661
Open4.610
Previous Close4.650
Day's Range4.315 - 4.700
52-Week Range3.590 - 15.100
Beta1.08
AnalystsBuy
Price Target8.67 (+98.4%)
Earnings DateMay 8, 2026

About BUR

Burford Capital Limited provides legal finance products and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Principal Finance, and Asset Management and Other Services. The Principal Finance segment provides capital against the underlying value of high-value single or multiple litigation and arbitration matters at any stage of the process from before filing to after a final judgment has been entered; and to a law firm that has agreed to take a case on a contingent fee or alternative fee basis, as well as directly to the client. This se... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Apr 5, 2010
Employees 172
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol BUR
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Burford Capital's revenue was $382.82 million, a decrease of -31.84% compared to the previous year's $561.67 million. Earnings were $62.57 million, a decrease of -57.28%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for BUR stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $8.67, which is an increase of 98.40% from the latest price.

Price Target
$8.67
(98.40% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Burford Capital price target lowered to $7 from $7.50 at B. Riley

B. Riley analyst Timothy D’Agostino lowered the firm’s price target on Burford Capital (BUR) to $7 from $7.50 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

4 days ago - TheFly

Burford Capital price target raised to $5 from $4.75 at Wedbush

Wedbush raised the firm’s price target on Burford Capital (BUR) to $5 from $4.75 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm notes the company reported Q1 results…

7 days ago - TheFly

Burford Capital downgraded to Hold from Buy at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank downgraded Burford Capital (BUR) to Hold from Buy with a price target of $5, down from $7. The company’s ability to deliver attractive returns on capital has been…

7 days ago - TheFly

Burford Capital reports Q1 EPS ($7.46), consensus ($1.90)

Reports Q1 revenue ($1.72B) vs. $118,85M last year. “Burford has a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of litigation assets delivering substantial cash returns and the market-leading origination engine. Bu...

10 days ago - TheFly

Burford Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw strong new business growth, robust liquidity, and a significant non-cash YPF write-down. The core portfolio is highly diversified, with billions in future cash flows expected and a focus on organic growth and deleveraging.

10 days ago - Transcripts

Burford Capital Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Burford Capital has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 8, 2026.

10 days ago - Filings

Burford Capital Earnings release: Q1 2026

Burford Capital released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 8, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

10 days ago - Filings

Burford Capital Slides: Q1 2026

Burford Capital has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 8, 2026.

10 days ago - Filings

Burford Capital names Travis Lenkner as COO

Burford Capital (BUR) announces the appointment of Travis Lenkner as COO. Currently serving as Burford’s Chief Development Officer, Lenkner will continue to be based in London, and, as COO, will…

10 days ago - TheFly

Burford Capital Appoints Travis Lenkner as Chief Operating Officer

The company also promotes Carrie Tendler to lead Burford's asset recovery team NEW YORK, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital, the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on la...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Burford Reports 1Q26 Financial Results

NEW YORK, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today announces its unaudited financial results for the ...

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Burford Announces Date for Release of 1Q26 Financial Results and Results Call Registration and Participation Details

NEW YORK, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, will release its financial results for the three months ...

13 days ago - PRNewsWire

Burford downside limited from current levels, says Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank sees limited downside from in Burford Capital (BUR) shares from current levels. The recent selloff creates a “compelling” risk/reward profile, the analyst tells investors in a research n...

21 days ago - TheFly

Inside the New Burford Quarterly: Legal Finance Enters New Markets and Continues to Scale Globally

Burford Quarterly No. 2 2026 explores how legal finance is gaining traction across jurisdictions and industries, reshaping how businesses and law firms approach risk and complex disputes NEW YORK, Apr...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Burford Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Burford Capital filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Burford Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Burford Capital filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Burford Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Burford Capital filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Burford Capital Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Burford Capital filed a proxy statement on April 2, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Burford Capital price target lowered to $7.50 from $18 at B. Riley

B. Riley analyst Timothy D’Agostino lowered the firm’s price target on Burford Capital (BUR) to $7.50 from $18 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Following Friday’s court ruling,…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Burford Capital downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Wedbush

Wedbush downgraded Burford Capital (BUR) to Neutral from Outperform with a price target of $4.75, down from $6, after the company published a detailed press release discussing its view on…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Burford Capital price target lowered to $15 from $17 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank analyst Mark DeVries lowered the firm’s price target on Burford Capital (BUR) to $15 from $17 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The U.S. Court of…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Burford Capital Further Statement on YPF Appeal Decision

NEW YORK, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, today provides a further statement on the YPF decisio...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Burford Capital Statement Re YPF Appeal Decision

NEW YORK, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, announces that the United States Court of Appeals for...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Burford Capital notes release of appeals decision in YPF matter

Burford Capital (BUR) announces that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has released its decision on Burford’s Petersen and Eton Park claims against The Republic of Argentina…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Burford Capital Statement Re YPF Matter

NEW YORK, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, announces that the US Court of Appeals for the Second...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire