Burford Capital Limited (BUR)

NYSE: BUR · Real-Time Price · USD
4.840
+0.330 (7.32%)
At close: May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
4.873
+0.032 (0.67%)
After-hours: May 14, 2026, 5:26 PM EDT
Market Cap1.06B -64.8%
Revenue (ttm)-1.45B -31.8%
Net Income-1.60B
EPS-7.31
Shares Out 219.07M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE5.07
Dividend$0.13 (2.58%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 22, 2026
Volume2,693,340
Open4.540
Previous Close4.510
Day's Range4.540 - 4.850
52-Week Range3.590 - 15.100
Beta1.08
AnalystsBuy
Price Target13.67 (+182.44%)
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 3 analysts, the average rating for BUR stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $13.67, which is an increase of 182.44% from the latest price.

Price Target
$13.67
(182.44% 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.

7 hours 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…

3 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…

3 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...

6 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.

6 days ago - Transcripts

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…

6 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...

6 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 ...

6 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 ...

9 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...

17 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 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,…

6 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…

6 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…

6 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...

6 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...

6 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…

6 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...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Burford Capital sinks 46% after Argentina wins appeal of YPF ruling

Burford Capital (BUR) is down $3.43 to $4.40 in late morning trading.

Other symbols: YPF
6 weeks ago - TheFly

Burford Capital plunges after Argentina wins reversal of decision in YPF case

Argentina got a U.S. court decision against it over the 2012 seizure of YPF SA (YPF) thrown out on appeal, as a federal appeals court said the Manhattan judge who…

Other symbols: YPF
6 weeks ago - TheFly

Burford Capital trading resumes

10:22 EDT Burford Capital (BUR) trading resumes

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Burford Capital trading halted, volatility trading pause

10:17 EDT Burford Capital (BUR) trading halted, volatility trading pause

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Substantial share purchases by Burford executive officers

NEW YORK, March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Burford Capital Limited ("Burford" or the "Company"), the leading global finance and asset management firm focused on law, provides the following notifications ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Burford Capital price target lowered to $15 from $16 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank lowered the firm’s price target on Burford Capital (BUR) to $15 from $16 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Burford Capital Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

New business growth was strong, with a 39% increase in commitments and a 20% portfolio expansion. Realizations and income were lower due to fewer large case wins, but portfolio quality and returns remain stable. YPF and other major cases continue to drive future value.

2 months ago - Transcripts