Burford Capital Limited (BUR)
| Market Cap | 1.06B -64.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | -1.45B -31.8% |
| Net Income | -1.60B |
| EPS | -7.31 |
| Shares Out | 219.07M |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | 5.07 |
| Dividend | $0.13 (2.58%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,693,340 |
| Open | 4.540 |
| Previous Close | 4.510 |
| Day's Range | 4.540 - 4.850 |
| 52-Week Range | 3.590 - 15.100 |
| Beta | 1.08 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 13.67 (+182.44%) |
| Earnings Date | May 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst 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.
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.
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…
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…
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...
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.
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…
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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,…
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…
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…
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...
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...
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…
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...
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.
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…
Burford Capital trading resumes
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Burford Capital trading halted, volatility trading pause
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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 ...
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.
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.