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BUR
$3.96-0.23 (-5.49%)
After Hours$3.96+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
Burford Capital Limited provides legal finance products and services worldwide.
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50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Burford Capital Limited in the Financial Services sector is trading at $3.96 with a market capitalization of $972M. Wall Street consensus targets $8.67 (6 analysts), implying a +119.0% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $3.59, remaining 50.3% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 2/9 flags weak fundamentals. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 45/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +119.0% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 34) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | -$1.66B↓ | -$34.33M↓ | $13.11M↓ | $140.87M↑ | $75.22M |
| Gross Profit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Income | -$1.63B↓ | -$37.50M↓ | -$19.16M↓ | $88.30M↑ | $30.93M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 va...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$971.57M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-193.31%
Volume
Today's trading volume
2.95M
Recent News
Burford Capital (AIM:BUR) Stock Sees Split Analyst Revisions As Fair Value Edges Lower
Burford Capital is in focus after analysts adjusted price targets in both directions, including a large cut of $10.50 per share and smaller moves such as a $0.50 trim and a $0.25 increase. These mixed revisions align with a research narrative that balances optimism about limited downside with concern that earlier expectations, including targets as low as $2, may have been too confident. As you read on, you will see how to track these shifting targets and what they might mean for following the...
Is Burford Capital Limited (BUR) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Is BUR a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Burford Capital Limited on SDOS’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on BUR. Burford Capital Limited’s share was trading at $4.4400 as of June 9th. BUR’s trailing and forward P/E were 18.36 and 9.68 respectively according to Yahoo Finance. […]
How The Analyst Story On Burford Capital (AIM:BUR) Is Shifting After Recent Target Resets
Burford Capital’s fair value estimate has been reset from £6.88 to £6.44 per share, providing an updated reference point for how analysts are framing the stock today. This change comes alongside a flurry of recent rating and target revisions, with some analysts remaining constructive on the story and others incorporating more conservative assumptions around execution and valuation. Read on to see what is driving these updates and how you can keep track of the evolving analyst narrative around...
Burford Capital (BUR) Appoints Travis Lenkner as Chief Operating Officer
Burford Capital Ltd. (NYSE:BUR) is one of the most promising penny stocks according to Wall Street analysts. On May 8, Burford Capital announced the appointment of Travis Lenkner as Chief Operating Officer/COO. Previously serving as the firm’s Chief Development Officer, Lenkner will now oversee execution and operating performance across all business units while retaining his […]
What Burford Capital (BUR)'s Huge Q1 Loss and Dividend Decision Means For Shareholders
Burford Capital Limited’s recent annual general meeting approved all resolutions, including the election of Rick Noel to the board and a final dividend of US$0.0625 per ordinary share, payable on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 22, 2026. This came shortly after Burford reported first-quarter 2026 results with very large negative revenue of US$1.72 billion and a net loss of US$1.63 billion, a sharp reversal from positive figures a year earlier. We’ll now explore how Burford’s...