EZCorp

EZCORP is a publicly traded company. It is owned by thousands of shareholders who buy and sell its stock on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol EZPW .

You can buy shares of EZCorp yourself if you want to.

Company History and Leadership

• Founded: 1974
• CEO: Lachie Given (as of 2026) 
• Headquarters: 2500 Bee Cave Road, Suite 200, Building One, Austin, TX 78746 
• Stock exchange: NASDAQ (EZPW)
• Member of: S&P 1000 Index, Nasdaq Composite Index 

Recent Major Acquisition (January 2026)

In January 2026, EZCORP acquired controlling interest in Founders One, LLC, which operates 105 pawn stores under the names "La Familia Pawn and Jewelry" and "CashWiz" .

Key terms of the deal:

• EZCORP now owns an 87.7% interest in Founders
• Founders controls SMG with an 85.1% ownership interest
• EZCORP provided a $156.4 million debt facility at 13% per annum
• Founders generated $147 million in revenue for fiscal 2024 (unaudited)

After this acquisition, EZCORP now operates a total of 1,488 pawn stores across 16 countries .

What Being Publicly Traded Means for You

• Transparency: EZCORP files detailed financial reports with the SEC. You can read them yourself.
• Accountability: Shareholders can influence company behavior through votes and board elections.
• Stability: The company is not going to disappear overnight.
• History: Public records show the CFPB enforcement action. This is not hidden.

The Danger of Downloading Unregistered Loan Apps (A General Warning)

EZCorp is registered and publicly traded. But many other loan apps are not. Here is what can happen if you download an unregistered loan app:

• Your data is harvested. The app copies your contacts, photos, and SMS without your knowledge.
• You cannot find them later. There is no physical address. No phone number. No one to complain to.
• They operate outside the law. They are not subject to interest rate caps or fair lending laws.
• They use illegal collection tactics. Harassment, threats, public shaming.
• Your information is sold. Your personal data becomes a product for others to buy.

Before downloading any loan app:

• Check if the company has a physical address
• Verify they are registered with your state's banking regulator
• Read the reviews — especially the 1-star reviews
• Never grant contacts or photo permissions
• Check if the company has faced CFPB or state enforcement actions