Jefferson Capital Q2 Revenue Rises 16% to Record $177.5 Million; Net Income Falls 13%
Jefferson Capital reported second quarter 2026 revenue up 16.2% to a record $177.5 million, but net income fell 13.4% to $41.3 million as operating expenses rose 45.6% to $95.4 million. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, and the results show revenue growth offset by lower profit for shareholders.
Key points
- Collections rose 17.7% to $300.9 million and deployments rose 21.5% to $152.2 million in the quarter.
- Net income was $41.3 million versus $47.7 million a year earlier; diluted EPS was $0.67.
- Operating expenses increased $29.9 million, including $8.3 million of non-cash stock-based compensation.
- Quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share is payable September 3, 2026, to holders of record on August 24, 2026.
The filing
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