On June 22, 2023, it was revealed that Chicago Trust Co NA had purchased a new stake in shares of PRA Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PRAA) during the first quarter of the year. According to their filing with the SEC, the firm invested $220,000 for a total of 5,643 shares.

PRA Group is a business services provider that specializes in purchasing, collecting and managing portfolios of nonperforming loans. The company acquires these portfolios at discounted rates within two categories; Core and Insolvency. Additionally, PRA Group offers fee-based services on class action claims recoveries and servicing consumer bankruptcy accounts nationwide.

Currently trading at $24.23 on NASDAQ, PRA Group has seen significant fluctuations between its 52-week low of $17.74 and 52-week high of $43.34. However, the stock’s fifty-day moving average sits at $26.58 with a 200-day moving average of $33.93 as of June 22nd.

With a market capitalization value of approximately $949.09 million and a beta rating of 1.17 accompanying its high PE ratio of 53.85 as stated in the filings – it’s worth noting that PRA Group’s decision will have lasting effects on its future financial health.

Chicago Trust Co NA’s move demonstrates potential confidence in PRA Group’s long-term value despite market turbulence over the past year or so; investors who remain strategic in finding companies with resilient earnings potential may find themselves rewarded over time.

The growing interest in non-performing loan management businesses such as PRA group due to its accessibility and recoverability makes this news even more compelling for those looking to diversify their portfolio or invest in alternative assets.

Overall, this recent acquisition by Chicago Trust Co NA presents an exciting opportunity for both shareholders involved and those looking to enter into this sector while also highlighting increased investor attention towards non-performing loan portfolios and their underlying potential for future growth.

Analysis of PRA Group, Inc.: Investors and Directors Making Moves Amidst Weak Performance

PRA Group, Inc. is a business services provider operating in the purchase, collection and management of portfolios for nonperforming loans. The company purchases loan portfolios at a discount rate in two categories: Core and Insolvency. Additionally, it offers fee-based services on class action claims recoveries and by servicing consumer bankruptcy accounts in the United States.

The institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of PRAA. During the 1st quarter, Vanguard Group Inc increased its stake in shares of PRA Group by 1.2%, which is worth $209,842,000. T Rowe Price Investment Management Inc increased its stake in shares of PRA Group by 11% during the 4th quarter, holding assets worth $106,058,000. Furthermore, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of PRA Group by 7% during the 4th quarter holding assets worth $78,945,000; while Stephens Investment Management Group LLC increase its stake with assets worth $65,924,000. Finally, State Street Corp augmented its holdings with an additional $70,795 million worth of assets after purchasing 38,201 shares during the first quarter.

However earlier this month director Marjorie Mary Connelly invested $149985 to acquire up to 7425 shares at approximately $20.20 each share for a total transaction of $149985; she now owns over 29000 shares as confirmed once disclosed to SEC online filings.
Another Company Director- Brett Lee Paschke also acquired approximately 7500 shares at an average price per share of about $18 thereby causing him to own almost twelve thousand four hundred shares of stock.

On Monday May 8th when last quarterly earnings data were announced PRAA suffered from weak performance conditions that left the company recording missed earnings per share target estimate ($0.45), with net margin returns being marginal (2.10%) and returns on equity at a 1.50% rate of return.

Several brokerages have offered ratings and price estimates for PRAA, ranging from Truist Financial’s offered price objective of $42 per share down to $33 per share in June by Raymond James, with StockNews.com rating the company as “sell”. In light of this information provided, shareholders must use caution when contemplating investments in PRAA and companies similar to it.

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