Burford Capital Limited

Burford Capital Limited

BURยทNYSE

$4.31

-5.5%
Financial ServicesAsset Management

Burford Capital Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides legal finance products and services. The company offers asset management services, including core legal finance, complex strategies, and post-settlement finance. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$944.19M
EPS0.2900
P/E Ratio14.86
Earnings Date08/06/2026
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Burford Capital Limited Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that BUR stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 5.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 5.00 to a high of 5.00.

Lowest Target
5.00
16.01%
Consensus Target
5.00
16.01%
Highest Target
5.00
16.01%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 5.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 5.00 to a high of 5.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+16.0%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Burford Capital Limited Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
339.85M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-1.29B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-3.50B - 435.80M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-478.5%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread306%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Burford Capital Limited Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
62.57M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-1.41B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-1.69B - -1.14B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2360.4%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread38%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Burford Capital Limited Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.29
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$-6.73
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$-7.51 - $-5.09
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2419.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread36%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Burford Capital Limited Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
84.03M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-504.67M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-1.37B - 170.96M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-700.6%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread306%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Burford Capital Limited Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
84.03M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-519.65M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-1.41B - 176.04M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-718.4%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread306%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Burford Capital Limited Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
53.01M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-265.38M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-722.47M - 89.90M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-600.6%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread306%

Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.

OutlookCautious

Analyst skepticism evidentโ€”carefully evaluate risks before investment decisions.

Key Insight

Declining estimates with wide disagreement: Analysts projecting contraction without consensus signals significant business uncertaintyโ€”exercise caution.

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Burford Capital Limited Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $6.49M worth of BUR shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

444.5K

6.49M

Net Activity

-6.5M

-$6.49M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
BCP

Bogart Christopher P

Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

210.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$3.06M

2
MJT

Molot Jonathan Todd

Officer: Chief Investment Officer

210.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$3.06M

3
WAO

Will Aviva O.

Officer: President

17.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$255K

4
PD

Perla David

Officer: Vice Chair

7.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$102K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $6.49M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.