Is Encore Capital Group, Inc. technically bullish or bearish?

As of 3 October 2025, the technical trend for Encore Capital Group, Inc. has changed from bullish to mildly bullish. The weekly MACD is bullish, while the monthly MACD is mildly bullish, indicating some positive momentum. However, the Bollinger Bands show a mildly bullish stance on the weekly chart but bearish on the monthly. The daily moving averages are mildly bullish, suggesting short-term support. The Dow Theory indicates a mildly bearish position on the weekly chart but mildly bullish on the monthly. Overall, the indicators present a mixed picture.
In terms of performance, Encore Capital has underperformed the S&P 500 across multiple periods, with a year-to-date return of -13.52% compared to the S&P 500's 14.18%, and a 1-year return of -7.77% versus 17.82% for the index. This underperformance highlights the challenges the stock is facing despite the mildly bullish technical stance.