Why is PRAA Up Today?

PRAA
$19.33
▲ +2.49% (+$0.48)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 7:36 PM ET (1081 min ago)

About PRA Group, Inc.

PRA Group Inc is a leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans. The company returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas, Europe, and Australia. It is also engaged in providing fee-based services on class action claims recove...

Sector: SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
Market Cap: $594.31M
Forward P/E: 7.3
52-Week Range: $10.25 - $22.55
Employees: 2,897

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS sector is up 2.6% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS sector: +2.6%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

PRAA is outperforming the market (+1.8% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.74%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.02%
PRAA
This Stock
+2.49%
vs S&P 500: +1.75%
vs Nasdaq: +1.47%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, PRAA is expected to trade between:
$18.94 - $19.91

Key Level to Watch

$20.30 resistance
Watch for continuation above $19.33

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 7:36 PM (1081 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.1
Put/Call Ratio
129.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,549
Put Volume: 460
Total: 5,009

Historical Context

PRAA has moved more than 3.0% up on 37 occasions in the past year.

67.6%
Continuation Rate
25/37 times continued up
+2.09%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 16, 2026 (4.0%) → Next day: +2.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is PRAA stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS sector is up 2.6% on average.

Is PRAA stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, PRAA shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the PRAA stock price target?

PRAA is currently trading at $19.33. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $18.94 - $19.91. See long-term price prediction →

Will PRAA stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that PRAA's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $20.30 (resistance).

Is PRAA stock oversold or overbought?

PRAA's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 42.7. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for PRAA stock?

PRAA's 10-day momentum indicator is at -2.13. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is PRAA outperforming or underperforming the market?

PRAA (+2.49%) is currently outperforming the market (+1.8% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.74%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.02%.

What does MACD indicate for PRAA?

PRAA's MACD (0.06) is currently below the signal line (0.24), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 17.6) is weak.

Is PRAA in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, PRAA is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $19.71, 50-day SMA: $19.16.

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