Burford Capital Limited (BUR) Stock Price & Analysis
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) closed at USD 3.29 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.00% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 3.29; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 3.26–3.37 on volume of 2,394,141 shares. Market capitalization is $722.47M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.26–11.35 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (BUR)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 8.72 (range 5–22.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -69.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -67.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.09, revenue estimate $109M.
Analysts (BUR)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 8.72 (low 5, high 22.5).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (BUR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -69.4% | -67.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -69.5% | -20.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 81.5% | 50.3% |
| Max drawdown | -70.5% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -78.8% (Mar 2024→Oct 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 3.29 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.00% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 3.29 |
| Open | USD 3.3 |
| Day Range | USD 3.26 – 3.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.26 – 11.35 |
| Volume | 2,394,141 shares |
| Market Cap | $722.47M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (BUR)
Nexqual's technical model rates BUR "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 31.46 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 4.05) |
| MACD | -0.2 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (BUR)
Wall Street analysts rate BUR "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 8.72 (range USD 5–22.5), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 8.72 |
| High Target | USD 22.5 |
| Low Target | USD 5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (BUR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.09 |
| Revenue Estimate | $109.13M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.01 vs est 0.18 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.57 vs est -1.9 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.17 vs est 0.39 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.09 vs est 0.31 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (BUR)
| Total Revenue | $-1.51B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -37.20% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +65.19% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
| ROE | -72.12% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.64 |
| Current Ratio | 6.05 |
| Total Cash | $747.26M |
| Total Debt | $2.42B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (BUR)
Nexqual rates Burford Capital Limited's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -14% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $747M cash vs $2.42B debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$185M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -72%, ROA -18.2% |
Ownership (BUR)
| Insider Ownership | +9.24% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +80.73% |
| Shares Outstanding | 219.60M |
| Float | 187.23M |
| Short % of Float | +7.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (BUR)
Burford Capital Limited is led by Christopher Peter Bogart, Co-Founder, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Co-Founder, CEO & Director | Christopher Peter Bogart |
|---|---|
| CFO & Chief Administrative Officer | Jordan David Licht (age 47) |
| Chief Strategy Officer | Elizabeth O'Connell C.F.A. (age 59) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Travis Dean Lenkner (age 46) |
Major Backers & Investors (BUR)
Notable institutional backers of Burford Capital Limited include Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Orbis Allan Gray Ltd, Pictet North America Advisors SA, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 8.41% |
| Orbis Allan Gray Ltd | 6.68% |
| Pictet North America Advisors SA | 3.48% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.85% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 2.39% |
| Invesco | 2.18% |
| M&G Plc | 2.06% |
| Barrow, Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC | 1.99% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.95% |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 7.28% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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