Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Reconciliation of Shares Used in Calculating Earnings Per Basic and Diluted Shares

A reconciliation of shares used in calculating earnings per basic and diluted shares follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Net income (loss) attributable to Encore Capital Group, Inc. stockholders	$	94,630	$	(10,454)
Total weighted-average basic shares outstanding	31,469		31,308
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards	363		—
Total weighted-average dilutive shares outstanding	31,832		31,308
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$	3.01	$	(0.33)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	2.97	$	(0.33)