Burford Capital Trading Update
- Last Close – Burford Capital (ticker: BUR) ended the 24‑hour trading period on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at USD 3.05.
- Price Movement – The stock fell 0.97 % from the previous close.
- Volume – In the last 24 hours, approximately USD 8.6 million worth of shares were traded.
- Shares Outstanding – 219.6 million shares are currently issued.
- Market Capitalisation – At the latest close, Burford Capital’s market value is USD 670.9 million.
- Historical Trend – Since the end of the previous month, the share price has decreased 25.61 %.
- Moving Average – The simple moving average over the past 200 days is USD 5.59.
- 52‑Week Range – The highest price in the last 52 weeks was USD 11.35 on 27 October 2025; the lowest price was USD 2.86 on 19 October 2026.
Comparative Performance – 24‑Hour View
| Symbol | Current Price | % Change | Market Cap (USD mn) | P/E (where available) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBM | 17.46 | 0.00 % | 795.5 | – |
| VRTS | 119.39 | –0.57 % | 795.3 | 6.79 |
| PBB | 1.47 | –1.32 % | 795.4 | 24.75 |
| GERN | 1.16 | –6.45 % | 796.7 | – |
| PSEC‑PA | 14.42 | –2.80 % | 795.4 | 34.67 |
Notable Corporate Update – Prospect Capital Corp. (PSEC‑PA)
On 20 October 2026, Prospect Capital Corp. filed a Schedule 13D/A amendment. The filing reports a material change in ownership, detailing the following:
- John F. Barry III and the John & Daria Barry Foundation now directly control approximately 25 % of the company’s common stock.
- Additional shares are held through an IRA account.
- The amendment documents recent purchases via dividend reinvestment plans and open‑market transactions over the previous two months.
- No material changes to the company’s structure or management were disclosed.
- The filing confirms that Mr. Barry maintains significant voting and dispositive influence over the company’s shares.
About Burford Capital
Burford Capital Ltd. is headquartered in New York and specialises in providing funding for corporate litigation, arbitration, and other dispute‑resolution processes. The company’s business model focuses on bridging the financial gap for parties involved in legal disputes, offering structured financing solutions to support litigation costs and related expenses.
