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Burford 1Q26 swings to net loss of USD 1.63 billion; revenue turns negative to USD 1.72 billion

PUBT·05/08/2026 11:05:57
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Burford 1Q26 swings to net loss of USD 1.63 billion; revenue turns negative to USD 1.72 billion
  • Burford Capital swung to a GAAP net loss of USD 1.63 billion, or USD 7.46 per diluted share, in 1Q26.
  • Revenue turned negative to USD 1.72 billion, driven by a USD 2.44 billion fair value adjustment from YPF-related assets.
  • Liquidity stood at USD 740 million as of March 31, 2026, while cash receipts were USD 90 million.
  • New definitive commitments totaled USD 133 million, deployments were USD 108 million, and realizations came in at USD 97 million.
  • CEO Christopher Bogart said the YPF appeal loss had no cash impact, adding Burford had more than USD 700 million of cash on hand and “sight of around USD 280 million” in cash so far this year from the portfolio.


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