EZCORP (EZPW) 10-K 14 Nov 18 2018 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Nov. 10, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Entity Registrant Name	EZCORP INC
Entity Central Index Key	876,523
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 661
Common Class A
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (shares)		51,614,746
Common Class B
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (shares)		2,970,171

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 286,015	$ 164,393
Pawn loans	198,463	169,242
Pawn service charges receivable, net	38,318	31,548
Inventory, net	166,997	154,411
Notes receivable, net	34,199	32,598
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	33,154	28,765
Total current assets	757,146	580,957
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	49,500	43,319
Property and equipment, net	73,649	57,959
Goodwill	297,448	254,760
Intangible assets, net	54,923	32,420
Notes receivable, net	3,226	28,377
Deferred tax asset, net	7,165	16,856
Other assets	3,863	9,715
Total assets	1,246,920	1,024,363
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt, net	190,181	0
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities	57,800	61,543
Customer layaway deposits	11,824	11,032
Total current liabilities	259,805	72,575
Long-term debt, net	226,702	284,807
Deferred tax liability, net	8,817	0
Other long-term liabilities	6,890	7,055
Total liabilities	502,214	364,437
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity:
Additional paid-in capital	397,927	348,532
Retained earnings	392,180	351,666
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(42,616)	(38,367)
EZCORP, Inc. stockholders’ equity	748,037	662,375
Noncontrolling interest	(3,331)	(2,449)
Total equity	744,706	659,926
Total liabilities and equity	1,246,920	1,024,363
Common Stock Class A Non-Voting
Stockholders’ equity:
Common Stock	516	514
Common Stock Class B Voting
Stockholders’ equity:
Common Stock	$ 30	$ 30

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Common Stock Class A Non-Voting
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock authorized (shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (shares)	51,614,746	51,427,832
Common Stock, shares outstanding (shares)	51,614,746	51,427,832
Common Stock Class B Voting
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock authorized (shares)	3,000,000	3,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued (shares)	2,970,171	2,970,171
Common Stock, shares outstanding (shares)	2,970,171	2,970,171

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 813,515	$ 747,954	$ 730,505
Net revenues	482,910	435,510	428,230
Operating expenses:
Operations	334,649	304,636	301,387
Administrative	53,653	53,254	68,101
Depreciation and amortization	25,484	23,661	26,542
Loss on sale or disposal of assets	463	359	1,106
Restructuring	0	0	1,921
Total operating expenses	414,249	381,910	399,057
Operating income	68,661	53,600	29,173
Interest expense	27,834	27,803	16,477
Interest income	(17,041)	(12,103)	(81)
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliate	(5,529)	(4,916)	255
Impairment of investments	11,712	0	10,957
Other (income) expense	(5,391)	(423)	1,202
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	57,076	43,239	363
Income tax expense	18,149	11,206	9,361
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	38,927	32,033	(8,998)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(856)	(1,825)	(79,432)
Net income (loss)	38,071	30,208	(88,430)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(988)	(1,650)	(7,686)
Net income (loss) attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ 39,059	$ 31,858	$ (80,744)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations (usd per share)	$ 0.73	$ 0.62	$ (0.15)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations (usd per share)	$ 0.69	$ 0.62	$ (0.15)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding (shares)	54,456	54,260	54,427
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	57,896	54,368	54,427
Merchandise sales
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 438,372	$ 414,838	$ 409,107
Cost of goods sold	276,618	266,525	258,271
Jewelry scrapping sales
Revenues:
Total revenues	60,752	51,189	50,113
Cost of goods sold	52,290	43,931	42,039
Pawn service charges
Revenues:
Total revenues	305,936	273,080	261,800
Other revenues
Revenues:
Total revenues	8,455	8,847	9,485
Cost of goods sold	$ 1,697	$ 1,988	$ 1,965

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 38,071	$ 30,208	$ (88,430)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of income tax benefit (expense) for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $353, ($446) and $1,975 for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively	(2,688)	5,701	(14,580)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0	0	22
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(2,688)	5,701	(14,558)
Comprehensive income (loss)	35,383	35,909	(102,988)
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(882)	(1,671)	(8,078)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ 36,265	$ 37,580	$ (94,910)

Consolidated Statements of Co_2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income tax benefit (expense)	$ 353	$ (446)	$ 1,975

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance (shares) at Sep. 30, 2015		53,696
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2015	$ 656,031	$ 537	$ 310,038	$ 400,552	$ (55,096)	$ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation	9,152		9,152
Release of restricted stock (shares)		403
Release of restricted stock	4	$ 4
Excess tax deficiency from stock compensation	(295)		(295)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	(172)		(172)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	21				21
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(14,187)				(14,187)
Foreign currency translation reclassification upon disposition of Grupo Finmart	25,173				25,173
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	246					246
Net income (loss)	(81,768)			(80,744)		(1,024)
Ending balance (shares) at Sep. 30, 2016		54,099
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2016	594,205	$ 541	318,723	319,808	(44,089)	(778)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation	5,831		5,831
Release of restricted stock (shares)		299
Release of restricted stock	3	$ 3
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	(767)		(767)
Reclassification of 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants to liabilities	(523)		(523)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,701				5,722	(21)
Equity classified conversion feature of Convertible Notes, net of tax	25,268		25,268
Net income (loss)	30,208			31,858		(1,650)
Ending balance (shares) at Sep. 30, 2017		54,398
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2017	659,926	$ 544	348,532	351,666	(38,367)	(2,449)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock compensation	10,711		10,711
Release of restricted stock (shares)		187
Release of restricted stock	2	$ 2
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	(311)		(311)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act	0			1,455	(1,455)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,688)				(2,794)	106
Equity classified conversion feature of Convertible Notes, net of tax	38,995		38,995
Net income (loss)	38,071			39,059		(988)
Ending balance (shares) at Sep. 30, 2018		54,585
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2018	$ 744,706	$ 546	$ 397,927	$ 392,180	$ (42,616)	$ (3,331)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$ 38,071	$ 30,208	$ (88,430)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		25,484	23,661	28,651
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs		17,595	12,303	12,375
Accretion of notes receivable discount and deferred compensation fee		(9,150)	(3,788)	0
Deferred income taxes		7,978	6,046	2,674
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets		0	0	73,244
Other adjustments	[1]	2,607	2,364	49,395
Gain on restructured notes receivable		0	(3,048)	0
Gain on disposition of Grupo Finmart, net of loss on extinguishment		0	0	(32,172)
Loss on extinguishment of debt and other		0	5,250	0
Stock compensation		10,784	5,866	5,346
(Income) loss from investments in unconsolidated affiliate		(5,529)	(4,916)	255
Impairment of investments		11,712	0	10,957
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Service charges and fees receivable		(3,153)	(224)	7,677
Inventory		(1,074)	721	(3,735)
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets		214	11,314	(11,696)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		(3,902)	(31,041)	(26,297)
Customer layaway deposits		709	241	329
Income taxes, net of excess tax benefit from stock compensation		(3,622)	3,027	37,334
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliate		0	0	2,197
Net cash provided by operating activities		88,724	57,984	68,104
Investing activities:
Loans made		(707,220)	(646,625)	(676,375)
Loans repaid		421,331	386,383	428,196
Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral		266,962	244,632	235,168
Additions to property and equipment		(40,474)	(25,001)	(13,251)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(93,165)	(2,250)	(6,000)
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate		(14,036)	0	0
Proceeds from disposition of Grupo Finmart, net of cash disposed		0	0	35,277
Principal collections on notes receivable		32,396	29,458	0
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(134,206)	(13,403)	3,015
Financing activities:
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards		(311)	(767)	(172)
Payout of deferred consideration		0	0	(15,000)
Proceeds from settlement of forward currency contracts		0	0	3,557
Change in restricted cash		0	0	8,199
Proceeds from borrowings, net of issuance costs		171,409	139,506	64,133
Payments on borrowings		(3,510)	(85,388)	(112,123)
Repurchase of common stock		0	0	(11,750)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		167,588	53,351	(63,156)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(484)	724	(1,350)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		121,622	98,656	6,613
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		164,393	65,737	59,124
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		286,015	164,393	65,737
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest		8,412	9,068	18,722
Income taxes, net		13,676	8,866	2,962
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory		274,590	257,388	249,316
Dividend reinvestment acquisition of additional ownership in unconsolidated affiliate		$ 0	$ 1,153	$ 0
[1]	Fiscal 2016 amount is primarily comprised of discontinued operations. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part II, Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplemental Data.”

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Description of Business We are a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. Pawn loans are non-recourse loans collateralized by tangible property. We also sell merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from customers, and operate a small number of financial services stores in Canada. As of September 30, 2018 , we operated a total of 988 locations, consisting of: • 508 United States pawn stores (operating primarily as EZPAWN or Value Pawn & Jewelry); • 340 Mexico pawn stores (operating primarily as Empeño Fácil); • 113 pawn stores in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Peru (operating as GuatePrenda and MaxiEfectivo); and • 27 financial services stores in Canada (operating as CASHMAX). We also own 34.75% of Cash Converters International Limited (“Cash Converters International”), a publicly-traded company (ASX:CCV) headquartered in Perth, Western Australia with over 750 corporate-owned and franchised locations in 18 countries. Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EZCORP, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) during the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Upon adoption of the ASU, management has the responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued) or to provide related footnote disclosures. We do not believe there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. To determine if we hold a controlling financial interest in an entity, we first evaluate if we are required to apply the variable interest entity (“VIE”) model to the entity; otherwise, the entity is evaluated under the voting interest model. Where we hold current or potential rights that give us the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, combined with a variable interest that gives us the right to receive potentially significant benefits or the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses, we have a controlling financial interest in that VIE. Rights held by others to remove the party with power over the VIE are not considered unless one party can exercise those rights unilaterally. In evaluating whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, we consider the purpose for which the VIE was created, the importance of each of the activities in which it is engaged and our decision-making role, if any, in those activities that significantly determine the entity’s economic performance as compared to other economic interest holders. This evaluation requires consideration of all facts and circumstances relevant to decision-making that affects the entity’s future performance and the exercise of professional judgment in deciding which decision-making rights are most important. In determining whether we have the right to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses that could potentially be significant to a VIE, we evaluate all of our economic interests in the entity, regardless of form (debt, equity, management and servicing fees and other contractual arrangements). This evaluation considers all relevant factors of the entity’s design, including the entity’s capital structure, contractual rights to earnings or losses, subordination of our interests relative to those of other investors, as well as any other contractual arrangements that might exist that could have the potential to be economically significant. The evaluation of each of these factors in reaching a conclusion about the potential significance of our economic interests is a matter that requires the exercise of professional judgment. Our noncontrolling interest is comprised of activities of an insignificant consolidated VIE of which we are the primary funding source. In addition, see “Notes Receivable from Grupo Finmart Divestiture” in Note 5 for discussion of the nonconsolidated VIE Prestaciones Finmart, S.A.P.I. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. ("Grupo Finmart"). Reclassifications to Prior Period Financial Statements We have reclassified certain capitalized labor expenditures in the previous period on our consolidated statements of cash flows from "Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets" in operating cash flows to "Additions to property and equipment and capitalized labor, net" in investing cash flows. These reclassifications do not have a material impact to prior periods presented. Certain other reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made. These reclassifications, other than those pertaining to the adoption of ASUs discussed below, were made to conform to the current period presentation. Pawn Loan and Sales Revenue Recognition We record pawn service charges using the effective interest method for all pawn loans we believe to be collectible. We base our estimate of collectible loans on several inputs, including recent redemption rates, historical trends in redemption rates and the amount of loans due in the following months. Unexpected variations in any of these factors could change our estimate of collectible loans, affecting our earnings and financial condition. If a pawn loan is not repaid, we value the forfeited collateral (inventory) at the lower of cost (pawn loan principal) or net realizable value of the item. We record merchandise sales revenue and the related cost when merchandise inventory is sold or, in the case of a layaway sale, when we receive the final payment. We record scrapping sales revenue and the related cost when scrap inventory is sold and the proceeds to be received are determinable and ownership is transferred, the timing of which can vary across jurisdictions and depending on explicit terms in scrapping contracts. Sales tax collected on the sale of inventory is excluded from the amount recognized as sales and instead recorded as a liability in “Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in our consolidated balance sheets until remitted to the appropriate governmental authorities. Customers may also purchase an item on layaway by paying a minimum layaway deposit of typically 10% of the item’s sale price. We hold the item for a 60 to 180 -day period, during which the customer is required to pay the balance of the sales price. The initial deposit and subsequent payments are recorded as customer layaway deposits. Layaway deposits are deferred and are recorded as sales at the earlier of when paid in full, with delivery of the related merchandise to the customer, or default on the layaway plan with an associated restocking fee. We record layaway fees as merchandise sales revenue, as they are incidental to sales of merchandise. Our transaction prices are explicitly stated within the contracts with our customers. Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold If a pawn loan is not redeemed, we record the forfeited collateral at cost (the principal amount of the pawn loan) in "Inventory, net" in our consolidated balance sheets. We do not record loan loss allowances or charge-offs on the principal portion of pawn loans, as they are fully collateralized. We record our inventory using the specific identification method of accounting. In order to state inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value, we record an allowance for excess, obsolete or slow-moving inventory based on the type and age of merchandise. Our inventory consists primarily of general merchandise and jewelry. Our "Merchandise cost of goods sold" includes the historical cost of inventory sold, inventory shrinkage and any change in the allowance for inventory shrinkage and valuation. We include the cost of operating our central jewelry processing unit under “Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold,” as it relates directly to sales of precious metals to refiners. We consider our estimates of obsolete or slow-moving inventory and shrinkage critical estimates in determining the appropriate overall valuation allowance for inventory. We monitor our sales margins for each type of inventory on an ongoing basis and compare to historical margins. Significant variances in those margins may require a revision to future inventory reserve estimates. We monitor our reserve estimates pertaining to jewelry inventory depending on the current and projected prices of gold. Future declines in the value of gold prices may cause an increase in reserve rates pertaining to jewelry inventory. With respect to our Mexico pawn operations, we do not own the forfeited collateral; however, we assume the risk of loss on such collateral and are solely responsible for its care and disposition and as such, record such collateral under “Inventory, net” in our consolidated balance sheets. The amount of inventory from our Mexico pawn operations classified as “Inventory, net” in our consolidated balance sheets was $25.1 million and $21.9 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. We adopted ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 on a prospective basis, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We now measure our inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value, where net realizable value is "estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation." Inventory was previously required to be measured at the lower of cost or market value, where the measurement of market value had several potential outcomes. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Cash Concentrations Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit or highly liquid investments with original contractual maturities of three months or less, or money market mutual funds. We hold cash at major financial institutions that often exceed FDIC insured limits. We manage our credit risk associated with cash and cash equivalents and cash concentrations by concentrating our cash deposits in high quality financial institutions and by periodically evaluating the credit quality of the primary financial institutions issuing investments or holding such deposits. Historically, we have not experienced any losses due to such cash concentrations. Notes Receivable As discussed under “Notes Receivable from Grupo Finmart Divestiture” in Note 5, in September 2017 we restructured the repayment arrangements for certain promissory notes that we had received from Grupo Finmart in connection with the divestiture of Grupo Finmart in September 2016. We accounted for the restructuring as new notes receivable for which the modification was more than minor, recognizing $3.0 million of discount remaining on the original notes receivable as a gain, which we included in our income statement as a component of “Interest income.” As part of the restructuring of the notes receivable, we negotiated a deferred compensation amount of up to $14.0 million which we are accounting for as “Interest income” under the effective interest method, accreting to its ultimate estimated settlement amount at September 2020. We review the payment history, creditworthiness, projected cash flows and related assumptions of Grupo Finmart and Alpha Holding, S.A. de C.V. (“AlphaCredit”) (the guarantor of such notes receivable) in determining whether our notes receivable and deferred compensation amounts are collectible. Prior to the restructuring, we amortized the discount on our notes receivable into “Interest income” under the effective interest method over the life of the notes receivable. We currently accrue interest under the terms of the repayment schedules. These items are included in “Corporate items” and “Latin America Pawn” within our segment disclosure in Note 15 . As of September 30, 2018 , we have included no impairment due to non-collectability on our notes receivable. Equity Method Investments We account for our investment in Cash Converters International using the equity method. Since Cash Converters International’s fiscal year ends three months prior to ours, we report the income from this investment on a three -month lag. Thus, income reported for fiscal years ended September 30, 2018 , 2017 and 2016 represents our percentage interest in the results of Cash Converters International’s operations for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Because Cash Converters International publicly files semi-annual financial reports with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission as of and for the periods ended June 30 and December 31, we make estimates for our equity in Cash Converters International’s net income (loss) for Cash Converters International three-month periods ended March 31 (our reporting period ended June 30) and September 30 (our reporting period ended December 31). Those estimates may vary from actual results. We adjust our estimates as necessary in our reporting periods ended March 31 and September 30 to conform to Cash Converters International actual results as shown in their published semi-annual reports. We measure and record all other-than-temporary impairments as of the date of our reporting period. We accounted for the negative basis in our investment in Cash Converters International generated as a result of impairments and other items as a reduction in our portion of Cash Converters International goodwill. To the extent Cash Converters International recognizes future impairments in its goodwill, we will not record our share of such impairments until the negative basis is restored. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets having indefinite lives are not subject to amortization. We test goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives for potential impairment annually as of September 30, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We adopted ASU 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. This ASU eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test which previously required measurement of any goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Under the new standard we compare the fair value of our reporting units with their carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, without exceeding the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. We perform our impairment analyses utilizing the income approach. This approach uses future cash flows and estimated terminal values for each of our reporting units (discounted using a market participant perspective) to determine the fair value of each reporting unit, which is then compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit to determine if there is an impairment. We have determined that our reporting units are equivalent to our operating segments for fiscal 2018 . The income approach includes assumptions about revenue growth rates, operating margins and terminal growth rates discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital derived from other publicly-traded companies that are similar but not identical from an operational and economic standpoint. We use discount rates that are commensurate with the risks and uncertainty inherent in the respective businesses and in our internally developed forecasts. Discount rates used in fiscal 2018 goodwill valuations ranged from 10% to 15% . In testing other intangible assets for potential impairment, we apply key assumptions that are consistent with those utilized in our goodwill impairment test. Changes in the economic conditions or regulatory environment could negatively affect our key assumptions. In addition to the assumptions discussed above pertaining to the income approach, we consider the assessment of potential triggering events to be a critical estimate. Property and Equipment We record property and equipment at cost. We depreciate these assets on a straight-line basis using estimated useful lives of 30 years for buildings and two to seven years for furniture, equipment and software development costs. We depreciate leasehold improvements over the shorter of their estimated useful life (typically 10 years) or the reasonably assured lease term at the inception of the lease. Valuation of Tangible Long-Lived Assets We assess the impairment of tangible long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net recorded amount may not be recoverable. The following factors could trigger an impairment review: significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future cash flows, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets or the strategy for the overall business, or significant negative industry trends or legislative changes prohibiting us from offering our loan products. An impairment loss is recognized if the future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset and the estimated fair value of the asset are less than the asset's carrying value. In addition to the assumptions associated with the determination of projected future cash flows, we consider the assessment of potential triggering events to be a critical estimate. Software Development Costs and Cloud Computing Arrangements We capitalize certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use and amortize the costs on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each system, typically five years. Net capitalized development costs are included in “Capital expenditures, net” in our consolidated statements of cash flows. We adopted ASU 2015-05, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 on a prospective basis for all arrangements entered into or materially modified after adoption of the ASU, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We now consider whether cloud computing arrangements include a software license. In evaluating whether our arrangements include a software license, we consider whether we have the contractual right to take possession of the software at any time during the hosting period without significant penalty and whether it is feasible for us to either run the software on our own hardware or contract with another party unrelated to the vendor to host the software. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then we account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, we account for the arrangement as a service contract. Insurance Recoveries We incur legal costs with respect to a variety of issues on an ongoing basis. To the extent that such costs are reimbursable under applicable insurance policies, we believe it is probable such costs will be reimbursed and such reimbursements can be reasonably estimated, we record a receivable from the insurance enterprise and a recovery of the costs in our statements of operations. When such recoveries are received, they are recorded under “Operating activities” in our consolidated statements of cash flows. All loss contingencies are recorded gross of the insured recoveries as applicable. Business Combinations We allocate the total acquisition price to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired and immediately expense transaction costs. We adopted ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805), during the second quarter of fiscal 2016 to reduce the cost and complexity of accounting for and reporting business combinations, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. This ASU requires recognition of adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined, with the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. Convertible Debt Securities In accounting for our 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 (the “2025 Convertible Notes”) and the 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 (the “2024 Convertible Notes”) at issuance, we separated the securities into debt and equity components pursuant to the accounting standards for convertible debt instruments that may be fully or partially settled in cash upon conversion. The carrying value of the liability components was calculated by measuring the fair value of similar liabilities that do not have an associated conversion feature, including discount rates of approximately 8% . The excess of the principal amount over the fair value of the liability component was recorded as a discount with a corresponding increase in additional paid-in capital. The debt discounts will be accreted to “Interest expense” over the respective terms of the 2025 Convertible Notes and the 2024 Convertible Notes using the effective interest method. The amount recorded to “Additional paid-in capital” will not be remeasured as long as they continue to meet the conditions for equity classification. We account for the conversion premium of the 2025 Convertible Notes and the 2024 Convertible Notes under the treasury method in accordance with our accounting policy, which assumes settlement of the conversion premium (equal to the as-converted value over the face principal amount) in shares of our Class A Common Stock. Foreign Currency Empeño Fácil’s functional currency is the Mexican peso, and the functional currencies of our other operations included in our Latin America Pawn segment include the Guatemalan quetzal (Guatemala), United States dollar (El Salvador), Honduran lempira (Honduras) and Peruvian sol (Peru). The functional currency of our wholly owned foreign subsidiary in Canada is the Canadian dollar. Our foreign subsidiaries' balance sheet accounts are translated from their respective functional currencies into United States dollars at the exchange rate at the end of each quarter, and their earnings are translated into United States dollars at the average exchange rate each quarter. We present resulting translation adjustments as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Our equity investment in Cash Converters International is translated from Australian dollars into United States dollars at the exchange rates as of Cash Converters International’s balance sheet date each reporting period. The related interest in Cash Converters International’s net income is translated at the average exchange rate for each six -month period reported by Cash Converters International. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses not accounted for as translations as discussed above are included under “Other (income) expense” in our consolidated statements of operations. These (gains) losses included in continuing operations were $(0.4) million , $(0.5) million and $1.1 million for fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Operations Expense Included in “Operations” expense are costs related to operating our stores and any direct costs of support offices. These costs include labor, other direct expenses such as utilities, supplies and banking fees and indirect expenses such as store rent, building repairs and maintenance, advertising, store property taxes and insurance and regional and area management expenses. Administrative Expense Included in “Administrative” expense are costs related to our executive and administrative offices. This includes executive and administrative salaries, wages, stock and incentive compensation, professional fees, license fees, costs related to the operation of our administrative offices such as rent, property taxes, insurance, information technology and other corporate costs. Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included primarily under “Operations” expense in our consolidated statements of operations. These costs included in continuing operations were $2.5 million , $1.9 million and $2.1 million for fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Stock Compensation We measure share-based compensation expense at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and recognize it as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the vesting or service period, as applicable, of the stock award. Our policy is to recognize expense on performance-based awards, where satisfaction of the performance condition is probable, ratably over the awards’ vesting period and recognize expense on awards that only have service requirements on a straight-line basis. We adopted ASU 2016-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to team member Share-Based Payment Accounting, during the first quarter of fiscal 2017. This ASU simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, calculation of the dilutive impact of awards, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. We prospectively applied the requirement to present excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows. Further, we continue to estimate the number of award forfeitures in recording costs for share-based awards. The financial impact of adopting the ASU was a $0.5 million income tax benefit in fiscal 2017 for excess tax benefits on vested awards which previously would have been recorded to "Additional paid-in capital" prior to adoption of the ASU. We adopted ASU 2014-12, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, during the second quarter of fiscal 2016 and applied the amendments prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date. This ASU requires recognition of compensation costs for share-based awards with performance targets in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance targets will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. Income Taxes Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Act") was signed into law. Among other things, the Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred and creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. The corporate tax rate reduction was effective as of January 1, 2018 and, accordingly, reduced our federal statutory rate for fiscal 2018 to a blended rate of 24.5% , and will further reduce our federal statutory rate to 21% beginning in fiscal 2019. As of September 30, 2018, we have finalized our determination of the impact of the Act including the reduction in the corporate rate and the deemed repatriation transition tax. We recognized a $2.1 million charge for the revaluation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities to the reduced tax rate upon enactment of the Act. In addition, we recorded a charge of approximately $2.6 million to record a valuation allowance against foreign tax credit carryforwards which are not more likely than not to be utilized as a result of changes in tax law enacted as part of the Act. Both items are included as components of "Income tax expense" in our consolidated statements of operations. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU allows entities to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings the stranded tax effects resulting from the Act. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. As allowed, we early adopted ASU 2018-02 on a prospective basis as of January 1, 2018 and reclassified $1.5 million of accumulated foreign currency translation associated with our unconsolidated affiliate Cash Converters International, resulting from the stranded tax effects from the reduction of our effective tax rate, from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings. Other We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their tax basis and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the related temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized when the rate change is enacted. We consider the earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries to be indefinitely invested outside the United States on the basis of estimates that future domestic cash generation will be sufficient to meet future domestic cash needs and our specific plans for reinvestment of those subsidiary earnings. We have not recorded a deferred tax liability related to the U.S. federal and state income taxes and foreign withholding taxes of our undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries indefinitely invested outside the U.S. We may be subject to income tax audits by the respective tax authorities in any or all of the jurisdictions in which we operate or have operated within a relevant period. Significant judgment is required in determining uncertain tax positions. We utilize the required two-step approach to recognize and measure uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments, and which may not accurately forecast actual outcomes. We adjust these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the closing of an audit or the refinement of an estimate. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. We believe adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all periods. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as “Income tax expense” in our consolidated statements of operations, which were $0.2 million in each of 2018 , 2017 and 2016 . We consider our assessment of the recognition of deferred tax assets as well as estimates of uncertain tax positions to be critical estimates. Earnings per Share and Common Stock We compute basic earnings per share on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We compute diluted earnings per share on the basis of the weighted average number of shar

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	NOTE 2: ACQUISITIONS Camira Administration Corp. and Subsidiaries (“GPMX”) in Fiscal 2018 On October 6, 2017, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding stock of Camira Administration Corp. and subsidiaries (“GPMX”), a business that, at the time, owned and operated 112 stores located in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Peru. The GPMX acquisition significantly expanded our store base into Latin American countries outside of Mexico and provides us with a platform for further growth in the region. Under the terms of the stock purchase agreement (“SPA”), we paid $53.4 million in cash upon closing and, subsequent to the closing, paid $6.7 million to satisfy the acquired company's indebtedness to members of the seller’s affiliated group. The SPA specified a further $2.25 million to be paid contingent upon performance of GPMX’s business during a period up to 24 months following the closing date, and the business achieved the specified performance goal during the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Consequently, we made a final payment of $1.6 million in January 2018 in satisfaction of the contingent purchase price obligation, after reduction for certain adjustments under the SPA, yielding a total purchase price of $61.7 million . All Other Fiscal 2018 Acquisitions On June 25, 2018, we acquired 40 pawn stores operating under the name “Montepio San Patricio” in and around Mexico City, the largest market in Mexico. The acquisition of these stores is our largest acquisition in Mexico to date and significantly strengthens our competitive position in the strategically important Mexico City metropolitan area. The physical space in these stores is substantially larger than our average store in Mexico, giving us the capacity to increase their focus on general merchandise pawn loan and retail activities. On June 11, 2018, we acquired 23 pawn stores operating under the name “Presta Dinero,” giving us a presence in a number of cities within seven central-Mexico states in which we already have stores. These stores complement our existing stores, allowing us to achieve synergies in management and administration while giving us a presence in new cities and neighborhoods. On December 4, 2017, we acquired 21 pawn stores located in the Mexican state of Sinaloa operating under the name “Bazareño.” The Bazareño stores make up the largest chain of pawn stores in Culiacan, the capital city of Sinaloa, giving us the number one position in that market and an important strategic presence in the northwest region of Mexico. The purchase prices of the above acquisitions were paid in cash. We are continuing to gather information for completion of accounting for certain balances associated with the Montepio San Patricio and Presta Dinero acquisitions and may include revisions to the initial purchase accounting in subsequent quarters. These acquisitions, collectively referred to as "All Other" below, were individually immaterial and we have therefore omitted or aggregated certain disclosures. Other Information for Fiscal 2018 Acquisitions With the completion of the GPMX acquisition, we combined the results of that business with the results of our Mexico pawn business, and that reporting segment is now referred to as "Latin America Pawn." See Note 15, Segment Information, below. The acquisitions described above were all attributable to our Latin America Pawn segment. Including the revision of values and finalization of accounting for certain assets associated with the acquisition of Montepio San Patricio and Presta Dinero, the allocation of the consideration for the net acquired assets from our fiscal 2018 business combinations was as follows: GPMX All Other (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,560 $ — Earning assets 17,247 8,347 Other assets 3,450 4,272 Property and equipment, intangible assets, deferred taxes and other assets, net* 11,671 13,678 Goodwill 33,511 9,015 Accounts payable, deferred taxes and other liabilities (6,723 ) (159 ) Total consideration $ 61,716 $ 35,153 * Intangible assets consist primarily of $9.8 million and $6.6 million in trade names acquired with indefinite useful lives, for GPMX and All Other, respectively. The factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill, which is recorded in our Latin America Pawn segment, were based on several strategic and synergistic benefits we expect to realize from the acquisitions, including expansion of our store base as well as the ability to further leverage our pawn expertise, investments in information technology and other back office and support functions of our existing Mexico pawn business. We expect none of the goodwill resulting from these business combinations will be deductible for tax purposes. The results of the acquired businesses have been included in our consolidated financial statements beginning after the acquisition dates as indicated above in our Latin America Pawn segment with revenue and net income amounts as presented below. Such net income does not include acquisition-related costs of approximately $0.6 million for fiscal 2018, which were expensed as incurred and primarily included under “Administrative” expense in our consolidated statements of operations. It is impracticable to provide historical supplemental pro forma financial information for GPMX and All Other acquisitions due to a variety of factors, including complexity of restructured entities acquired and access to historical information, such as information necessary to eliminate intercompany transactions. Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 Revenue Net Income GPMX $ 46.5 $ 8.0 All Other 7.5 1.3 Fiscal 2017 and 2016 Acquisitions We have concluded that the acquisitions described below were immaterial to our overall consolidated financial results and, therefore, have omitted the information that would otherwise be required by ASC 805-10-50-2(h). In August 2017, we acquired certain assets related to two pawn stores in Central Texas and one pawn store in Las Vegas, Nevada. The aggregate purchase price for these transactions in total was $2.3 million in cash, of which $0.4 million was recorded as goodwill. For additional discussion of the Central Texas acquisition, see Note 11 . On February 1, 2016, we acquired six pawn stores in the Houston, Texas area doing business under the "Pawn One" brand. The aggregate purchase price was $ 6.2 million in cash, inclusive of all ancillary arrangements, of which $ 3.2 million was recorded as goodwill. These acquisitions were made as part of our continuing strategy to enhance our earnings over the long-term. The factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill were based on several strategic and synergistic benefits we expect to realize from the acquisitions. These benefits include a greater presence in the Texas and Las Vegas markets, as well as the ability to further leverage our expense structure through increased scale. Goodwill from these acquisitions was recorded in the U.S. Pawn segment. We expect substantially all goodwill attributable to the fiscal 2017 acquisitions will be deductible and none of the goodwill attributable to the fiscal 2016 acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	NOTE 3: EARNINGS PER SHARE Components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share and excluded antidilutive potential common shares are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP (A) $ 39,915 $ 33,683 $ (7,973 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (B) (856 ) (1,825 ) (72,771 ) Net income (loss) attributable to EZCORP (C) $ 39,059 $ 31,858 $ (80,744 ) Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (D) 54,456 54,260 54,427 Dilutive effect of restricted stock and 2024 Convertible Notes* 3,440 108 — Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents (E) 57,896 54,368 54,427 Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP: Continuing operations (A / D) $ 0.73 $ 0.62 $ (0.15 ) Discontinued operations (B / D) (0.01 ) (0.03 ) (1.34 ) Basic earnings (loss) per share (C / D) $ 0.72 $ 0.59 $ (1.49 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP: Continuing operations (A / E) $ 0.69 $ 0.62 $ (0.15 ) Discontinued operations (B / E) (0.01 ) (0.03 ) (1.34 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per share (C / E) $ 0.68 $ 0.59 $ (1.49 ) Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share above, exclusive of the additional potential impact of the 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants, 2024 Convertible Notes and 2025 Convertible Notes*: Restricted stock** 2,218 2,356 840 * See Note 8 for discussion of the terms and conditions of these potential common shares and dilutive impact thereon. ** Includes antidilutive share-based awards as well as performance-based and market conditioned share-based awards that are contingently issuable, but for which the condition for issuance has not been met as of the end of the reporting period.

Strategic Investments

Strategic Investments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Strategic Investments	NOTE 4: STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS As of September 30, 2018 , we owned 214,183,714 shares, or approximately 34.75% , of Cash Converters International, which is, as a result, our unconsolidated affiliate. Our total investment in Cash Converters International was acquired between November 2009 and June 2018 for approximately $96.1 million , including the acquisition of 57,631,230 shares in June 2018 for $14.0 million (increasing our ownership by three percentage points) in connection with an underwritten placement of 123.3 million shares by Cash Converters International for AUD 39.5 million , excluding costs. Cash Converters International stated it will use the proceeds from the offering to reduce outstanding indebtedness and provide additional capital to pursue growth opportunities while maintaining sufficient working capital. Our participation in this offering, including our increased equity ownership, does not change our conclusion to account for our investment in Cash Converters International under the equity method. Our equity in Cash Converters International’s net income (loss) was $5.5 million , $4.9 million and $(0.3) million in fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Cash Converters International did not declare or pay a dividend in fiscal 2018. We recorded dividends from Cash Converters International of $1.2 million and $2.2 million in fiscal 2017 and 2016 , respectively, of which the fiscal 2017 dividend was reinvested. Cash Converters International’s accumulated undistributed after-tax earnings included in our consolidated retained earnings were $15.8 million as of September 30, 2018 . The following tables present summary financial information for Cash Converters International’s most recently reported results as of September 30, 2018 , 2017 and 2016 as applicable after translation to U.S. dollars: June 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Current assets $ 229,105 $ 155,749 Non-current assets 148,195 150,843 Total assets $ 377,300 $ 306,592 Current liabilities $ 122,924 $ 57,387 Non-current liabilities 15,449 48,698 Shareholders’ equity 238,927 200,507 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 377,300 $ 306,592 Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Gross revenues $ 201,800 $ 204,509 $ 225,712 Gross profit 128,366 130,943 146,286 Net profit (loss) 17,443 15,546 (3,839 ) During fiscal 2018, the fair value of our investment in Cash Converters International, as estimated by reference to its quoted market price per share, declined from September 30, 2017 and ended below its carrying value as of September 30, 2018 . As of September 30, 2018, we determined that our investment was impaired and that such impairment was other-than-temporary. In reaching this conclusion, we considered all available evidence, including the following: (i) positive earnings reported for the previous two years; (ii) resolution of Australian Securities and Investment Commission Enforceable Undertaking in May 2018; (iii) executive turnover including announcement of its chief executive officer’s departure in August 2018; (iv) outstanding Queensland class action litigation; (v) ongoing uncertainty around Australian legislative action; (vi) continued cessation of dividend payments; (vii) available analyst reports including associated future earnings and cash flow forecasts; and (viii) the prolonged drop in Cash Converters International’s stock price. As a result, we recognized an other-than-temporary impairment in Cash Converters International of $11.7 million ( $9.2 million , net of taxes) in fiscal 2018. During fiscal 2016, the fair value of our investment in Cash Converters International continued to decline from its previous value and remained below its carrying value. As of September 30, 2016, we determined that our investment was impaired and that such impairment was other-than-temporary and recognized an other-than-temporary impairment in Cash Converters International of $11.0 million ( $7.2 million , net of taxes). The above impairments increased the difference between the amount at which our investment was carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets of Cash Converters International as discussed in Note 1 and were recorded under “Impairment of investment” in our consolidated statements of operations in the “Other International” segment. We will continue to monitor the fair value of our investment in Cash Converters International for other-than-temporary impairments in future reporting periods and may record additional impairment charges should the fair value of our investment in Cash Converters International further decline below its carrying value for an extended period of time. See Note 5 for the fair value and carrying value of our investment in Cash Converters International.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	NOTE 5: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Our assets and liabilities discussed below are classified in one of the following three categories based on the inputs used to develop their fair values: Level 1 — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 — Other observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data; and Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. We have elected not to measure at fair value any eligible items for which fair value measurement is optional. Recurring Fair Value Measurements The table below presents our financial assets (liabilities) that were carried and measured at fair value on a recurring basis: September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Financial Assets (Liabilities): Balance Sheet Location (in thousands) 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges — Level 2 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,552 $ — 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges — Level 2 Other assets, net — 6,591 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative — Level 2 Current maturities of long-term debt, net (2,552 ) — 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative — Level 2 Long-term debt, net — (6,591 ) We measured the fair value of the cash-settled call options pertaining to the 2.125% Cash Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 (the “2019 Convertible Notes Hedges”) and the 2019 Convertible Notes derivative instrument (the “2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative”) using the Black-Scholes-Merton model based on observable Level 1 and Level 2 inputs such as conversion price of underlying shares, current share price, implied volatility, risk free interest rate and other factors. The volatility inputs used as of September 30, 2018 and 2017 were 36% to 37% , based on observed market inputs. In July 2017, we cash settled the portion of the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges and 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants relating to $35 million aggregate principal amount of 2019 Convertible Notes that we repurchased and retired, as further discussed in Note 8 . As an estimate of the sensitivity of the fair values of the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges and 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative, if volatility inputs of 30% and 45% were used, the fair values would have ranged from $1.0 million to $4.6 million . There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 for financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the periods presented. Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value The tables below present our financial assets and liabilities that were not measured at fair value (including those discussed below the following tables) on a recurring basis: Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value September 30, 2018 September 30, 2018 Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Notes receivable, net $ 37,425 $ 41,153 $ — $ — $ 41,153 Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 49,500 49,500 49,500 — — Financial liabilities: 2019 Convertible Notes $ 187,433 $ 189,150 $ — $ 189,150 $ — 2024 Convertible Notes 105,858 180,399 — 180,399 — 2025 Convertible Notes 119,736 161,253 — 161,253 — 8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 1,304 1,304 — — 1,304 Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Notes receivable, net $ 60,975 $ 74,262 $ — $ — $ 74,262 Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 43,319 49,057 49,057 — — Financial liabilities: 2019 Convertible Notes $ 177,346 $ 193,811 $ — $ 193,811 $ — 2024 Convertible Notes 100,870 175,016 — 175,016 — Based primarily on the short-term nature of cash and cash equivalents, pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable, current consumer loans, fees and interest receivable and other debt, we estimate that their carrying value approximates fair value. We consider our cash and cash equivalents to be measured using Level 1 inputs and our pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable, consumer loans, fees and interest receivable and other debt to be measured using Level 3 inputs. Significant increases or decreases in the underlying assumptions used to value pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable, consumer loans, fees and interest receivable and other debt could significantly increase or decrease these fair value estimates. For background information regarding the notes receivable, see “Notes Receivable from Grupo Finmart Divestiture” below. We measured the fair value of the notes receivable as of September 30, 2018 and 2017 under a discounted cash flow approach considering the estimated credit ratings for Grupo Finmart and AlphaCredit and as determined with external consultation, with discount rates ranging primarily from 7% to 8% . Certain of the significant inputs used for the valuation were not observable in the market. Included in the fair value of the notes receivable is the estimated fair value of the deferred compensation fee negotiated in September 2017, of which the ultimate amount to be received is dependent upon the timing of payment of the notes receivable as discussed in “Notes Receivable from Grupo Finmart Divestiture” below. Significant increases or decreases in the underlying assumptions used to value the notes receivable could significantly increase or decrease these fair value estimates. The inputs used to generate the fair value of the investment in unconsolidated affiliate (Cash Converters International) were considered Level 1 inputs. These inputs are comprised of (a) the quoted stock price on the Australian Stock Exchange multiplied by (b) the number of shares we owned multiplied by (c) the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of the end of our reporting period. We included no control premium for owning a large percentage of outstanding shares. We measured the fair value of the 2019 Convertible Notes, 2024 Convertible Notes and 2025 Convertible Notes using quoted price inputs. The 2019 Convertible Notes, 2024 Convertible Notes and 2025 Convertible Notes are not actively traded, and thus the price inputs represent a Level 2 measurement. As the quoted price inputs are highly variable from day to day, the fair value estimates disclosed above could significantly increase or decrease. Notes Receivable from Grupo Finmart Divestiture Subsequent to the sale of Grupo Finmart in September 2016, we determined that we retained a variable interest in Grupo Finmart, including notes receivable and a guarantee liability of the future cash outflows of certain Grupo Finmart foreign exchange forward contracts with a backup guarantee provided by AlphaCredit for any payments we make under the guarantee. We determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of Grupo Finmart subsequent to its disposition as we lack a controlling financial interest in Grupo Finmart. During fiscal 2018 and 2017, we collected $32.4 million and $29.5 million , respectively, in principal on these notes receivable. As of September 30, 2017, all of the notes receivable (other than the Parent Loan Notes discussed below) had been repaid and the guarantee liability had been extinguished. As of September 30, 2017, only two promissory notes (referred to as the “Parent Loan Notes”), one of which was denominated in Mexican Pesos, remained outstanding from the Grupo Finmart sale, with a total aggregate principal amount of $60.9 million . In September 2017, we and AlphaCredit amended the Parent Loan Notes as follows: • The outstanding principal amount (including the $18.3 million that would otherwise have been payable on September 27, 2017) will be payable on a monthly basis over the remaining two years , commencing October 27, 2017. • The per annum interest rate was increased from 4% to 10% for the dollar-denominated note and from 7.5% to 14.5% for the peso-denominated note. Accrued interest is also payable monthly, commencing October 27, 2017. • We will receive an additional deferred compensation fee of $14.0 million , payable $6.0 million on September 27, 2019, $4.0 million on March 27, 2020 and $4.0 million on September 27, 2020. • The Parent Loan Notes may be prepaid in full voluntarily at any time and are subject to mandatory prepayment in certain circumstances. Upon any prepayment, whether voluntary or mandatory, Grupo Finmart must pay all outstanding principal, all accrued but unpaid interest and an amount equal to the sum of (1) all remaining interest payments that would otherwise be due through the end of the term and (2) the deferred compensation fee. If the prepayment occurs on or prior to June 30, 2019, the deferred compensation fee will be reduced to $10.0 million . • The Parent Loan Notes, as amended, are now fully guaranteed by AlphaCredit. As further consideration for these amendments, AlphaCredit agreed to terminate our indemnification obligations with respect to representations and warranties and certain other matters under the Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 1, 2016, that the parties entered into in connection with the sale of Grupo Finmart (the “Purchase Agreement”). Those representations and warranties were originally scheduled to survive until March 27, 2018. AlphaCredit also agreed to terminate all indemnity claims existing at the time of the amendment and to release to us the outstanding balance ( $4.1 million ) held in escrow pending resolution of indemnification claims. We accounted for this amendment as an extinguishment of the original Parent Loan Notes, recognizing $3.0 million of remaining discount as a gain included in “Interest income” in our consolidated statements of operations. We review the financial statements of Grupo Finmart and AlphaCredit including the calculation of synthetic credit spreads as described above in making our determination that the Parent Loan Notes are collectible on an ongoing basis. The following table presents the carrying amount and classification of the assets compared to the maximum exposure to loss: September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Instrument Balance Sheet Location Asset Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheet Maximum Exposure to Loss Asset Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheet Maximum Exposure to Loss (in thousands) (in thousands) Notes receivable Notes receivable, net (including accreted deferred compensation of $9.2 million and $0.1 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively) $ 37,425 $ 37,425 $ 60,975 $ 60,975

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	NOTE 6: PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Major classifications of property and equipment were as follows: September 30, 2018 2017 Carrying Amount Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value Carrying Accumulated Net Book (in thousands) Land $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ 4 $ — $ 4 Buildings and improvements 97,236 (60,459 ) 36,777 80,828 (55,077 ) 25,751 Furniture and equipment 119,975 (85,737 ) 34,238 105,319 (78,581 ) 26,738 Software 34,178 (33,177 ) 1,001 34,022 (32,623 ) 1,399 In progress 1,629 — 1,629 4,067 — 4,067 $ 253,022 $ (179,373 ) $ 73,649 $ 224,240 $ (166,281 ) $ 57,959

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	NOTE 7: GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Asset Balances The following table presents the balance of each major class of indefinite-lived intangible asset: September 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Pawn licenses $ 9,527 $ 9,535 Trade names 20,776 4,000 $ 30,303 $ 13,535 The following table presents the changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment: U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Consolidated (in thousands) Balances as of September 30, 2016 $ 247,538 $ 6,438 $ 253,976 Acquisitions 356 — 356 Effect of foreign currency translation changes — 428 428 Balances as of September 30, 2017 $ 247,894 $ 6,866 $ 254,760 Acquisitions — 42,526 42,526 Effect of foreign currency translation changes — 162 162 Balances as of September 30, 2018 $ 247,894 $ 49,554 $ 297,448 The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible asset: September 30, 2018 2017 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (in thousands) Non-compete agreements $ 3,626 $ (3,314 ) $ 312 $ 3,659 $ (3,102 ) $ 557 Internally developed software 40,223 (17,512 ) 22,711 29,741 (12,597 ) 17,144 Other 3,826 (2,229 ) 1,597 3,148 (1,964 ) 1,184 $ 47,675 $ (23,055 ) $ 24,620 $ 36,548 $ (17,663 ) $ 18,885 Amortization of Definite-Lived Intangibles The amortization of most definite-lived intangible assets is recorded as amortization expense. The favorable lease asset and other intangibles are amortized to operations expense over the related lease terms. The following table presents the amount and classification of amortization recognized as expense: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Amortization expense in continuing operations $ 5,780 $ 4,184 $ 4,742 Amortization expense in discontinued operations — — 2,055 Operations expense 199 90 87 $ 5,979 $ 4,274 $ 6,884 The following table presents our estimate of future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, Amortization expense Operations expense (in thousands) 2019 $ 6,372 $ 23 2020 5,803 23 2021 4,746 23 2022 3,858 2 2023 1,696 — As acquisitions and dispositions occur in the future, amortization expense may vary from these estimates.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	NOTE 8: DEBT The following tables present our debt instruments outstanding, contractual maturities and interest expense: September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Gross Amount Debt Discount and Issuance Costs Carrying Amount Gross Amount Debt Discount and Issuance Costs Carrying Amount (in thousands) 2019 Convertible Notes $ 195,000 $ (7,567 ) $ 187,433 $ 195,000 $ (17,654 ) $ 177,346 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative 2,552 — 2,552 6,591 — 6,591 2024 Convertible Notes 143,750 (37,892 ) 105,858 143,750 (42,880 ) 100,870 2025 Convertible Notes 172,500 (52,764 ) 119,736 — — — 8.5% unsecured notes due 2024* 1,304 — 1,304 — — — Total $ 515,106 $ (98,223 ) $ 416,883 $ 345,341 $ (60,534 ) $ 284,807 Less current portion 197,748 (7,567 ) 190,181 — — — Total long-term debt $ 317,358 $ (90,656 ) $ 226,702 $ 345,341 $ (60,534 ) $ 284,807 * Amount translated from Guatemalan quetzals as of September 30, 2018. Certain disclosures omitted due to materiality considerations. Principal Payment Schedule Total Less Than 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years More Than 5 Years (in thousands) 2019 Convertible Notes* $ 195,000 $ 195,000 $ — $ — $ — 2024 Convertible Notes* 143,750 — — — 143,750 2025 Convertible Notes* 172,500 — — — 172,500 8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 1,304 196 428 428 252 $ 512,554 $ 195,196 $ 428 $ 428 $ 316,502 * Excludes the potential impact of the embedded derivative. Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in millions) Term Loan Facility: Contractual interest expense $ — $ 4.3 $ 0.4 Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs — 0.4 — Total interest expense $ — $ 4.7 $ 0.4 2019 Convertible Notes: Contractual interest expense $ 4.1 $ 4.7 $ 4.9 Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 10.0 10.8 10.6 Total interest expense $ 14.1 $ 15.5 $ 15.5 2024 Convertible Notes: Contractual interest expense $ 4.1 $ 1.0 $ — Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 5.1 1.1 — Total interest expense $ 9.2 $ 2.1 $ — 2025 Convertible Notes: Contractual interest expense $ 1.6 $ — $ — Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 2.3 — — Total interest expense $ 3.9 $ — $ — 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 In May 2018, we issued $172.5 million aggregate principal amount of 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 (the “2025 Convertible Notes”). All of the 2025 Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated May 14, 2018 (the "2018 Indenture") by and between us and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the trustee. The 2025 Convertible Notes were issued in a private offering and resold under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The 2025 Convertible Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears at a rate of 2.375% per annum on May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing November 1, 2018, and will mature on May 1, 2025 (the "2025 Maturity Date"), unless converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date. At maturity, the holders of the 2025 Convertible Notes will be entitled to receive cash equal to the principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes plus unpaid accrued interest. The 2025 Convertible Notes are convertible into cash or shares of Class A Non-Voting Common Stock ("Class A Common Stock"), or any combination thereof, at our option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and during the periods described in the 2018 Indenture, based on an initial conversion rate of 62.8931 shares of Class A Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2025 Convertible Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $15.90 per share of our Class A Common Stock). The conversion rate will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. The 2025 Convertible Notes contain certain make-whole fundamental change premiums and customary anti-dilution adjustments. We account for the Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion under the treasury stock method. To the extent our average share price is over $15.90 per share for any fiscal quarter, we are required to recognize incremental dilution of our earnings per share. Prior to November 1, 2024, the 2025 Convertible Notes will be convertible only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ended on June 30, 2018 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price, as defined in the 2018 Indenture, per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock and the conversion rate on such trading day; (3) if we call any or all of the 2025 Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events, as defined in the 2018 Indenture. On or after November 1, 2024 until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the 2025 Maturity Date, holders of 2025 Convertible Notes may, at their option, convert their 2025 Convertible Notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. We may not redeem the 2025 Convertible Notes prior to May 1, 2022. At our option, we may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2025 Convertible Notes on or after May 1, 2022, if the last reported sale price of the Class A Common Stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption. The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. We measured the fair value of the liability component of the 2025 Convertible Notes under a discounted cash flow approach considering our synthetic credit rating, as determined with external consultation, including inputs that are not observable in the market. The fair value of the liability component was estimated by calculating the present value of the cash flows using a discount rate of 8% for a similarly structured liability with no conversion feature, maturing in seven years. Our estimate resulted in an initial carrying value of the liability component of the 2025 Convertible Notes of $121.3 million with an associated original issue discount of $51.2 million , exclusive of deferred financing costs, accreted to the face value of the 2025 Convertible Notes based on the effective interest method through the 2025 Maturity Date. The carrying amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes conversion feature (the “2025 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative”) is currently included under “Additional paid-in capital” in our consolidated balance sheets of September 30, 2018 and was initially calculated as $49.6 million ( $39.1 million , net of tax). The 2025 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative is expected to remain recorded in equity in our consolidated balance sheets as long as it continues to meet the criteria as an equity-classified instrument in subsequent reporting periods. We incurred transaction costs of $5.5 million related to the issuance of the 2025 Convertible Notes, which we recorded as deferred financing costs and are included under “Long-term debt, net” and “Additional paid-in capital” in our consolidated balance sheets. The effective interest rate for fiscal 2018 was approximately 9% . As of September 30, 2018 , the remaining unamortized debt discount and issuance costs will be amortized through the 2025 Maturity Date assuming no early conversion. As of September 30, 2018 , the 2025 Convertible Notes were not convertible as no conditions of conversion had been met. Accordingly, the net balance of the 2025 Convertible Notes was classified as a non-current liability in our consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2018 . The classification of the 2025 Convertible Notes as current or non-current in the consolidated balance sheets is evaluated at each balance sheet date and may change from time to time depending on whether any of the conversion conditions has been met. If one of the conversion conditions is met in any future fiscal quarter, we will classify our net liability under the 2025 Convertible Notes as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheets as of the end of that fiscal quarter. If none of the conversion conditions have been met in a future fiscal quarter prior to the one -year period immediately preceding the 2025 Maturity Date, we will classify our net liability under the 2025 Convertible Notes as a non-current liability in the consolidated balance sheets as of the end of that fiscal quarter. If the note holders elect to convert their 2025 Convertible Notes prior to maturity, any unamortized discount and transaction costs will be recognized as expense at the time of conversion. If the entire outstanding principal amount had been converted on September 30, 2018 , we would have recorded an expense associated with the conversion, comprised of $52.8 million of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs. As of September 30, 2018 , none of the note holders had elected to convert their 2025 Convertible Notes. As of September 30, 2018 , the if-converted value of the 2025 Convertible Notes did not exceed the principal amount. 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 In July 2017, we issued $143.75 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 (the “2024 Convertible Notes”). All of the 2024 Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated July 5, 2017 (the “2017 Indenture”) by and between us and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the trustee. The 2024 Convertible Notes were issued in a private offering and resold under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The 2024 Convertible Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears at a rate of 2.875% per annum on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing January 1, 2018, and will mature on July 1, 2024 (the “2024 Maturity Date”), unless converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date. At maturity, the holders of the 2024 Convertible Notes will be entitled to receive cash equal to the principal amount of the 2024 Convertible Notes plus unpaid accrued interest. The 2024 Convertible Notes are convertible into cash or shares of Class A Common Stock, or any combination thereof, at our option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and during the periods described in the 2017 Indenture, based on an initial conversion rate of 100 shares of Class A Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2024 Convertible Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $10.00 per share of our Class A Common Stock). The conversion rate will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. The 2024 Convertible Notes contain certain make-whole fundamental change premiums and customary anti-dilution adjustments. We account for the Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion under the treasury stock method. To the extent our share priced increases over $10.00 per share, we are required to recognize incremental dilution of our earnings per share. Prior to January 1, 2024, the 2024 Convertible Notes will be convertible only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2017 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price, as defined in the 2017 Indenture, per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock and the conversion rate on such trading day; (3) if we call any or all of the 2024 Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events, as defined in the 2017 Indenture. On or after January 1, 2024 until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the 2024 Maturity Date, holders of 2024 Convertible Notes may, at their option, convert their 2024 Convertible Notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. We may not redeem the 2024 Convertible Notes prior to July 6, 2021. At our option, we may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2024 Convertible Notes on or after July 6, 2021, if the last reported sale price of the Class A Common Stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption. The redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2024 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. We measured the fair value of the liability component of the 2024 Convertible Notes under a discounted cash flow approach considering our synthetic credit rating, as determined with external consultation, including inputs that are not observable in the market. The fair value of the liability component was estimated by calculating the present value of the cash flows using discount rates slightly above 8% for a similarly structured liability with no conversion feature, maturing in seven years . Our estimate resulted in an initial carrying value of the liability component of the 2024 Convertible Notes of $102.7 million with an associated original issue discount of $41.0 million , exclusive of deferred financing costs, accreted to the face value of the 2024 Convertible Notes based on the effective interest method through the 2024 Maturity Date. We accounted for the conversion feature of the 2024 Convertible Notes as a separate equity-classified instrument (the “2024 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative”), initially recorded as $39.8 million ( $25.3 million , net of tax), inclusive of deferred financing costs, on the issuance date and included under “Additional paid-in capital” in our consolidated balance sheet, including an allocated portion of the deferred financing costs. The 2024 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative is expected to remain recorded in equity in our consolidated balance sheets as long as it continues to meet the criteria as an equity-classified instrument in subsequent reporting periods. The carrying amount of the 2024 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative included under “Additional paid-in capital” in our consolidated balance sheet of September 30, 2018 was $25.3 million . We incurred transaction costs of $4.2 million related to the issuance of the 2024 Convertible Notes, which we recorded as deferred financing costs and are included under “Long-term debt, net” and “Additional paid-in capital” in our consolidated balance sheets. Deferred financing costs recorded under “Long-term debt, net” are being amortized to interest expense over the expected term of the 2024 Convertible Notes. The effective interest rate for fiscal 2018 was approximately 9% . As of September 30, 2018 , the remaining unamortized debt discount and issuance costs will be amortized through the 2024 Maturity Date assuming no early conversion. As of September 30, 2018 , the 2024 Convertible Notes were not convertible as no conditions of conversion had been met. Accordingly, the net balance of the 2024 Convertible Notes was classified as a non-current liability in our consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2018 . The classification of the 2024 Convertible Notes as current or non-current in the consolidated balance sheets is evaluated at each balance sheet date and may change from time to time depending on whether any of the conversion conditions has been met. If one of the conversion conditions is met in any future fiscal quarter, we will classify our net liability under the 2024 Convertible Notes as a current liability in the consolidated balance sheets as of the end of that fiscal quarter. If none of the conversion conditions have been met in a future fiscal quarter prior to the one -year period immediately preceding the 2024 Maturity Date, we will classify our net liability under the 2024 Convertible Notes as a non-current liability in the consolidated balance sheets as of the end of that fiscal quarter. If the note holders elect to convert their 2024 Convertible Notes prior to maturity, any unamortized discount and transaction costs will be recognized as expense at the time of conversion. If the entire outstanding principal amount had been converted on September 30, 2018 , we would have recorded an expense associated with the conversion, comprised of $37.9 million of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs. As of September 30, 2018 , none of the note holders had elected to convert their 2024 Convertible Notes. As of September 30, 2018 , the if-converted value of the 2024 Convertible Notes exceed the principal amount by approximately $13.5 million . 2.125% Cash Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 In June 2014, we issued $200 million aggregate principal amount of 2.125% Cash Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 (the “2019 Convertible Notes”), with an additional $30 million principal amount being issued in July 2014. All of the 2019 Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated June 23, 2014 (the “2014 Indenture”) by and between EZCORP and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the trustee. The 2019 Convertible Notes were issued in a private offering and resold under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The 2019 Convertible Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears at a rate of 2.125% per annum on June 15 and December 15 of each year and mature on June 15, 2019 (the “2019 Maturity Date”). Prior to December 15, 2018, the 2019 Convertible Notes will be convertible only upon the occurrence of certain events and during certain periods, and thereafter, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the 2019 Maturity Date. At maturity, the holders of the 2019 Convertible Notes will be entitled to receive cash equal to the principal amount of the 2019 Convertible Notes plus unpaid accrued interest. The 2019 Convertible Notes are unsubordinated unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to any of our indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2019 Convertible Notes, equal in right of payment with all of our other unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness, and effectively junior to all debt or other obligations (including trade payables) of our wholly-owned subsidiaries. The 2014 Indenture governing the 2019 Cash Convertible Notes does not contain any financial covenants. Under the terms of the 2019 Convertible Notes, payment of dividends requires a conversion rate adjustment equal to the conversion rate in effect immediately prior to the open of business on the ex-dividend date for such dividend multiplied by the last reported sale price of the Class A Common Stock on the trading day immediately preceding the ex-dividend date for such dividend, divided by the difference between the last reported sale price of the Class A Common Stock on the trading day immediately preceding the ex-dividend date for such dividend and the amount in cash per share we distribute to all or substantially all holders of Class A Common Stock. The effective interest rate for fiscal 2018 was approximately 8% . As of September 30, 2018 , the remaining unamortized debt discount and issuance costs will be amortized through the 2019 Maturity Date assuming no early conversion. A portion of the 2019 Convertible Notes were repurchased and retired in July 2017, as discussed below under “Extinguishment of Debt.” We account for the cash conversion feature of the 2019 Convertible Notes as a separate derivative instrument (the “2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative ”), which had a fair value of $46.5 million at the time of original issuance that was recognized as the original issue discount of the 2019 Convertible Notes. This original issue discount is amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2019 Convertible Notes using the effective interest method. As of September 30, 2018 , the 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative is recorded as a current liability under “Current maturities of long-term debt, net” in our consolidated balance sheets, and will be marked to market in subsequent reporting periods. The 2019 Convertible Notes are convertible into cash, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions and during the periods described below, based on an initial “Conversion Rate” of 62.2471 shares of Class A Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2019 Convertible Notes (equivalent to an initial “Conversion Price” of approximately $16.065 per share of our Class A Common Stock). Upon conversion of a note, we will pay cash based on a daily conversion value calculated on a proportionate basis for each trading day in the applicable 80 trading day observation period as described in the 2014 Indenture. The Conversion Rate will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. Holders may surrender their 2019 Convertible Notes for conversion into cash prior to December 15, 2018 only under the following circumstances (the “Early Conversion Conditions”): (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2014 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price, as defined in the Indenture, per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock and the Conversion Rate on such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events, as defined in the 2014 Indenture. On or after December 15, 2018 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the 2019 Maturity Date, holders may convert their notes into cash at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. If a holder elects to convert its 2019 Convertible Notes in connection with certain make-whole fundamental changes, as that term is defined in the 2014 Indenture, that occur prior to the 2019 Maturity Date, we will, in certain circumstances, increase the Conversion Rate for 2019 Convertible Notes converted in connection with such make-whole fundamental changes by a specified number of shares of Class A Common Stock. In addition, the conversion rate is subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments (for example, certain dividend distributions or tender or exchange offer of our Class A Common Stock). Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change, as defined in the 2014 Indenture, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of the then outstanding 2019 Convertible Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest. As of September 30, 2018 , the 2019 Convertible Notes were not convertible because the Early Conversion Conditions described above have not been met. If the note holders elect to convert their 2019 Convertible Notes prior to maturity, any unamortized discount and transaction costs will be recorded to expense at the time of conversion. If the entire outstanding principal amount had been converted on September 30, 2018 , we would have recorded an expense associated with the conversion, comprised of $7.6 million of unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs. As of September 30, 2018 , none of the note holders had elected to convert their 2019 Convertible Notes. As of September 30, 2018 , the if-converted value of the 2019 Convertible Notes did not exceed the principal amount. 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges In connection with the issuance of the 2019 Convertible Notes, we purchased cash-settled call options (the “2019 Convertible Notes Hedges”) in privately negotiated transactions with certain of the initial purchasers or their affiliates (in this capacity, the “Option Counterparties”). The 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges provide us with the option to acquire, on a net settlement basis, approximately 12.1 million shares of our Class A Common Stock at a strike price of $16.065 , which is equal to the number of shares of our Class A Common Stock that notionally underlie the 2019 Convertible Notes and corresponds to the Conversion Price of the 2019 Convertible Notes. The 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges have an expiration date that is the same as the 2019 Maturity Date, subject to earlier exercise . The 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges have customary anti-dilution provisions similar to the 2019 Convertible Notes. If we exercise the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges , the aggregate amount of cash we will receive from the Option Counterparties will cover the aggregate amount of cash that we would be required to pay to the holders of the converted 2019 Convertible Notes, less the principal amount thereof. As of September 30, 2018 , we have not purchased any shares under the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges. The aggregate cost of the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges was $46.5 million (or $21.3 million net of the total proceeds from the 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants sold, as discussed below). The 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges are accounted for as a derivative asset and are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at their estimated fair value in “Prepaid expenses and other current assets.” The 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative liability and the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges asset will be adjusted to fair value each reporting period and unrealized gains and losses will be reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. The 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative and the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges are designed to have similar fair values. Accordingly, the changes in the fair values of these instruments are expected to offset and not have a net impact on the consolidated statements of operations. 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants In connection with the issuance of the 2019 Convertible Notes, we also sold net-share-settled warrants (the “2019 Convertible Notes Warrants”) in privately negotiated transactions with the option counterparties for the purchase of up to approximately 14.3 million shares of our Class A Common Stock at a strike price of $20.83 per share, for total proceeds of $25.1 million , net of issuance costs, which was recorded as an increase in stockholders' equity. The 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants have customary anti-dilution provisions similar to the 2019 Convertible Notes. As a result of the 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants, we will experience dilution to our diluted earnings per share if our average closing stock price exceeds $20.83 for any fiscal quarter. The 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants expire on various dates from September 2019 through February 2020 and must be settled in net shares of our Class A Common Stock. Therefore, upon expiration of the 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants, we will issue shares of Class A Common Stock to the purchasers of the 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants that represent the value by which the price of the Class A Common Stock exceeds the strike price stipulated within the particular warrant agreement. As of September 30, 2018 , there were 12.1 million 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants outstanding. Extinguishment of Debt On September 12, 2016, we and certain of our subsidiaries (as guarantors) entered into a financing agreement with certain lenders and Fortress Credit Co LLC (as collateral and administrative agent) that provided us with a senior secured credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $100 million , subject to various terms and conditions contained in the financing agreement. The credit facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) consisted of an initial term loan of $50 million that was drawn on September 12, 2016 and a delayed draw term loan of up to $50 million . Borrowings under the facility bore interest at an annual rate initially equal to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 7.5% , and we paid a monthly fee of 2.75% per annum on the average daily unused portion of the delayed draw term loan facility and a quarterly loan servicing fee of $15,000 . In July 2017, we used $51.6 million of net proceeds from the 2024 Convertible Notes offering to repay all outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan Facility and terminated that facility, including the undrawn delayed draw term loan commitment. The lenders have released all related security interests in our assets. Also in July 2017, we used $34.4 million of net proceeds from the 2024 Convertible Notes offering to repurchase and retire $35.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2019 Convertible Notes. We unwound a portion of the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges and 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants corresponding to the repurchased and retired 2019 Convertible Notes. We received $0.6 million in connection with the partial settlement of the 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges and paid $0.5 million in connection with the partial settlement of 2.2 million of the outstanding 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants. We recorded a one-time charge of $5.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 related to these transactions included under “Interest expense” in our consolidated statements of operations, including write-off of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs.

Stock Compensation

Stock Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock Compensation	NOTE 9: STOCK COMPENSATION On May 1, 2010 our Board of Directors approved the adoption of the EZCORP, Inc. 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2010 Plan”). The 2010 Plan permits grants of options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights covering up to 5,085,649 shares of our Class A Common Stock plus any shares that become available for issuance under either the 2010 Plan or prior plans as a result of forfeitures or cancellations of awards without delivery of shares or as a result of withholding shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations. In February 2015, March 2015, March 2016, December 2016 and December 2017, the Board of Directors and the voting stockholder approved the addition of 643,673 , 1,081,200 , 185,026 , 500,000 and 1,100,000 shares, respectively, to the 2010 Plan. In December 2017, we granted 1,308,533 restricted stock unit awards to team members and 84,250 restricted stock awards to non-employee directors with a grant date fair value of primarily $9.75 per share. Our long-term incentive awards are generally granted based on our share price as of October 1 each year, which was $9.50 for these fiscal 2018 awards. For the awards granted to team members, 190,725 vested on September 30, 2018 as later approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors in November 2018 with regard to achievement of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") performance targets, and 1,117,808 will vest on September 30, 2020, subject to the achievement of certain EBITDA performance targets. As of September 30, 2018, we considered the achievement of these performance targets probable. The awards granted to non-employee directors vested on September 30, 2018 and were subject only to service conditions. In November and December 2016 and April 2017, we granted 931,260 restricted stock unit awards to team members and 72,500 restricted stock awards to non-employee directors, each with a grant date fair value of approximately $9.60 per share. Our long-term incentive awards are generally granted based on our share price as of October 1 each year, which was $11.06 for these fiscal 2017 awards. The awards granted to team members vest on September 30, 2019, subject to the achievement of certain EBITDA performance targets. As of September 30, 2018 , we considered the achievement of these performance targets to be probable. The awards granted to non-employee directors vested over two years, 50% on September 30, 2017 and 50% on September 30, 2018 and were subject only to service conditions. In March 2016, we granted 961,718 restricted stock unit awards (exclusive of canceled and replaced awards discussed below) to team members which were allocated based on the October 1, 2015 price of $6.17 per share and 130,000 restricted stock awards to non-employee directors with a grant date fair value of $2.96 per share. 80% of the awards granted to team members vested on September 30, 2018 as later approved by the compensation committee of the board of directors in November 2018 with regard to achievement of EBITDA performance targets. The awards granted to non-employee directors vested over two years, 50% on September 30, 2016 and 50% on September 30, 2017 and were subject only to service conditions. The remaining 20% of the awards granted bore a performance target tied to net debt as of September 30, 2018, which was not achieved. In connection with the March 2016 grant discussed above, we canceled 720,000 previously issued restricted stock awards that were subject to vesting based on certain stock price levels and had a grant date fair value of $3.4 million and replaced them with 421,394 performance-based restricted stock awards described above. The cancellation and replacement of these awards was treated as a modification with unrecognized compensation cost from the original awards of $1.5 million plus incremental compensation costs resulting from the modification of $0.8 million recognized over the new requisite service period through September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2018 , the unamortized fair value, exclusive of forfeitures, of share awards to be amortized over their remaining vesting periods was approximately $9.0 million . The weighted-average period over which these costs will be amortized is approximately two years. The following table presents amounts related to our stock compensation arrangements: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Share-based compensation costs $ 10,784 $ 5,866 $ 5,346 Income tax benefits on share-based compensation (1,656 ) (2,053 ) (1,871 ) The following table presents a summary of stock compensation activity: Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding as of September 30, 2017 2,413,783 $ 6.53 Granted 1,392,783 9.75 Released (a) (216,074 ) 8.35 Forfeited (34,767 ) 9.34 Outstanding as of September 30, 2018 3,555,725 $ 7.76 (a) 29,160 shares were withheld to satisfy related federal income tax withholding. The following table presents a summary of the fair value of shares granted: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in millions except per share amounts) Weighted average grant-date fair value per share granted (a) $ 9.75 $ 9.57 $ 3.53 Total grant date fair value of shares vested $ 2.3 $ 3.8 $ 2.3 (a) Awards with performance and time-based vesting provisions are generally valued based upon the underlying share price as of the issuance date. Other We have not declared or paid any dividends and currently do not anticipate paying any dividends in the immediate future. As described in Note 8 , payment of a dividend requires an adjustment to the conversion rate of our Convertible Notes . Should we pay dividends in the future, our certificate of incorporation provides that cash dividends on common stock, when declared, must be declared and paid at the same per share amounts on both classes of stock. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 10: INCOME TAXES The following table presents the components of our income from continuing operations before income taxes, including inter-segment amounts: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Domestic* $ 29,001 $ 29,740 $ (17 ) Foreign 28,075 13,499 380 $ 57,076 $ 43,239 $ 363 * Includes the majority of our corporate administrative costs. See Note 15 for information pertaining to segment contribution. The following table presents the significant components of the income tax provision from continuing operations: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Current: Federal $ (26 ) $ 1,092 $ 11,120 State and foreign 9,470 6,359 3,193 9,444 7,451 14,313 Deferred: Federal* 9,076 5,190 (3,766 ) State and foreign (371 ) (1,435 ) (1,186 ) 8,705 3,755 (4,952 ) Total income tax expense $ 18,149 $ 11,206 $ 9,361 * The year ended September 30, 2018 includes a $2.1 million charge resulting from the remeasurement of our domestic net deferred tax assets based on the new corporate income tax rate as a result of the Act, as well as $2.6 million charge resulting from recording a valuation allowance against foreign tax credit carryforwards that do not meet the “more likely than not” threshold to be utilized as a result of tax law changes included in the Act. The following table presents a reconciliation of income taxes calculated at the statutory rate and the provision for income taxes attributable to continuing operations: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Income tax expense at the federal statutory rate $ 14,000 $ 15,134 $ 128 State taxes, net of federal benefit 1,265 (714 ) 2,476 Mexico inflation adjustment (936 ) (1,286 ) (142 ) Non-deductible items 2,214 1,114 1,860 Tax credits (615 ) (321 ) 2,788 Foreign rate differential 1,405 (172 ) 277 Change in net operating loss carryforward — 1,180 — Change in valuation allowance 3,986 (3,211 ) 1,511 Stock compensation — (386 ) — Uncertain tax positions (4,808 ) 674 — Change in tax rate resulting from enactment of the Act 2,060 — — Other (422 ) (806 ) 463 Total income tax expense $ 18,149 $ 11,206 $ 9,361 Effective tax rate 32 % 26 % 2,579 % The amount of income tax expense (benefit) allocated to discontinued operations was $0.2 million , $0.1 million , and $(15.1) million during fiscal 2018 , 2017 , and 2016 , respectively. The following table shows significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities: September 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Cash Converters International $ 9,782 $ 13,550 Tax over book inventory 8,803 10,094 Accrued liabilities 4,667 6,957 Pawn service charges receivable 4,512 8,687 Stock compensation 3,328 3,356 Foreign tax credit 2,638 3,132 Capital loss carryforward 3,006 5,010 State and foreign net operating loss carryforwards 15,215 13,671 Book over tax depreciation 972 2,678 Other 137 162 Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance 53,060 67,297 Valuation allowance (20,254 ) (17,860 ) Net deferred tax assets 32,806 49,437 Deferred tax liabilities: Tax over book amortization 15,700 20,629 Note receivable discount 17,396 10,569 Prepaid expenses 1,362 1,383 Total deferred tax liabilities 34,458 32,581 Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ (1,652 ) $ 16,856 As of September 30, 2018 , we had gross state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $121.0 million , which begin to expire in 2019 if not utilized. We also had foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $40.3 million , which will expire between 2030 and 2038 if not utilized. Additionally, we have a $2.6 million foreign tax credit that will expire during the years 2024 to 2027 if not utilized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the estimated tax impact of temporary differences between the tax basis and book basis of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is established against a deferred tax asset when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Our valuation allowance has been established to offset certain state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards, capital loss carryforwards, and foreign tax credit carryforwards that are not more likely than not to be utilized prior to expiration. The valuation allowance increased by $2.4 million in fiscal 2018, primarily due to the recording of a valuation allowance against the foreign tax credit carryforwards which we believe are not more likely than not to be utilized subsequent to tax law changes enacted as part of tax reform. In addition, a valuation allowance was recorded to offset net operating losses generated in the current year in foreign jurisdictions which we believe are not more likely than not to be utilized. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in the valuation allowance as a result of the reduction of the US statutory rate to 21% enacted as part of the Act. We believe our results from future operations will generate sufficient taxable income in the appropriate jurisdictions such that it is more likely than not that the remaining deferred tax assets will be realized. Deferred taxes are not provided for undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of approximately $50.0 million which are intended to be reinvested outside of the U.S. Accordingly, no provision for foreign withholding taxes associated with a distribution of those earnings has been made. We estimate that, upon distribution of our share of these earnings, we would be subject to withholding taxes of approximately $2.5 million as of September 30, 2018 . We provided deferred income taxes on all undistributed earnings from Cash Converters International. The following table presents a rollforward of unrecognized tax benefits: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Beginning balance $ 6,530 $ 6,058 $ 6,058 Increase for tax positions taken during a prior period 963 — — Increase for tax positions taken during the current period — 472 — Decrease for tax positions as a result of the lapse of the statute of limitations (4,402 ) — — Ending balance $ 3,091 $ 6,530 $ 6,058 All of the above unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would impact our effective tax rate for the respective period of each ending balance. It is possible that unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by $1.8 million in the next 12 months due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for positions related to certain transaction between the US and foreign subsidiaries. We are subject to U.S., Mexico, Canada, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Peru income taxes as well as income taxes levied by various state and local jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to examinations by tax authorities for years before the tax year ended September 30, 2013. We believe that adequate provisions have been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	NOTE 11: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Asset Purchase Agreement The Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated June 8, 2017, with Cash Solution Centers, LLC ("CSC"), pursuant to which the Company agreed to acquire, for an aggregate purchase price of $700,329 in cash, certain assets used in the operation of two pawn stores located in Central Texas. Daniel M. Chism, who was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective May 9, 2017, was the owner of a 28% interest in CSC. We completed the acquisition on August 14, 2017. Following completion of this transaction, Mr. Chism does not own any interest in any pawn-related businesses outside of his interest in the Company. The terms of this transaction were reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors pursuant to the Company's Policy for Review and Evaluation of Related Party Transactions.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	NOTE 12: LEASES We lease and sublease various facilities and certain equipment under operating and capital leases. Future minimum rentals due under non-cancelable leases and annual future minimum rentals expected under subleases are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, Operating Lease Payments Sublease Revenue (in thousands) 2019 $ 55,811 $ 3,249 2020 50,174 3,335 2021 42,767 3,402 2022 30,911 2,908 2023 19,873 1,561 Thereafter 29,685 1,043 $ 229,221 $ 15,498 After an initial lease term of generally three to 10 years, our real property lease agreements typically allow renewals in three to five -year increments. Our lease agreements generally include rent escalations throughout the initial lease term. Rent escalations are included in the above amounts, with certain future rental payments contingent on increases in a consumer price index. For financial reporting purposes, the aggregate rentals over the lease term, including lease renewal options that are reasonably assured, are expensed on a straight-line basis. The following table presents the amount of net rent recognized as expense: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Gross rent expense from continuing operations $ 61,821 $ 56,794 $ 56,707 Sublease rent revenue from continuing operations (109 ) (56 ) (156 ) Net rent expense from continuing operations $ 61,712 $ 56,738 $ 56,551 In December 2014, we entered into a non-cancelable 13 -year operating lease for our corporate offices, with rent payments beginning February 2016 and ending March 2029. Annual rent, net of square footage subsequently terminated as a result of negotiations with the landlord, escalated from $2.5 million at lease inception to $3.9 million in the terminal year of the lease. The lease includes two five -year extension options at the end of the initial lease term. The estimated minimum future rental payments under the lease are approximately $38.1 million . During fiscal 2017 and 2016, we initiated subleases for a portion of our corporate operating office lease for estimated minimum future sublease payments of approximately $12.2 million . In addition to the above subleases, during fiscal 2018 we entered into an amendment to the operating lease surrendering another 15% of the initial leased premises. As a result, sublease payments are expected to fully offset our original operating lease obligations through August 2023, with renewal options available until the end of the master operating lease in March 2029. During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, we entered into non-cancelable subleases for our Miami and Mexico City regional offices for estimated minimum future sublease payments of approximately $4.6 million . Sublease payments are expected to offset substantially all of our original operating lease obligations over the nine -year period beginning March 2015 and ending September 2024 in the case of the Miami lease. The Mexico City sublease expired in fiscal 2018 and is being subleased on a monthly basis while the terms of an additional sublease are renegotiated.

Employment Agreements and Retir

Employment Agreements and Retirement Plans	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employment Agreements and Retirement Plans	NOTE 13: EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS AND RETIREMENT PLANS Employment Agreements We provide the following severance benefits to our executive officers: • Each of our executive officers will receive salary continuation for one year if his or her employment is terminated without cause. • Generally, restricted stock awards, including those granted to the executive officers, provide for accelerated vesting of some or all of the unvested shares in the event of the holder’s death or disability. Retirement Plans We sponsor a 401(k) retirement savings plan under which eligible team members may contribute a portion of pre-tax earnings. In our sole discretion, we may match team member contributions in the form of either cash or our Class A Common Stock. A participant vests in the matching contributions pro rata over their first three years of service. All of a participant’s matching contributions vest 100% in the event of the participant’s death or disability or the termination of the plan due to a change in control. The following table presents matching contribution information for our 401(k) plan, which were made in cash: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Matching contributions to EZCORP Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust $ 810 $ 658 $ 468 We also provide a non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan for selected executives. Funds in the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan vest over three years from the grant date, with one-third vesting each year . All of a participant’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan funds from all grants vest 100% in the event of the participant’s death or disability or the termination of the plan due to a change in control. In addition, the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan funds are 100% vested when a participant attains his or her normal retirement age (generally 60 years old and five years of active service) while actively employed by us. Expense of contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan is recognized based on the vesting schedule. The following table provides contribution and amortized expense amounts related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan $ 483 $ 536 $ 636 Amortized expense due to Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan 476 544 153

Contingencies

Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	NOTE 14: CONTINGENCIES We are involved in various claims, suits, investigations and legal proceedings, including those described below. We are unable to determine the ultimate outcome of any current litigation or regulatory actions. An unfavorable outcome could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Except as noted below, we have not recorded a liability for any of these matters as of September 30, 2018 because we do not believe at this time that any loss is probable or that the amount of any probable loss can be reasonably estimated. The following is a description of significant proceedings. Federal Securities Litigation — On July 20, 2015, Wu Winfred Huang, a purported holder of Class A Common Stock, for himself and on behalf of other similarly situated holders of Class A Common Stock, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas styled Huang v. EZCORP, Inc., et al. (Case No. 1:15-cv-00608-SS). The complaint names as defendants EZCORP, Inc., Stuart I. Grimshaw (our chief executive officer) and Mark E. Kuchenrither (our former chief financial officer) and asserts violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The original complaint related to the Company’s announcement on July 17, 2015 that it will restate the financial statements for fiscal 2014 and the first quarter of fiscal 2015, and alleged generally that the Company issued materially false or misleading statements concerning the Company, its finances, business operations and prospects and that the Company misrepresented the financial performance of the Grupo Finmart business. On August 14, 2015, a substantially identical lawsuit, styled Rooney v. EZCORP, Inc., et al. (Case No. 1:15-cv-00700-SS) was also filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. On September 28, 2015, the plaintiffs in these two lawsuits filed an agreed stipulation to be appointed co-lead plaintiffs and agreed that their two actions should be consolidated. On November 3, 2015, the Court entered an order consolidating the two actions under the caption In re EZCORP, Inc. Securities Litigation (Master File No. 1:15-cv-00608-SS), and appointed the two plaintiffs as co-lead plaintiffs, with their respective counsel appointed as co-lead counsel. On January 11, 2016, the plaintiffs filed an Amended Class Action Complaint (the "Amended Complaint"). In the Amended Complaint, the plaintiffs seek to represent a class of purchasers of our Class A Common Stock between November 6, 2012 and October 20, 2015. The Amended Complaint asserts that the Company and Mr. Kuchenrither violated Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5, issued materially false or misleading statements throughout the proposed class period concerning the Company and its internal controls, specifically regarding the financial performance of Grupo Finmart. The plaintiffs also allege that Mr. Kuchenrither, as a controlling person of the Company, violated Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act. The Amended Complaint does not assert any claims against Mr. Grimshaw. On February 25, 2016, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit. The plaintiff filed an opposition to the motion to dismiss on April 11, 2016, and the defendants filed their reply on May 11, 2016. The Court held a hearing on the motion to dismiss on June 22, 2016. On October 18, 2016, the Court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss and dismissed the Amended Complaint without prejudice. The Court gave the plaintiffs 20 days (until November 7, 2016) to file a further amended complaint. On November 4, 2016, the plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint (“Second Amended Complaint”). The Second Amended Complaint raises the same claims dismissed by the Court on October 18, 2016, except plaintiffs now seek to represent a class of purchasers of EZCORP’s Class A Common Stock between November 7, 2013 and October 20, 2015 (instead of between November 6, 2012 and October 20, 2015). On December 5, 2016, defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Second Amended Compliant. The plaintiffs filed their opposition to the motion to dismiss on January 6, 2017, and the defendants filed their reply brief on January 20, 2017. On May 8, 2017, the Court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss with regard to claims related to accounting errors relating to Grupo Finmart’s bad debt reserve calculations for “nonperforming” loans, but denied the motion to dismiss with regard to claims relating to accounting errors related to certain sales of loan portfolios to third parties. Following discovery on the surviving claims, the plaintiff filed a Motion for Leave to File a Third Amended Complaint, seeking to revive the "nonperforming" loan claims that the Court previously dismissed. We opposed that motion, and on May 14, 2018, the Court heard oral arguments on the motion, as well as plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Representative and Class Counsel, which was also pending. On July 26, 2018, the Court granted the plaintiff's motion for leave to amend, thus accepting the Third Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint, and we filed our answer on August 3, 2018. On August 31, 2018, the plaintiff filed an Amended Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Representative and Class Counsel, and we filed our opposition on September 28, 2018. The Court has scheduled a hearing on that motion for November 15, 2018. We cannot predict the outcome of the litigation, but we intend to continue to defend vigorously against all allegations and claims. SEC Investigation — On October 23, 2014, we received a notice from the Fort Worth Regional Office of the SEC that it was conducting an investigation into certain matters involving EZCORP, Inc. The notice was accompanied by a subpoena, directing us to produce a variety of documents, including all minutes and materials related to Board of Directors and Board committee meetings since January 1, 2009 and all documents and communications relating to our historical advisory services relationship with Madison Park (the business advisory firm owned by Mr. Cohen) and LPG Limited (a business advisory firm owned by Lachlan P. Given, our current Executive Chairman of the Board). The SEC has also issued subpoenas to current and former members of our Board of Directors requesting production of similar documents, as well as to certain third parties, and has conducted interviews with certain individuals. We continue to cooperate fully with the SEC in its investigation.

Segment Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	NOTE 15: SEGMENT INFORMATION Following the acquisition of GPMX during the first quarter of fiscal 2018 (see Note 2), we have retitled our Mexico Pawn segment to "Latin America Pawn" and have combined the results of GPMX with the results of our Mexico pawn business, as we expect the financial performance and economic characteristics of those businesses to be similar over the long-term. Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our chief operating decision maker reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes. As a result, we currently report our segments as follows: U.S. Pawn — all pawn activities in the United States; Latin America Pawn — all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America; and Other International — primarily our equity interest in the net income of Cash Converters International and consumer finance activities in Canada. There are no inter-segment revenues, and the amounts below were determined in accordance with the same accounting principles used in our consolidated financial statements. Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Other International Total Segments Corporate Items Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues: Merchandise sales $ 350,699 $ 87,673 $ — $ 438,372 $ — $ 438,372 Jewelry scrapping sales 47,745 13,007 — 60,752 — 60,752 Pawn service charges 237,461 68,475 — 305,936 — 305,936 Other revenues 250 85 8,120 8,455 — 8,455 Total revenues 636,155 169,240 8,120 813,515 — 813,515 Merchandise cost of goods sold 216,408 60,210 — 276,618 — 276,618 Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 40,417 11,873 — 52,290 — 52,290 Other cost of revenues — — 1,697 1,697 — 1,697 Net revenues 379,330 97,157 6,423 482,910 — 482,910 Operating expenses (income): Operations 263,094 61,361 10,194 334,649 — 334,649 Administrative — — — — 53,653 53,653 Depreciation and amortization 12,869 4,068 184 17,121 8,363 25,484 Loss on sale or disposal of assets 203 27 — 230 233 463 Interest expense 71 25 — 96 27,738 27,834 Interest income — (2,619 ) — (2,619 ) (14,422 ) (17,041 ) Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate — — (5,529 ) (5,529 ) — (5,529 ) Impairment of investment — — 11,712 11,712 — 11,712 Other income (3 ) (42 ) (132 ) (177 ) (5,214 ) (5,391 ) Segment contribution (loss) $ 103,096 $ 34,337 $ (10,006 ) $ 127,427 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 127,427 $ (70,351 ) $ 57,076 Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Other Total Segments Corporate Items Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues: Merchandise sales $ 351,878 $ 62,957 $ 3 $ 414,838 $ — $ 414,838 Jewelry scrapping sales 48,203 2,986 — 51,189 — 51,189 Pawn service charges 238,437 34,643 — 273,080 — 273,080 Other revenues 219 645 7,983 8,847 — 8,847 Total revenues 638,737 101,231 7,986 747,954 — 747,954 Merchandise cost of goods sold 223,475 43,050 — 266,525 — 266,525 Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 41,434 2,497 — 43,931 — 43,931 Other cost of revenues — — 1,988 1,988 — 1,988 Net revenues 373,828 55,684 5,998 435,510 — 435,510 Operating expenses (income): Operations 259,977 36,211 8,448 304,636 — 304,636 Administrative — — — — 53,254 53,254 Depreciation and amortization 10,171 2,675 191 13,037 10,624 23,661 Loss on sale or disposal of assets 198 134 — 332 27 359 Interest expense — 9 — 9 27,794 27,803 Interest income — (1,930 ) — (1,930 ) (10,173 ) (12,103 ) Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate — — (4,916 ) (4,916 ) — (4,916 ) Other income (19 ) (69 ) (96 ) (184 ) (239 ) (423 ) Segment contribution $ 103,501 $ 18,654 $ 2,371 $ 124,526 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 124,526 $ (81,287 ) $ 43,239 Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2016 U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Other Total Segments Corporate Items Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues: Merchandise sales $ 348,771 $ 60,331 $ 5 $ 409,107 $ — $ 409,107 Jewelry scrapping sales 47,810 2,282 21 50,113 — 50,113 Pawn service charges 229,893 31,907 — 261,800 — 261,800 Other revenues 331 385 8,769 9,485 — 9,485 Total revenues 626,805 94,905 8,795 730,505 — 730,505 Merchandise cost of goods sold 217,268 41,002 1 258,271 — 258,271 Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 40,138 1,885 16 42,039 — 42,039 Other cost of revenues — — 1,965 1,965 — 1,965 Net revenues 369,399 52,018 6,813 428,230 — 428,230 Operating expenses (income): Operations 255,321 38,481 7,585 301,387 — 301,387 Administrative — — — — 68,101 68,101 Depreciation and amortization 12,242 2,965 218 15,425 11,117 26,542 Loss on sale or disposal of assets 664 169 4 837 269 1,106 Restructuring 993 543 202 1,738 183 1,921 Interest expense 125 109 — 234 16,243 16,477 Interest income (2 ) (30 ) — (32 ) (49 ) (81 ) Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate — — 255 255 — 255 Impairment of investment — — 10,957 10,957 — 10,957 Other expense (income) — 1,273 2 1,275 (73 ) 1,202 Segment contribution (loss) $ 100,056 $ 8,508 $ (12,410 ) $ 96,154 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 96,154 $ (95,791 ) $ 363 The following table presents separately identified segment assets: U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Other Corporate Total (in thousands) Assets as of September 30, 2018 Pawn loans $ 154,986 $ 43,477 $ — $ — $ 198,463 Pawn service charges receivable, net 29,961 8,357 — — 38,318 Inventory, net 135,154 31,843 — — 166,997 Total assets 627,754 188,581 56,776 373,809 1,246,920 Assets as of September 30, 2017 Pawn loans $ 148,124 $ 21,118 $ — $ — $ 169,242 Pawn service charges receivable, net 28,258 3,290 — — 31,548 Inventory, net 132,549 21,859 3 — 154,411 Total assets 611,489 82,813 50,462 279,599 1,024,363 The net assets of our Latin America Pawn segment, exclusive of intercompany amounts and inclusive of certain other assets not separately identified above, were $199.1 million as of September 30, 2018 . The following tables provide geographic information required by ASC 280-10-50-41: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Revenues: United States $ 636,155 $ 638,737 $ 626,805 Latin America 169,240 101,231 94,905 Canada and other 8,120 7,986 8,795 Total revenues $ 813,515 $ 747,954 $ 730,505 September 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Long-lived tangible assets: United States $ 52,310 $ 47,523 Latin America 20,986 9,960 Canada and other 353 476 Total long-lived assets $ 73,649 $ 57,959

Supplemental Consolidated Finan

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations	NOTE 16: SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information The following table provides information on net amounts included in our consolidated balance sheets: September 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Gross pawn service charges receivable $ 49,629 $ 42,117 Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable (11,311 ) (10,569 ) Pawn service charges receivable, net $ 38,318 $ 31,548 Gross inventory $ 176,198 $ 161,212 Inventory reserves (9,201 ) (6,801 ) Inventory, net $ 166,997 $ 154,411 Prepaid expenses and other $ 9,402 $ 9,250 Accounts receivable and other 20,933 19,515 Restricted cash 267 — 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges 2,552 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 33,154 $ 28,765 Property and equipment, gross $ 253,022 $ 224,240 Accumulated depreciation (179,373 ) (166,281 ) Property and equipment, net $ 73,649 $ 57,959 Trade accounts payable $ 10,500 $ 13,064 Accrued payroll 6,294 4,860 Bonus accrual 12,406 9,010 Other payroll related expenses 2,963 3,922 Accrued interest 3,835 2,212 Accrued rent and property taxes 12,106 11,357 Deferred revenues 2,661 2,483 Other accrued expenses 4,064 8,310 Income taxes payable 1,161 1,465 Unrecognized tax benefits 1,810 4,860 Account payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 57,800 $ 61,543 Unrecognized tax benefits, non-current $ 1,148 $ 1,758 Other long-term liabilities 5,742 5,297 Other long-term liabilities $ 6,890 $ 7,055 Discontinued Operations In September 2016 we completed the sale of all of our interests in Grupo Finmart to AlphaCredit. The information presented below includes the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of variable interest entities which were deconsolidated as a result of the sale of Grupo Finmart. As a result of the decision to sell the Grupo Finmart business, we classified Grupo Finmart as held for sale as of June 30, 2016 and recast all segment operations of Grupo Finmart as discontinued operations. As of the completion of the disposition, Grupo Finmart is no longer a subsidiary of EZCORP and neither Grupo Finmart nor AlphaCredit is considered to be a related party to EZCORP. See Note 5 for additional information regarding our continuing involvement with Grupo Finmart. We recognized immaterial amounts related to discontinued operations in fiscal 2018 and 2017. The following table presents the reconciliation of the major line items constituting "Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax" of Grupo Finmart and other operations discontinued prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-08 that are presented in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal 2016 (in thousands): Revenues $ 45,256 Consumer loan bad debt (30,081 ) Operations expense (111,984 ) Interest expense, net (16,464 ) Depreciation, amortization and other expenses (12,732 ) Gain on disposition 34,237 Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes of Grupo Finmart (91,768 ) Income tax benefit 12,896 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of operations discontinued prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-08 (560 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (79,432 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart $ (78,872 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart attributable to noncontrolling interest 6,661 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart attributable to EZCORP, Inc. $ (72,211 ) There were immaterial cash flows from Grupo Finmart operating and investing activities for fiscal 2018 and 2017. Cash flows from Grupo Finmart operating and investing activities for fiscal 2016 were $2.2 million and $42.7 million , respectively. During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, we recorded an impairment of $73.2 million included under "Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax" in our consolidated statements of operations, the entire amount of the goodwill associated with our previous Grupo Finmart reporting unit. Total revenue included in “Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax” was $2.1 million during fiscal 2016, exclusive of Grupo Finmart revenue. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts The following table provides information on our valuation and qualifying accounts not disclosed elsewhere: Additions Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Expense Charged to Revenue Deductions Balance at End of Period (in thousands) Allowance for valuation of inventory: Year Ended September 30, 2018 $ 6,801 $ 2,400 $ — $ — $ 9,201 Year Ended September 30, 2017 6,143 658 — — 6,801 Year Ended September 30, 2016 7,090 — — 947 6,143 Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable: Year Ended September 30, 2018 $ 10,569 $ — $ 742 $ — $ 11,311 Year Ended September 30, 2017 10,396 — 173 — 10,569 Year Ended September 30, 2016 9,025 — 1,371 — 10,396 Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees and interest receivable: Year Ended September 30, 2018 $ 283 $ — $ 48 $ — $ 331 Year Ended September 30, 2017 241 — 42 — 283 Year Ended September 30, 2016 12,045 — — 11,804 * 241 Allowance for valuation of deferred tax assets: Year Ended September 30, 2018 $ 17,860 $ 2,394 $ — $ — $ 20,254 Year Ended September 30, 2017 21,078 — — 3,218 17,860 Year Ended September 30, 2016 19,567 1,511 — — 21,078 * Includes $9.2 million in allowance that was deconsolidated as a result of the disposition of Grupo Finmart as discussed above.

Quarterly Information (Unaudite

Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Information (Unaudited)	NOTE 17: QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (in thousands, except per share amounts) Year Ended September 30, 2018 Total revenues $ 204,508 $ 202,734 $ 199,942 $ 206,331 Net revenues 122,427 120,593 115,072 124,818 Income from continuing operations, net of tax 12,355 11,939 14,183 450 (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax (222 ) (500 ) 91 (225 ) Net income 12,133 11,439 14,274 225 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (615 ) (374 ) (359 ) 360 Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. $ 12,748 $ 11,813 $ 14,633 $ (135 ) Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: Continuing operations $ 0.24 $ 0.23 $ 0.27 $ — Discontinued operations — (0.01 ) — — Basic earnings per share $ 0.24 $ 0.22 $ 0.27 $ — Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: Continuing operations $ 0.23 $ 0.21 $ 0.25 $ — Discontinued operations — (0.01 ) — — Diluted earnings per share $ 0.23 $ 0.20 $ 0.25 $ — First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (in thousands, except per share amounts) Year Ended September 30, 2017 Total revenues $ 192,624 $ 189,628 $ 183,633 $ 182,069 Net revenues 111,965 109,897 105,555 108,093 Income from continuing operations, net of tax 8,266 8,231 5,467 10,069 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1,228 ) (375 ) (265 ) 43 Net income 7,038 7,856 5,202 10,112 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (127 ) (167 ) (58 ) (1,298 ) Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. $ 7,165 $ 8,023 $ 5,260 $ 11,410 Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: Continuing operations $ 0.15 $ 0.15 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 Discontinued operations (0.02 ) (0.01 ) — — Basic earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.14 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: Continuing operations $ 0.15 $ 0.15 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 Discontinued operations (0.02 ) (0.01 ) — — Diluted earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.14 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 Fiscal 2018 Quarterly Impacts In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, we recorded an $11.7 million impairment ( $9.2 million million net of tax) of our investment in Cash Converters International. During the first and third quarters of fiscal 2018, we recorded a $1.6 million and $3.3 million benefit, respectively, associated with the expiration of a statute of limitations on uncertain tax positions included under “Income tax expense” in our consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, in the first and fourth quarters of fiscal 2018 we recorded $2.8 million and $1.9 million , respectively, for the revaluation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities upon enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 included under "Income tax expense" in our consolidated statements of operations. Interest expense during our third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2018 began trending higher as a result of the issuance of 2025 Convertible Notes as further discussed in Note 8 . In the third quarter of fiscal 2018, we settled a derivative action styled Treppel v. Cohen, et al., originally filed July 2014 and amended in September 2014, with a total of $6.5 million paid into a settlement fund. After payment of an approved $1.3 million fee award to the plaintiff's attorneys, the remaining $5.2 million of the settlement fund was paid to the Company because, as a derivative action, the lawsuit was brought on behalf of the Company. We recorded that amount under "Other (income) expense" in our consolidated statements of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2018. Fiscal 2017 Quarterly Impacts During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded a gain of $3.0 million included under “Interest income” in our consolidated statements of operations as a result of the amendment of notes receivable from Grupo Finmart, as further discussed in Note 5 . During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded an extinguishment loss of $5.3 million included under “Interest expense” in our consolidated statements of operations as a result of the repurchase and retirement of $35 million aggregate principal amount of 2019 Convertible Notes and the full retirement of our Term Loan Facility using proceeds from the issuance of our 2024 Convertible Notes, as further discussed in Note 8 .

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	NOTE 18: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Cash Converters International Limited Subsequent to September 30, 2018, and after recording an impairment of $11.7 million , the fair value of our investment in Cash Converters International further declined, which we believe is partially in response to an Australian senate inquiry announcement in October 2018 regarding the operating practices impacting the entire industry. We have impaired our investment in Cash Converters International to its fair value as of September 30, 2018 and will continue to assess our investment in future periods for additional other-than-temporary impairment. Cash Converters International announced settlement of the Queensland class action litigation in October 2018 up to a maximum charge of approximately AUD $16.4 million . We estimate recording a charge of approximately $3.0 million for our share of earnings from Cash Converters International in the first quarter of our fiscal 2019 related to this event, in addition to their regularly included share of earnings. Jewelry Scrap Receivable In November 2018, one of the refiners that processes our scrap jewelry announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring proceedings. At September 30, 2018, we have potential exposure from this refiner of up to $3.4 million on our balance sheet. We have not recorded a reserve against this amount at September 30, 2018 as we lack sufficient information to estimate a loss, if any. We continue to monitor the bankruptcy process and may record a related reserve in a future period as we gather more information.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of EZCORP, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) during the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Upon adoption of the ASU, management has the responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued) or to provide related footnote disclosures. We do not believe there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. To determine if we hold a controlling financial interest in an entity, we first evaluate if we are required to apply the variable interest entity (“VIE”) model to the entity; otherwise, the entity is evaluated under the voting interest model. Where we hold current or potential rights that give us the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, combined with a variable interest that gives us the right to receive potentially significant benefits or the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses, we have a controlling financial interest in that VIE. Rights held by others to remove the party with power over the VIE are not considered unless one party can exercise those rights unilaterally. In evaluating whether we have the power to direct the activities of a VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance, we consider the purpose for which the VIE was created, the importance of each of the activities in which it is engaged and our decision-making role, if any, in those activities that significantly determine the entity’s economic performance as compared to other economic interest holders. This evaluation requires consideration of all facts and circumstances relevant to decision-making that affects the entity’s future performance and the exercise of professional judgment in deciding which decision-making rights are most important. In determining whether we have the right to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses that could potentially be significant to a VIE, we evaluate all of our economic interests in the entity, regardless of form (debt, equity, management and servicing fees and other contractual arrangements). This evaluation considers all relevant factors of the entity’s design, including the entity’s capital structure, contractual rights to earnings or losses, subordination of our interests relative to those of other investors, as well as any other contractual arrangements that might exist that could have the potential to be economically significant. The evaluation of each of these factors in reaching a conclusion about the potential significance of our economic interests is a matter that requires the exercise of professional judgment. Our noncontrolling interest is comprised of activities of an insignificant consolidated VIE of which we are the primary funding source. In addition, see “Notes Receivable from Grupo Finmart Divestiture” in Note 5 for discussion of the nonconsolidated VIE Prestaciones Finmart, S.A.P.I. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. ("Grupo Finmart").
Pawn Loan and Sales Revenue Recognition	Pawn Loan and Sales Revenue Recognition We record pawn service charges using the effective interest method for all pawn loans we believe to be collectible. We base our estimate of collectible loans on several inputs, including recent redemption rates, historical trends in redemption rates and the amount of loans due in the following months. Unexpected variations in any of these factors could change our estimate of collectible loans, affecting our earnings and financial condition. If a pawn loan is not repaid, we value the forfeited collateral (inventory) at the lower of cost (pawn loan principal) or net realizable value of the item. We record merchandise sales revenue and the related cost when merchandise inventory is sold or, in the case of a layaway sale, when we receive the final payment. We record scrapping sales revenue and the related cost when scrap inventory is sold and the proceeds to be received are determinable and ownership is transferred, the timing of which can vary across jurisdictions and depending on explicit terms in scrapping contracts. Sales tax collected on the sale of inventory is excluded from the amount recognized as sales and instead recorded as a liability in “Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in our consolidated balance sheets until remitted to the appropriate governmental authorities. Customers may also purchase an item on layaway by paying a minimum layaway deposit of typically 10% of the item’s sale price. We hold the item for a 60 to 180 -day period, during which the customer is required to pay the balance of the sales price. The initial deposit and subsequent payments are recorded as customer layaway deposits. Layaway deposits are deferred and are recorded as sales at the earlier of when paid in full, with delivery of the related merchandise to the customer, or default on the layaway plan with an associated restocking fee. We record layaway fees as merchandise sales revenue, as they are incidental to sales of merchandise.
Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold	Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold If a pawn loan is not redeemed, we record the forfeited collateral at cost (the principal amount of the pawn loan) in "Inventory, net" in our consolidated balance sheets. We do not record loan loss allowances or charge-offs on the principal portion of pawn loans, as they are fully collateralized. We record our inventory using the specific identification method of accounting. In order to state inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value, we record an allowance for excess, obsolete or slow-moving inventory based on the type and age of merchandise. Our inventory consists primarily of general merchandise and jewelry. Our "Merchandise cost of goods sold" includes the historical cost of inventory sold, inventory shrinkage and any change in the allowance for inventory shrinkage and valuation. We include the cost of operating our central jewelry processing unit under “Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold,” as it relates directly to sales of precious metals to refiners. We consider our estimates of obsolete or slow-moving inventory and shrinkage critical estimates in determining the appropriate overall valuation allowance for inventory. We monitor our sales margins for each type of inventory on an ongoing basis and compare to historical margins. Significant variances in those margins may require a revision to future inventory reserve estimates. We monitor our reserve estimates pertaining to jewelry inventory depending on the current and projected prices of gold. Future declines in the value of gold prices may cause an increase in reserve rates pertaining to jewelry inventory. With respect to our Mexico pawn operations, we do not own the forfeited collateral; however, we assume the risk of loss on such collateral and are solely responsible for its care and disposition and as such, record such collateral under “Inventory, net” in our consolidated balance sheets. The amount of inventory from our Mexico pawn operations classified as “Inventory, net” in our consolidated balance sheets was $25.1 million and $21.9 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. We adopted ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 on a prospective basis, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We now measure our inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value, where net realizable value is "estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation." Inventory was previously required to be measured at the lower of cost or market value, where the measurement of market value had several potential outcomes.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Cash Concentrations	Cash and Cash Equivalents and Cash Concentrations Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on deposit or highly liquid investments with original contractual maturities of three months or less, or money market mutual funds. We hold cash at major financial institutions that often exceed FDIC insured limits. We manage our credit risk associated with cash and cash equivalents and cash concentrations by concentrating our cash deposits in high quality financial institutions and by periodically evaluating the credit quality of the primary financial institutions issuing investments or holding such deposits. Historically, we have not experienced any losses due to such cash concentrations.
Notes Receivable	Notes Receivable As discussed under “Notes Receivable from Grupo Finmart Divestiture” in Note 5, in September 2017 we restructured the repayment arrangements for certain promissory notes that we had received from Grupo Finmart in connection with the divestiture of Grupo Finmart in September 2016. We accounted for the restructuring as new notes receivable for which the modification was more than minor, recognizing $3.0 million of discount remaining on the original notes receivable as a gain, which we included in our income statement as a component of “Interest income.” As part of the restructuring of the notes receivable, we negotiated a deferred compensation amount of up to $14.0 million which we are accounting for as “Interest income” under the effective interest method, accreting to its ultimate estimated settlement amount at September 2020. We review the payment history, creditworthiness, projected cash flows and related assumptions of Grupo Finmart and Alpha Holding, S.A. de C.V. (“AlphaCredit”) (the guarantor of such notes receivable) in determining whether our notes receivable and deferred compensation amounts are collectible. Prior to the restructuring, we amortized the discount on our notes receivable into “Interest income” under the effective interest method over the life of the notes receivable. We currently accrue interest under the terms of the repayment schedules. These items are included in “Corporate items” and “Latin America Pawn” within our segment disclosure in Note 15 .
Equity Method Investments	Equity Method Investments We account for our investment in Cash Converters International using the equity method. Since Cash Converters International’s fiscal year ends three months prior to ours, we report the income from this investment on a three -month lag. Thus, income reported for fiscal years ended September 30, 2018 , 2017 and 2016 represents our percentage interest in the results of Cash Converters International’s operations for the twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2018 , 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Because Cash Converters International publicly files semi-annual financial reports with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission as of and for the periods ended June 30 and December 31, we make estimates for our equity in Cash Converters International’s net income (loss) for Cash Converters International three-month periods ended March 31 (our reporting period ended June 30) and September 30 (our reporting period ended December 31). Those estimates may vary from actual results. We adjust our estimates as necessary in our reporting periods ended March 31 and September 30 to conform to Cash Converters International actual results as shown in their published semi-annual reports. We measure and record all other-than-temporary impairments as of the date of our reporting period. We accounted for the negative basis in our investment in Cash Converters International generated as a result of impairments and other items as a reduction in our portion of Cash Converters International goodwill. To the extent Cash Converters International recognizes future impairments in its goodwill, we will not record our share of such impairments until the negative basis is restored.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets having indefinite lives are not subject to amortization. We test goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives for potential impairment annually as of September 30, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. We adopted ASU 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. This ASU eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test which previously required measurement of any goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Under the new standard we compare the fair value of our reporting units with their carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, without exceeding the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. We perform our impairment analyses utilizing the income approach. This approach uses future cash flows and estimated terminal values for each of our reporting units (discounted using a market participant perspective) to determine the fair value of each reporting unit, which is then compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit to determine if there is an impairment. We have determined that our reporting units are equivalent to our operating segments for fiscal 2018 . The income approach includes assumptions about revenue growth rates, operating margins and terminal growth rates discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital derived from other publicly-traded companies that are similar but not identical from an operational and economic standpoint. We use discount rates that are commensurate with the risks and uncertainty inherent in the respective businesses and in our internally developed forecasts. Discount rates used in fiscal 2018 goodwill valuations ranged from 10% to 15% . In testing other intangible assets for potential impairment, we apply key assumptions that are consistent with those utilized in our goodwill impairment test. Changes in the economic conditions or regulatory environment could negatively affect our key assumptions. In addition to the assumptions discussed above pertaining to the income approach, we consider the assessment of potential triggering events to be a critical estimate.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment We record property and equipment at cost. We depreciate these assets on a straight-line basis using estimated useful lives of 30 years for buildings and two to seven years for furniture, equipment and software development costs. We depreciate leasehold improvements over the shorter of their estimated useful life (typically 10 years) or the reasonably assured lease term at the inception of the lease.
Valuation of Tangible Long-Lived Assets	Valuation of Tangible Long-Lived Assets We assess the impairment of tangible long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net recorded amount may not be recoverable. The following factors could trigger an impairment review: significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future cash flows, significant changes in the manner of use of the assets or the strategy for the overall business, or significant negative industry trends or legislative changes prohibiting us from offering our loan products. An impairment loss is recognized if the future undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset and the estimated fair value of the asset are less than the asset's carrying value. In addition to the assumptions associated with the determination of projected future cash flows, we consider the assessment of potential triggering events to be a critical estimate.
Software Development Costs and Cloud Computing Arrangements	Software Development Costs and Cloud Computing Arrangements We capitalize certain costs incurred in connection with developing or obtaining software for internal use and amortize the costs on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of each system, typically five years. Net capitalized development costs are included in “Capital expenditures, net” in our consolidated statements of cash flows. We adopted ASU 2015-05, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement, during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 on a prospective basis for all arrangements entered into or materially modified after adoption of the ASU, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. We now consider whether cloud computing arrangements include a software license. In evaluating whether our arrangements include a software license, we consider whether we have the contractual right to take possession of the software at any time during the hosting period without significant penalty and whether it is feasible for us to either run the software on our own hardware or contract with another party unrelated to the vendor to host the software. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then we account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, we account for the arrangement as a service contract.
Insurance Recoveries	Insurance Recoveries We incur legal costs with respect to a variety of issues on an ongoing basis. To the extent that such costs are reimbursable under applicable insurance policies, we believe it is probable such costs will be reimbursed and such reimbursements can be reasonably estimated, we record a receivable from the insurance enterprise and a recovery of the costs in our statements of operations. When such recoveries are received, they are recorded under “Operating activities” in our consolidated statements of cash flows. All loss contingencies are recorded gross of the insured recoveries as applicable
Business Combinations	Business Combinations We allocate the total acquisition price to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired and immediately expense transaction costs. We adopted ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805), during the second quarter of fiscal 2016 to reduce the cost and complexity of accounting for and reporting business combinations, and such adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. This ASU requires recognition of adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined, with the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date.
Convertible Debt Securities	Convertible Debt Securities In accounting for our 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 (the “2025 Convertible Notes”) and the 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 (the “2024 Convertible Notes”) at issuance, we separated the securities into debt and equity components pursuant to the accounting standards for convertible debt instruments that may be fully or partially settled in cash upon conversion. The carrying value of the liability components was calculated by measuring the fair value of similar liabilities that do not have an associated conversion feature, including discount rates of approximately 8% .
Foreign Currency	Foreign Currency Empeño Fácil’s functional currency is the Mexican peso, and the functional currencies of our other operations included in our Latin America Pawn segment include the Guatemalan quetzal (Guatemala), United States dollar (El Salvador), Honduran lempira (Honduras) and Peruvian sol (Peru). The functional currency of our wholly owned foreign subsidiary in Canada is the Canadian dollar. Our foreign subsidiaries' balance sheet accounts are translated from their respective functional currencies into United States dollars at the exchange rate at the end of each quarter, and their earnings are translated into United States dollars at the average exchange rate each quarter. We present resulting translation adjustments as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Our equity investment in Cash Converters International is translated from Australian dollars into United States dollars at the exchange rates as of Cash Converters International’s balance sheet date each reporting period. The related interest in Cash Converters International’s net income is translated at the average exchange rate for each six -month period reported by Cash Converters International. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses not accounted for as translations as discussed above are included under “Other (income) expense” in our consolidated statements of operations.
Operations Expense	Operations Expense Included in “Operations” expense are costs related to operating our stores and any direct costs of support offices. These costs include labor, other direct expenses such as utilities, supplies and banking fees and indirect expenses such as store rent, building repairs and maintenance, advertising, store property taxes and insurance and regional and area management expenses
Administrative Expense	Administrative Expense Included in “Administrative” expense are costs related to our executive and administrative offices. This includes executive and administrative salaries, wages, stock and incentive compensation, professional fees, license fees, costs related to the operation of our administrative offices such as rent, property taxes, insurance, information technology and other corporate costs.
Advertising	Advertising Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included primarily under “Operations” expense in our consolidated statements of operations.
Stock Compensation	Stock Compensation We measure share-based compensation expense at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and recognize it as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, ratably over the vesting or service period, as applicable, of the stock award. Our policy is to recognize expense on performance-based awards, where satisfaction of the performance condition is probable, ratably over the awards’ vesting period and recognize expense on awards that only have service requirements on a straight-line basis. We adopted ASU 2016-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to team member Share-Based Payment Accounting, during the first quarter of fiscal 2017. This ASU simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including income tax consequences, calculation of the dilutive impact of awards, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. We prospectively applied the requirement to present excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows. Further, we continue to estimate the number of award forfeitures in recording costs for share-based awards. The financial impact of adopting the ASU was a $0.5 million income tax benefit in fiscal 2017 for excess tax benefits on vested awards which previously would have been recorded to "Additional paid-in capital" prior to adoption of the ASU. We adopted ASU 2014-12, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, during the second quarter of fiscal 2016 and applied the amendments prospectively to all awards granted or modified after the effective date. This ASU requires recognition of compensation costs for share-based awards with performance targets in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance targets will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Act") was signed into law. Among other things, the Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred and creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. The corporate tax rate reduction was effective as of January 1, 2018 and, accordingly, reduced our federal statutory rate for fiscal 2018 to a blended rate of 24.5% , and will further reduce our federal statutory rate to 21% beginning in fiscal 2019. As of September 30, 2018, we have finalized our determination of the impact of the Act including the reduction in the corporate rate and the deemed repatriation transition tax. We recognized a $2.1 million charge for the revaluation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities to the reduced tax rate upon enactment of the Act. In addition, we recorded a charge of approximately $2.6 million to record a valuation allowance against foreign tax credit carryforwards which are not more likely than not to be utilized as a result of changes in tax law enacted as part of the Act. Both items are included as components of "Income tax expense" in our consolidated statements of operations. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. This ASU allows entities to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings the stranded tax effects resulting from the Act. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. As allowed, we early adopted ASU 2018-02 on a prospective basis as of January 1, 2018 and reclassified $1.5 million of accumulated foreign currency translation associated with our unconsolidated affiliate Cash Converters International, resulting from the stranded tax effects from the reduction of our effective tax rate, from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings. Other We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their tax basis and for operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the related temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized when the rate change is enacted. We consider the earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries to be indefinitely invested outside the United States on the basis of estimates that future domestic cash generation will be sufficient to meet future domestic cash needs and our specific plans for reinvestment of those subsidiary earnings. We have not recorded a deferred tax liability related to the U.S. federal and state income taxes and foreign withholding taxes of our undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries indefinitely invested outside the U.S. We may be subject to income tax audits by the respective tax authorities in any or all of the jurisdictions in which we operate or have operated within a relevant period. Significant judgment is required in determining uncertain tax positions. We utilize the required two-step approach to recognize and measure uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments, and which may not accurately forecast actual outcomes. We adjust these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the closing of an audit or the refinement of an estimate. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. We believe adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all periods. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as “Income tax expense” in our consolidated statements of operations, which were $0.2 million in each of 2018 , 2017 and 2016 . We consider our assessment of the recognition of deferred tax assets as well as estimates of uncertain tax positions to be critical estimates.
Earnings per Share and Common Stock	Earnings per Share and Common Stock We compute basic earnings per share on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We compute diluted earnings per share on the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding, including conversion features embedded in our outstanding convertible debt, during the period using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding restricted stock awards, as well as shares issuable on conversion of our outstanding convertible debt securities and exercise of outstanding warrants. Potential common shares are required to be excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share if the assumed proceeds upon exercise or vest are greater than the cost to re-acquire the same number of shares at the average market price, and therefore the effect would be anti-dilutive. There were no participating securities outstanding during fiscal 2018 , 2017 and 2016 requiring the application of the two-class method. Our capital stock consists of two classes of common stock designated as Class A Non-Voting Common Stock (“Class A Common Stock”) and Class B Voting Common Stock (“Class B Common Stock”). The rights, preferences and privileges of the Class A and Class B Common Stock are similar except that each share of Class B Common Stock has one vote and each share of Class A Common Stock has no voting privileges, except as required by law. All Class A Common Stock is publicly held. Holders of Class B Common Stock may, individually or as a class, convert some or all of their shares into Class A Common Stock on a one-to-one basis. Class A Common Stock becomes voting common stock upon the conversion of all Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock. We are required to reserve the number of authorized but unissued shares of Class A Common Stock that would be issuable upon conversion of all outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions	Use of Estimates and Assumptions The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, inventory, collectability of notes receivable, loan loss allowances, long-lived and intangible assets, income taxes, potential impairments of investments, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience, observable trends and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. We use this information to make judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from the estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued Operations We adopted ASU 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360) — Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, during the first quarter of fiscal 2016. There was no impact of adopting the ASU on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted	Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted • In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40). This ASU provides guidance around accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted based upon guidance issued within the ASU. A reporting entity should apply the amendment either retrospectively or prospectively based on the specific guidance within the ASU. We are currently assessing the effect of adoption on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. • In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework. This ASU modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted based upon guidance issued within the ASU. A reporting entity should apply the amendment either retrospectively or prospectively based on the specific guidance within the ASU. We do not anticipate that the adoption of the ASU will have a material effect on our disclosures. • In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation — Stock Compensation (Topic 718). This ASU provides guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting. We will adopt ASU 2017-09 on October 1, 2018 and such adoption will not have an effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. • In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. This ASU requires the inclusion of restricted cash with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. We will adopt ASU 2016-18 on October 1, 2018 and such adoption will not have a material effect on our consolidated statements of cash flows. • In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This ASU provides guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. We will adopt ASU 2016-15 on October 1, 2018 and such adoption will not have an effect on our consolidated statements of cash flows. • In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU requires financial assets (or groups of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, among other provisions. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A reporting entity should generally apply the amendment on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting periods in which the amendment is effective. We have not identified any impacts to our financial statements as a result of adopting the ASU that we believe will be material, although we continue to evaluate the impact of adoption. We will complete our implementation to allow for proper recognition, presentation and disclosure upon adoption of the ASU which is effective for our fiscal 2021. • In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This ASU requires companies to generally recognize on the balance sheet operating and financing lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted based upon guidance issued within the ASU. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, and anticipate a material impact on our consolidated financial position. Additionally, we are evaluating the disclosure requirements under this ASU and are identifying and preparing to implement changes to our accounting policies, practices and controls to support adoption of the ASU and have completed upgrades to our third-party software solution to support adoption. We will complete our implementation to allow for proper recognition, presentation and disclosure upon adoption of the ASU which is effective for our fiscal 2020. We currently plan to adopt this ASU using the optional transition method provided under ASU 2018-11, Leases, (Topic 842): Targeted Improvement which was issued in July 2018, allowing for application of ASU 2016-02 at the adoption date, with recognition of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. • In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) to defer the effective date to December 15, 2017 for annual reporting periods beginning after that date, with early adoption permitted, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. The core principle of the ASU, and the subsequently issued ASUs modifying or clarifying the ASU, is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, the guidance provides that an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The new standard allows for two methods of adoption: (a) full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all periods presented, or (b) modified retrospective adoption, meaning the cumulative effect of applying the new standard is recognized as an adjustment to the opening retained earnings balance. We will adopt ASU 2014-09 and related guidance on October 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. We evaluated the impact of ASC 606 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosure requirements noting no material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Additionally, we have concluded that ASC 606 will not impact our revenue recognition for pawn service charges or consumer loan fees as we believe neither of those revenue streams are within the scope of ASC 606.

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of purchase price allocation	Including the revision of values and finalization of accounting for certain assets associated with the acquisition of Montepio San Patricio and Presta Dinero, the allocation of the consideration for the net acquired assets from our fiscal 2018 business combinations was as follows: GPMX All Other (in thousands) Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,560 $ — Earning assets 17,247 8,347 Other assets 3,450 4,272 Property and equipment, intangible assets, deferred taxes and other assets, net* 11,671 13,678 Goodwill 33,511 9,015 Accounts payable, deferred taxes and other liabilities (6,723 ) (159 ) Total consideration $ 61,716 $ 35,153 * Intangible assets consist primarily of $9.8 million and $6.6 million in trade names acquired with indefinite useful lives, for GPMX and All Other, respectively.
Schedule of pro forma information	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 Revenue Net Income GPMX $ 46.5 $ 8.0 All Other 7.5 1.3

Earnings per Share (Tables)

Earnings per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net components of basic and diluted earnings per share	Components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share and excluded antidilutive potential common shares are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP (A) $ 39,915 $ 33,683 $ (7,973 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (B) (856 ) (1,825 ) (72,771 ) Net income (loss) attributable to EZCORP (C) $ 39,059 $ 31,858 $ (80,744 ) Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (D) 54,456 54,260 54,427 Dilutive effect of restricted stock and 2024 Convertible Notes* 3,440 108 — Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents (E) 57,896 54,368 54,427 Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP: Continuing operations (A / D) $ 0.73 $ 0.62 $ (0.15 ) Discontinued operations (B / D) (0.01 ) (0.03 ) (1.34 ) Basic earnings (loss) per share (C / D) $ 0.72 $ 0.59 $ (1.49 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP: Continuing operations (A / E) $ 0.69 $ 0.62 $ (0.15 ) Discontinued operations (B / E) (0.01 ) (0.03 ) (1.34 ) Diluted earnings (loss) per share (C / E) $ 0.68 $ 0.59 $ (1.49 ) Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share above, exclusive of the additional potential impact of the 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants, 2024 Convertible Notes and 2025 Convertible Notes*: Restricted stock** 2,218 2,356 840 * See Note 8 for discussion of the terms and conditions of these potential common shares and dilutive impact thereon. ** Includes antidilutive share-based awards as well as performance-based and market conditioned share-based awards that are contingently issuable, but for which the condition for issuance has not been met as of the end of the reporting period.

Strategic Investments (Tables)

Strategic Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of equity method investments	The following tables present summary financial information for Cash Converters International’s most recently reported results as of September 30, 2018 , 2017 and 2016 as applicable after translation to U.S. dollars: June 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Current assets $ 229,105 $ 155,749 Non-current assets 148,195 150,843 Total assets $ 377,300 $ 306,592 Current liabilities $ 122,924 $ 57,387 Non-current liabilities 15,449 48,698 Shareholders’ equity 238,927 200,507 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 377,300 $ 306,592 Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Gross revenues $ 201,800 $ 204,509 $ 225,712 Gross profit 128,366 130,943 146,286 Net profit (loss) 17,443 15,546 (3,839 )

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis	The table below presents our financial assets (liabilities) that were carried and measured at fair value on a recurring basis: September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Financial Assets (Liabilities): Balance Sheet Location (in thousands) 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges — Level 2 Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 2,552 $ — 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges — Level 2 Other assets, net — 6,591 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative — Level 2 Current maturities of long-term debt, net (2,552 ) — 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative — Level 2 Long-term debt, net — (6,591 )
Financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet	The tables below present our financial assets and liabilities that were not measured at fair value (including those discussed below the following tables) on a recurring basis: Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value September 30, 2018 September 30, 2018 Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Notes receivable, net $ 37,425 $ 41,153 $ — $ — $ 41,153 Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 49,500 49,500 49,500 — — Financial liabilities: 2019 Convertible Notes $ 187,433 $ 189,150 $ — $ 189,150 $ — 2024 Convertible Notes 105,858 180,399 — 180,399 — 2025 Convertible Notes 119,736 161,253 — 161,253 — 8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 1,304 1,304 — — 1,304 Carrying Value Estimated Fair Value September 30, 2017 September 30, 2017 Fair Value Measurement Using Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (in thousands) Financial assets: Notes receivable, net $ 60,975 $ 74,262 $ — $ — $ 74,262 Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 43,319 49,057 49,057 — — Financial liabilities: 2019 Convertible Notes $ 177,346 $ 193,811 $ — $ 193,811 $ — 2024 Convertible Notes 100,870 175,016 — 175,016 —
Maximum loss exposure for letter of credit losses	The following table presents the carrying amount and classification of the assets compared to the maximum exposure to loss: September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Instrument Balance Sheet Location Asset Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheet Maximum Exposure to Loss Asset Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheet Maximum Exposure to Loss (in thousands) (in thousands) Notes receivable Notes receivable, net (including accreted deferred compensation of $9.2 million and $0.1 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively) $ 37,425 $ 37,425 $ 60,975 $ 60,975

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Major classifications of property and equipment	Major classifications of property and equipment were as follows: September 30, 2018 2017 Carrying Amount Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value Carrying Accumulated Net Book (in thousands) Land $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ 4 $ — $ 4 Buildings and improvements 97,236 (60,459 ) 36,777 80,828 (55,077 ) 25,751 Furniture and equipment 119,975 (85,737 ) 34,238 105,319 (78,581 ) 26,738 Software 34,178 (33,177 ) 1,001 34,022 (32,623 ) 1,399 In progress 1,629 — 1,629 4,067 — 4,067 $ 253,022 $ (179,373 ) $ 73,649 $ 224,240 $ (166,281 ) $ 57,959

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets	The following table presents the balance of each major class of indefinite-lived intangible asset: September 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Pawn licenses $ 9,527 $ 9,535 Trade names 20,776 4,000 $ 30,303 $ 13,535
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment	The following table presents the changes in the carrying value of goodwill by segment: U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Consolidated (in thousands) Balances as of September 30, 2016 $ 247,538 $ 6,438 $ 253,976 Acquisitions 356 — 356 Effect of foreign currency translation changes — 428 428 Balances as of September 30, 2017 $ 247,894 $ 6,866 $ 254,760 Acquisitions — 42,526 42,526 Effect of foreign currency translation changes — 162 162 Balances as of September 30, 2018 $ 247,894 $ 49,554 $ 297,448
Schedule of definite-lived intangible assets	The following table presents the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for each major class of definite-lived intangible asset: September 30, 2018 2017 Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value (in thousands) Non-compete agreements $ 3,626 $ (3,314 ) $ 312 $ 3,659 $ (3,102 ) $ 557 Internally developed software 40,223 (17,512 ) 22,711 29,741 (12,597 ) 17,144 Other 3,826 (2,229 ) 1,597 3,148 (1,964 ) 1,184 $ 47,675 $ (23,055 ) $ 24,620 $ 36,548 $ (17,663 ) $ 18,885
Classification of amortization recognized as expense	The following table presents the amount and classification of amortization recognized as expense: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Amortization expense in continuing operations $ 5,780 $ 4,184 $ 4,742 Amortization expense in discontinued operations — — 2,055 Operations expense 199 90 87 $ 5,979 $ 4,274 $ 6,884
Estimate of the amount and classification of amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets	The following table presents our estimate of future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, Amortization expense Operations expense (in thousands) 2019 $ 6,372 $ 23 2020 5,803 23 2021 4,746 23 2022 3,858 2 2023 1,696 —

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term debt instruments	The following tables present our debt instruments outstanding, contractual maturities and interest expense: September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017 Gross Amount Debt Discount and Issuance Costs Carrying Amount Gross Amount Debt Discount and Issuance Costs Carrying Amount (in thousands) 2019 Convertible Notes $ 195,000 $ (7,567 ) $ 187,433 $ 195,000 $ (17,654 ) $ 177,346 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative 2,552 — 2,552 6,591 — 6,591 2024 Convertible Notes 143,750 (37,892 ) 105,858 143,750 (42,880 ) 100,870 2025 Convertible Notes 172,500 (52,764 ) 119,736 — — — 8.5% unsecured notes due 2024* 1,304 — 1,304 — — — Total $ 515,106 $ (98,223 ) $ 416,883 $ 345,341 $ (60,534 ) $ 284,807 Less current portion 197,748 (7,567 ) 190,181 — — — Total long-term debt $ 317,358 $ (90,656 ) $ 226,702 $ 345,341 $ (60,534 ) $ 284,807 * Amount translated from Guatemalan quetzals as of September 30, 2018. Certain disclosures omitted due to materiality considerations.
Schedule of maturities of debt	Principal Payment Schedule Total Less Than 1 Year 1 - 3 Years 3 - 5 Years More Than 5 Years (in thousands) 2019 Convertible Notes* $ 195,000 $ 195,000 $ — $ — $ — 2024 Convertible Notes* 143,750 — — — 143,750 2025 Convertible Notes* 172,500 — — — 172,500 8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 1,304 196 428 428 252 $ 512,554 $ 195,196 $ 428 $ 428 $ 316,502 * Excludes the potential impact of the embedded derivative.
Schedule of Interest Expense	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in millions) Term Loan Facility: Contractual interest expense $ — $ 4.3 $ 0.4 Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs — 0.4 — Total interest expense $ — $ 4.7 $ 0.4 2019 Convertible Notes: Contractual interest expense $ 4.1 $ 4.7 $ 4.9 Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 10.0 10.8 10.6 Total interest expense $ 14.1 $ 15.5 $ 15.5 2024 Convertible Notes: Contractual interest expense $ 4.1 $ 1.0 $ — Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 5.1 1.1 — Total interest expense $ 9.2 $ 2.1 $ — 2025 Convertible Notes: Contractual interest expense $ 1.6 $ — $ — Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 2.3 — — Total interest expense $ 3.9 $ — $ —

Stock Compensation (Tables)

Stock Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Compensation costs included in net income	The following table presents amounts related to our stock compensation arrangements: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Share-based compensation costs $ 10,784 $ 5,866 $ 5,346 Income tax benefits on share-based compensation (1,656 ) (2,053 ) (1,871 )
Summary of restricted stock award activity	The following table presents a summary of stock compensation activity: Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Outstanding as of September 30, 2017 2,413,783 $ 6.53 Granted 1,392,783 9.75 Released (a) (216,074 ) 8.35 Forfeited (34,767 ) 9.34 Outstanding as of September 30, 2018 3,555,725 $ 7.76 (a) 29,160 shares were withheld to satisfy related federal income tax withholding. The following table presents a summary of the fair value of shares granted: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in millions except per share amounts) Weighted average grant-date fair value per share granted (a) $ 9.75 $ 9.57 $ 3.53 Total grant date fair value of shares vested $ 2.3 $ 3.8 $ 2.3 (a) Awards with performance and time-based vesting provisions are generally valued based upon the underlying share price as of the issuance date.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of domestic and foreign income components	The following table presents the components of our income from continuing operations before income taxes, including inter-segment amounts: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Domestic* $ 29,001 $ 29,740 $ (17 ) Foreign 28,075 13,499 380 $ 57,076 $ 43,239 $ 363 * Includes the majority of our corporate administrative costs. See Note 15 for information pertaining to segment contribution.
Components of income tax provision	The following table presents the significant components of the income tax provision from continuing operations: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Current: Federal $ (26 ) $ 1,092 $ 11,120 State and foreign 9,470 6,359 3,193 9,444 7,451 14,313 Deferred: Federal* 9,076 5,190 (3,766 ) State and foreign (371 ) (1,435 ) (1,186 ) 8,705 3,755 (4,952 ) Total income tax expense $ 18,149 $ 11,206 $ 9,361 * The year ended September 30, 2018 includes a $2.1 million charge resulting from the remeasurement of our domestic net deferred tax assets based on the new corporate income tax rate as a result of the Act, as well as $2.6 million charge resulting from recording a valuation allowance against foreign tax credit carryforwards that do not meet the “more likely than not” threshold to be utilized as a result of tax law changes included in the Act.
Reconciliation of income taxes calculated at the statutory rate and the provision for income taxes	The following table presents a reconciliation of income taxes calculated at the statutory rate and the provision for income taxes attributable to continuing operations: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Income tax expense at the federal statutory rate $ 14,000 $ 15,134 $ 128 State taxes, net of federal benefit 1,265 (714 ) 2,476 Mexico inflation adjustment (936 ) (1,286 ) (142 ) Non-deductible items 2,214 1,114 1,860 Tax credits (615 ) (321 ) 2,788 Foreign rate differential 1,405 (172 ) 277 Change in net operating loss carryforward — 1,180 — Change in valuation allowance 3,986 (3,211 ) 1,511 Stock compensation — (386 ) — Uncertain tax positions (4,808 ) 674 — Change in tax rate resulting from enactment of the Act 2,060 — — Other (422 ) (806 ) 463 Total income tax expense $ 18,149 $ 11,206 $ 9,361 Effective tax rate 32 % 26 % 2,579 %
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities	The following table shows significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities: September 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Deferred tax assets: Cash Converters International $ 9,782 $ 13,550 Tax over book inventory 8,803 10,094 Accrued liabilities 4,667 6,957 Pawn service charges receivable 4,512 8,687 Stock compensation 3,328 3,356 Foreign tax credit 2,638 3,132 Capital loss carryforward 3,006 5,010 State and foreign net operating loss carryforwards 15,215 13,671 Book over tax depreciation 972 2,678 Other 137 162 Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance 53,060 67,297 Valuation allowance (20,254 ) (17,860 ) Net deferred tax assets 32,806 49,437 Deferred tax liabilities: Tax over book amortization 15,700 20,629 Note receivable discount 17,396 10,569 Prepaid expenses 1,362 1,383 Total deferred tax liabilities 34,458 32,581 Net deferred tax (liability) asset $ (1,652 ) $ 16,856
Schedule of unrecognized tax benefits	The following table presents a rollforward of unrecognized tax benefits: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Beginning balance $ 6,530 $ 6,058 $ 6,058 Increase for tax positions taken during a prior period 963 — — Increase for tax positions taken during the current period — 472 — Decrease for tax positions as a result of the lapse of the statute of limitations (4,402 ) — — Ending balance $ 3,091 $ 6,530 $ 6,058

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of future minimum payments and sublease revenue	Future minimum rentals due under non-cancelable leases and annual future minimum rentals expected under subleases are as follows: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, Operating Lease Payments Sublease Revenue (in thousands) 2019 $ 55,811 $ 3,249 2020 50,174 3,335 2021 42,767 3,402 2022 30,911 2,908 2023 19,873 1,561 Thereafter 29,685 1,043 $ 229,221 $ 15,498
Schedule of rent expense	The following table presents the amount of net rent recognized as expense: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Gross rent expense from continuing operations $ 61,821 $ 56,794 $ 56,707 Sublease rent revenue from continuing operations (109 ) (56 ) (156 ) Net rent expense from continuing operations $ 61,712 $ 56,738 $ 56,551

Employment Agreements and Ret_2

Employment Agreements and Retirement Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement savings plan	The following table presents matching contribution information for our 401(k) plan, which were made in cash: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Matching contributions to EZCORP Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust $ 810 $ 658 $ 468
Contribution and amortized expense related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	The following table provides contribution and amortized expense amounts related to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan $ 483 $ 536 $ 636 Amortized expense due to Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan 476 544 153

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of operating segment information	Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Other International Total Segments Corporate Items Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues: Merchandise sales $ 350,699 $ 87,673 $ — $ 438,372 $ — $ 438,372 Jewelry scrapping sales 47,745 13,007 — 60,752 — 60,752 Pawn service charges 237,461 68,475 — 305,936 — 305,936 Other revenues 250 85 8,120 8,455 — 8,455 Total revenues 636,155 169,240 8,120 813,515 — 813,515 Merchandise cost of goods sold 216,408 60,210 — 276,618 — 276,618 Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 40,417 11,873 — 52,290 — 52,290 Other cost of revenues — — 1,697 1,697 — 1,697 Net revenues 379,330 97,157 6,423 482,910 — 482,910 Operating expenses (income): Operations 263,094 61,361 10,194 334,649 — 334,649 Administrative — — — — 53,653 53,653 Depreciation and amortization 12,869 4,068 184 17,121 8,363 25,484 Loss on sale or disposal of assets 203 27 — 230 233 463 Interest expense 71 25 — 96 27,738 27,834 Interest income — (2,619 ) — (2,619 ) (14,422 ) (17,041 ) Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate — — (5,529 ) (5,529 ) — (5,529 ) Impairment of investment — — 11,712 11,712 — 11,712 Other income (3 ) (42 ) (132 ) (177 ) (5,214 ) (5,391 ) Segment contribution (loss) $ 103,096 $ 34,337 $ (10,006 ) $ 127,427 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 127,427 $ (70,351 ) $ 57,076 Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Other Total Segments Corporate Items Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues: Merchandise sales $ 351,878 $ 62,957 $ 3 $ 414,838 $ — $ 414,838 Jewelry scrapping sales 48,203 2,986 — 51,189 — 51,189 Pawn service charges 238,437 34,643 — 273,080 — 273,080 Other revenues 219 645 7,983 8,847 — 8,847 Total revenues 638,737 101,231 7,986 747,954 — 747,954 Merchandise cost of goods sold 223,475 43,050 — 266,525 — 266,525 Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 41,434 2,497 — 43,931 — 43,931 Other cost of revenues — — 1,988 1,988 — 1,988 Net revenues 373,828 55,684 5,998 435,510 — 435,510 Operating expenses (income): Operations 259,977 36,211 8,448 304,636 — 304,636 Administrative — — — — 53,254 53,254 Depreciation and amortization 10,171 2,675 191 13,037 10,624 23,661 Loss on sale or disposal of assets 198 134 — 332 27 359 Interest expense — 9 — 9 27,794 27,803 Interest income — (1,930 ) — (1,930 ) (10,173 ) (12,103 ) Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate — — (4,916 ) (4,916 ) — (4,916 ) Other income (19 ) (69 ) (96 ) (184 ) (239 ) (423 ) Segment contribution $ 103,501 $ 18,654 $ 2,371 $ 124,526 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 124,526 $ (81,287 ) $ 43,239 Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2016 U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Other Total Segments Corporate Items Consolidated (in thousands) Revenues: Merchandise sales $ 348,771 $ 60,331 $ 5 $ 409,107 $ — $ 409,107 Jewelry scrapping sales 47,810 2,282 21 50,113 — 50,113 Pawn service charges 229,893 31,907 — 261,800 — 261,800 Other revenues 331 385 8,769 9,485 — 9,485 Total revenues 626,805 94,905 8,795 730,505 — 730,505 Merchandise cost of goods sold 217,268 41,002 1 258,271 — 258,271 Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 40,138 1,885 16 42,039 — 42,039 Other cost of revenues — — 1,965 1,965 — 1,965 Net revenues 369,399 52,018 6,813 428,230 — 428,230 Operating expenses (income): Operations 255,321 38,481 7,585 301,387 — 301,387 Administrative — — — — 68,101 68,101 Depreciation and amortization 12,242 2,965 218 15,425 11,117 26,542 Loss on sale or disposal of assets 664 169 4 837 269 1,106 Restructuring 993 543 202 1,738 183 1,921 Interest expense 125 109 — 234 16,243 16,477 Interest income (2 ) (30 ) — (32 ) (49 ) (81 ) Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate — — 255 255 — 255 Impairment of investment — — 10,957 10,957 — 10,957 Other expense (income) — 1,273 2 1,275 (73 ) 1,202 Segment contribution (loss) $ 100,056 $ 8,508 $ (12,410 ) $ 96,154 Income from continuing operations before income taxes $ 96,154 $ (95,791 ) $ 363
Reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated	The following table presents separately identified segment assets: U.S. Pawn Latin America Pawn Other Corporate Total (in thousands) Assets as of September 30, 2018 Pawn loans $ 154,986 $ 43,477 $ — $ — $ 198,463 Pawn service charges receivable, net 29,961 8,357 — — 38,318 Inventory, net 135,154 31,843 — — 166,997 Total assets 627,754 188,581 56,776 373,809 1,246,920 Assets as of September 30, 2017 Pawn loans $ 148,124 $ 21,118 $ — $ — $ 169,242 Pawn service charges receivable, net 28,258 3,290 — — 31,548 Inventory, net 132,549 21,859 3 — 154,411 Total assets 611,489 82,813 50,462 279,599 1,024,363
Schedule of revenues by geographic information	The following tables provide geographic information required by ASC 280-10-50-41: Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2016 (in thousands) Revenues: United States $ 636,155 $ 638,737 $ 626,805 Latin America 169,240 101,231 94,905 Canada and other 8,120 7,986 8,795 Total revenues $ 813,515 $ 747,954 $ 730,505
Schedule of long-lived assets by geographic information	September 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Long-lived tangible assets: United States $ 52,310 $ 47,523 Latin America 20,986 9,960 Canada and other 353 476 Total long-lived assets $ 73,649 $ 57,959

Supplemental Consolidated Fin_2

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Information on net amounts included in the balance sheets	The following table provides information on net amounts included in our consolidated balance sheets: September 30, 2018 2017 (in thousands) Gross pawn service charges receivable $ 49,629 $ 42,117 Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable (11,311 ) (10,569 ) Pawn service charges receivable, net $ 38,318 $ 31,548 Gross inventory $ 176,198 $ 161,212 Inventory reserves (9,201 ) (6,801 ) Inventory, net $ 166,997 $ 154,411 Prepaid expenses and other $ 9,402 $ 9,250 Accounts receivable and other 20,933 19,515 Restricted cash 267 — 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges 2,552 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 33,154 $ 28,765 Property and equipment, gross $ 253,022 $ 224,240 Accumulated depreciation (179,373 ) (166,281 ) Property and equipment, net $ 73,649 $ 57,959 Trade accounts payable $ 10,500 $ 13,064 Accrued payroll 6,294 4,860 Bonus accrual 12,406 9,010 Other payroll related expenses 2,963 3,922 Accrued interest 3,835 2,212 Accrued rent and property taxes 12,106 11,357 Deferred revenues 2,661 2,483 Other accrued expenses 4,064 8,310 Income taxes payable 1,161 1,465 Unrecognized tax benefits 1,810 4,860 Account payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 57,800 $ 61,543 Unrecognized tax benefits, non-current $ 1,148 $ 1,758 Other long-term liabilities 5,742 5,297 Other long-term liabilities $ 6,890 $ 7,055
Reconciliation of the major line items constituting discontinued operations	The following table presents the reconciliation of the major line items constituting "Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax" of Grupo Finmart and other operations discontinued prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-08 that are presented in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal 2016 (in thousands): Revenues $ 45,256 Consumer loan bad debt (30,081 ) Operations expense (111,984 ) Interest expense, net (16,464 ) Depreciation, amortization and other expenses (12,732 ) Gain on disposition 34,237 Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes of Grupo Finmart (91,768 ) Income tax benefit 12,896 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of operations discontinued prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-08 (560 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (79,432 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart $ (78,872 ) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart attributable to noncontrolling interest 6,661 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart attributable to EZCORP, Inc. $ (72,211 )
Valuation and qualifying accounts	The following table provides information on our valuation and qualifying accounts not disclosed elsewhere: Additions Description Balance at Beginning of Period Charged to Expense Charged to Revenue Deductions Balance at End of Period (in thousands) Allowance for valuation of inventory: Year Ended September 30, 2018 $ 6,801 $ 2,400 $ — $ — $ 9,201 Year Ended September 30, 2017 6,143 658 — — 6,801 Year Ended September 30, 2016 7,090 — — 947 6,143 Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable: Year Ended September 30, 2018 $ 10,569 $ — $ 742 $ — $ 11,311 Year Ended September 30, 2017 10,396 — 173 — 10,569 Year Ended September 30, 2016 9,025 — 1,371 — 10,396 Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees and interest receivable: Year Ended September 30, 2018 $ 283 $ — $ 48 $ — $ 331 Year Ended September 30, 2017 241 — 42 — 283 Year Ended September 30, 2016 12,045 — — 11,804 * 241 Allowance for valuation of deferred tax assets: Year Ended September 30, 2018 $ 17,860 $ 2,394 $ — $ — $ 20,254 Year Ended September 30, 2017 21,078 — — 3,218 17,860 Year Ended September 30, 2016 19,567 1,511 — — 21,078 * Includes $9.2 million in allowance that was deconsolidated as a result of the disposition of Grupo Finmart as discussed above.

Quarterly Information (Unaudi_2

Quarterly Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of quarterly information	First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (in thousands, except per share amounts) Year Ended September 30, 2018 Total revenues $ 204,508 $ 202,734 $ 199,942 $ 206,331 Net revenues 122,427 120,593 115,072 124,818 Income from continuing operations, net of tax 12,355 11,939 14,183 450 (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax (222 ) (500 ) 91 (225 ) Net income 12,133 11,439 14,274 225 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (615 ) (374 ) (359 ) 360 Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. $ 12,748 $ 11,813 $ 14,633 $ (135 ) Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: Continuing operations $ 0.24 $ 0.23 $ 0.27 $ — Discontinued operations — (0.01 ) — — Basic earnings per share $ 0.24 $ 0.22 $ 0.27 $ — Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: Continuing operations $ 0.23 $ 0.21 $ 0.25 $ — Discontinued operations — (0.01 ) — — Diluted earnings per share $ 0.23 $ 0.20 $ 0.25 $ — First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter (in thousands, except per share amounts) Year Ended September 30, 2017 Total revenues $ 192,624 $ 189,628 $ 183,633 $ 182,069 Net revenues 111,965 109,897 105,555 108,093 Income from continuing operations, net of tax 8,266 8,231 5,467 10,069 Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1,228 ) (375 ) (265 ) 43 Net income 7,038 7,856 5,202 10,112 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (127 ) (167 ) (58 ) (1,298 ) Net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc. $ 7,165 $ 8,023 $ 5,260 $ 11,410 Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: Continuing operations $ 0.15 $ 0.15 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 Discontinued operations (0.02 ) (0.01 ) — — Basic earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.14 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.: Continuing operations $ 0.15 $ 0.15 $ 0.10 $ 0.21 Discontinued operations (0.02 ) (0.01 ) — — Diluted earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.14 $ 0.10 $ 0.21

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Description of Business (Details)	Sep. 30, 2018storelocationcountry
Description of Business [Line Items]
Number of stores	988
Number of owned and franchise stores (over 750) | location	750
Number of countries in which entity operates | country	18
United States | Pawn Stores
Description of Business [Line Items]
Number of stores	508
Mexico | Pawn Stores
Description of Business [Line Items]
Number of stores	340
Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Peru | Pawn Stores
Description of Business [Line Items]
Number of stores	113
Canada and other | Financial Services Stores
Description of Business [Line Items]
Number of stores	27
Cash Converters International Limited
Description of Business [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	34.75%

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Pawn and Sales Revenue Recognition (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Minimum layaway deposit	10.00%
Minimum layaway holding period	60 days
Maximum layaway holding period	180 days

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventory and Cash and Cash Equivalents and Cash Concentrations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory, net	$ 166,997	$ 154,411
Mexico | Foreign | Reportable geographical components
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory, net	$ 25,100	$ 21,900

Summary of Significant Accoun_6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Notes Receivable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Gain on restructured notes receivable	$ (3,000)	$ 0	$ 3,048	$ 0
Minimum
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Restructured notes receivable, estimated settlement amount		$ 14,000

Summary of Significant Accoun_7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Equity Method Investments (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Cash Converters International Limited
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income from investment, period of lag	3 months

Summary of Significant Accoun_8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details) - Measurement Input, Discount Rate - Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets - Income Approach Valuation Technique	Sep. 30, 2018
Minimum
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rates used for reporting unit valuations	0.10
Maximum
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount rates used for reporting unit valuations	0.15

Summary of Significant Accoun_9

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Building
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	30 years
Furniture, equipment, and software development costs | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	2 years
Furniture, equipment, and software development costs | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	7 years
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years

Summary of Significant Accou_10

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Software Development Costs (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	5 years

Summary of Significant Accou_11

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Convertible Debt Securities (Details)	May 14, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017
2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		2.875%
Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes
Debt Conversion [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	2.375%

Summary of Significant Accou_12

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Foreign Currency and Advertising (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) not accounted for as translations	$ (0.4)	$ (0.5)	$ 1.1
Advertising expense	$ 2.5	$ 1.9	$ 2.1
Cash Converters International Limited
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Period related interest in investee's net income is translated	6 months

Summary of Significant Accou_13

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Stock Compensation (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Excess tax benefit on vested awards	$ 0.5

Summary of Significant Accou_14

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Tax and Common Stock (Details) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)vote	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)vote	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Blended tax rate				24.50%
Charge resulting from remeasured deferred tax asset		$ 1,900	$ 2,800		$ 2,100
Charge resulting from recording valuation allowance not likely to be utilized					2,600
Reclassification of stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act					0
Unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties					$ 200	$ 200	$ 200
Common Stock Class B Voting
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of votes per share | vote		1			1
Retained Earnings
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Reclassification of stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act					$ 1,455
Retained Earnings | Accounting Standards Update 2018-02
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Reclassification of stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act	$ 1,500

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information Regarding Recent Acquisitions (Details) $ in Thousands	Jun. 25, 2018store	Jun. 11, 2018statestore	Dec. 04, 2017store	Oct. 06, 2017USD ($)store	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition related costs							$ 600
GPMX
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage acquired				100.00%
Number of stores acquired | store				112
Cash payments for acquisition				$ 53,400	$ 1,600	$ 6,700
Contingent consideration				$ 2,250
Duration of performance period tied to contingent consideration				24 months
Aggregate purchase price				$ 61,700
All Other
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired | store	40	23	21
Number of states in which entity operates | state		7

Acquisitions - Purchase Price A

Acquisitions - Purchase Price Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 25, 2018	Oct. 06, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 297,448			$ 254,760
GPMX
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			$ 2,560
Earning assets			17,247
Other assets			3,450
Property and equipment, intangible assets, deferred taxes and other assets, net			11,671
Goodwill			33,511
Accounts payable, deferred taxes and other liabilities			(6,723)
Total consideration			61,716
GPMX | Trade names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets			$ 9,800
All Other
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 0
Earning assets		8,347
Other assets		4,272
Property and equipment, intangible assets, deferred taxes and other assets, net		13,678
Goodwill		9,015
Accounts payable, deferred taxes and other liabilities		(159)
Total consideration		35,153
All Other | Trade names
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets		$ 6,600

Acquisitions - Proforma Informa

Acquisitions - Proforma Information (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
GPMX
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 46.5
Net Income	8
All Other
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	7.5
Net Income	$ 1.3

Acquisitions - Fiscal 2017 and

Acquisitions - Fiscal 2017 and 2016 Acquisitions (Details) $ in Thousands	Feb. 01, 2016USD ($)store	Aug. 31, 2017USD ($)store	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 297,448	$ 254,760
Cash Solutions Centers, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price		$ 2,300
Goodwill		$ 400
Pawn One
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired | store	6
Aggregate purchase price	$ 6,200
Goodwill	$ 3,200
Central Texas | Cash Solutions Centers, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired | store		2
Las Vegas, NV | Cash Solutions Centers, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired | store		1

Earnings per Share (Details)

Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Net Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP									$ 39,915	$ 33,683	$ (7,973)
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to EZCORP, Inc.									(856)	(1,825)	(72,771)
Net income (loss) attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ (135)	$ 14,633	$ 11,813	$ 12,748	$ 11,410	$ 5,260	$ 8,023	$ 7,165	$ 39,059	$ 31,858	$ (80,744)
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock (shares)									54,456	54,260	54,427
Dilutive effect of restricted stock (shares)									3,440	108	0
Weighted average common stock and common stock equivalents (shares)									57,896	54,368	54,427
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP:
Continuing operations - basic (usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0.27	$ 0.23	$ 0.24	$ 0.21	$ 0.10	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.73	$ 0.62	$ (0.15)
Discontinued operations - basic (usd per share)	0	0	(0.01)	0	0	0	(0.01)	(0.02)	(0.01)	(0.03)	(1.34)
Basic earnings (loss) per share (usd per share)	0	0.27	0.22	0.24	0.21	0.10	0.14	0.13	0.72	0.59	(1.49)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP:
Continuing operations - diluted (usd per share)	0	0.25	0.21	0.23	0.21	0.10	0.15	0.15	0.69	0.62	(0.15)
Discontinued operations - diluted (usd per share)	0	0	(0.01)	0	0	0	(0.01)	(0.02)	(0.01)	(0.03)	(1.34)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0.25	$ 0.20	$ 0.23	$ 0.21	$ 0.10	$ 0.14	$ 0.13	$ 0.68	$ 0.59	$ (1.49)
Restricted stock
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to EZCORP:
Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share above, exclusive of the additional potential impact of the 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants, 2024 Convertible Notes and 2025 Convertible Notes:									2,218	2,356	840

Strategic Investments - Additi

Strategic Investments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			104 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)shares	Jun. 30, 2018AUD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)shares	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Payments to acquire equity method investment			$ 14,036	$ 0	$ 0
Income (loss) from equity method investments			$ 5,529	4,916	(255)
Cash Converters International Limited
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of common shares owned (shares) | shares			214,183,714
Percentage of common shares owned			34.75%
Payments to acquire equity method investment						$ 96,100
Number of shares acquired (shares) | shares	57,631,230	57,631,230
Value of shares acquired	$ 14,000	$ 39.5
Percentage of ownership increase	3.00%	3.00%
Income (loss) from equity method investments			$ 5,500	4,900	(300)
Dividends received				$ 1,200	2,200
Accumulated undistributed after-tax earnings included in consolidated retained earnings			15,800
United Kingdom | Cash Converters International Limited
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Impairment of investments			11,700		11,000
Impairment of investments, net of tax			$ 9,200		$ 7,200
Underwritten Placement | Cash Converters International Limited
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of shares acquired (shares) | shares	123,300,000	123,300,000

Strategic Investments - Summar

Strategic Investments - Summarized Financial Information (Details) - Cash Converters International Limited - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Summary of financial information for Cash Converters International Limited
Current assets	$ 229,105	$ 155,749
Non-current assets	148,195	150,843
Total assets	377,300	306,592
Current liabilities	122,924	57,387
Non-current liabilities	15,449	48,698
Shareholders’ equity	238,927	200,507
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	377,300	306,592
Gross revenues	201,800	204,509	$ 225,712
Gross profit	128,366	130,943	146,286
Net profit (loss)	$ 17,443	$ 15,546	$ (3,839)

Fair Value Measurements - Recu

Fair Value Measurements - Recurring Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2014
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | Level 2 | Convertible Notes Hedges | Recurring
Financial Assets (Liabilities):
Derivative asset	$ 2,552	$ 0
Other assets, net | Level 2 | Convertible Notes Hedges | Recurring
Financial Assets (Liabilities):
Derivative asset	0	6,591
Current maturities of long-term debt, net | Level 2 | Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative | Recurring
Financial Assets (Liabilities):
Derivative liability	(2,552)	0
Long-term debt, net | Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative
Financial Assets (Liabilities):
Derivative liability			$ (46,500)
Long-term debt, net | Level 2 | Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative | Recurring
Financial Assets (Liabilities):
Derivative liability	$ 0	$ (6,591)

Fair Value Measurements - Addi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Disclosures (Details) $ in Thousands	Oct. 27, 2017	Oct. 26, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)term	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)loan	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)term	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)loan	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Gain on restructured notes receivable				$ (3,000)	$ 0	$ 3,048	$ 0
Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Restructured notes receivable, estimated settlement amount			$ 14,000		14,000
2019 Convertible Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Stated interest rate									2.125%
2019 Convertible Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt repurchase amount								$ 35,000
Convertible Notes Hedges | Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value			1,000		1,000
Convertible Notes Hedges | Maximum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value			4,600		4,600
Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative | Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value			1,000		1,000
Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative | Maximum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value			4,600		4,600
Not primary beneficiary, variable interest
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Principal collections on notes receivable					32,400	$ 29,500
Number of promissory notes outstanding | loan				2		2
Notes receivable, related party				$ 60,900		$ 60,900
Notes receivable outstanding balance				18,300		18,300
Restructured notes receivable, estimated settlement amount				14,000		14,000
Adjusted deferred compensation fee with early loan repayment				10,000		10,000
Gain on restructured notes receivable			3,000
Dollars denominated notes interest | Not primary beneficiary, variable interest
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes receivable, interest rate	10.00%	4.00%
Pesos denominated notes interest | Not primary beneficiary, variable interest
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Notes receivable, interest rate	14.50%	7.50%
Fee Due Date One | Not primary beneficiary, variable interest
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Restructured notes receivable, estimated settlement amount				6,000		6,000
Fee Due Date Two | Not primary beneficiary, variable interest
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Restructured notes receivable, estimated settlement amount				4,000		4,000
Fee Due Date Three | Not primary beneficiary, variable interest
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Restructured notes receivable, estimated settlement amount				$ 4,000		$ 4,000
Escrow subject to indemnification claims | Not primary beneficiary, variable interest
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Escrow deposit			$ 4,100		$ 4,100
Measurement Input, Price Volatility | Convertible Hedges and Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments | Recurring | Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Embedded derivative measurement input			0.36		0.36
Measurement Input, Price Volatility | Convertible Hedges and Embedded Derivative Financial Instruments | Recurring | Maximum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Embedded derivative measurement input			0.37		0.37
Measurement Input, Price Volatility | Convertible Notes Hedges | Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Volatility input			0.30		0.30
Measurement Input, Price Volatility | Convertible Notes Hedges | Maximum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Volatility input			0.45		0.45
Measurement Input, Price Volatility | Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative | Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Volatility input			0.30		0.30
Measurement Input, Price Volatility | Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative | Maximum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Volatility input			0.45		0.45
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Notes receivable, net (including accreted deferred compensation of $9.2 million and $0.1 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively) | Level 3 | Income Approach Valuation Technique | Minimum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value assumptions, discount rate			0.07		0.07
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Notes receivable, net (including accreted deferred compensation of $9.2 million and $0.1 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively) | Level 3 | Income Approach Valuation Technique | Maximum
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value assumptions, discount rate			0.08		0.08
Measurement Input, Expected Term | Notes receivable, net (including accreted deferred compensation of $9.2 million and $0.1 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively) | Not primary beneficiary, variable interest
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt instrument, expected term input | term			2		2

Fair Value Measurements - Fina

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets, Temporary Equity and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2014
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	$ 34,199	$ 32,598
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	49,500	43,319
Carrying Value
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	37,425	60,975
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	49,500	43,319
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	41,153	74,262
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	49,500	49,057
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 1
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	0	0
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	49,500	49,057
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 2
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	0	0
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	0	0
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 3
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	41,153	74,262
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	0	0
2019 Convertible Notes
Financial liabilities:
Stated interest rate				2.125%
2019 Convertible Notes | Carrying Value
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	187,433	177,346
2019 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	189,150	193,811
2019 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 1
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	0	0
2019 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 2
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	189,150	193,811
2019 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 3
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	0	0
2024 Convertible Notes
Financial liabilities:
Stated interest rate			2.875%
2024 Convertible Notes | Carrying Value
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	105,858	100,870
2024 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	180,399	175,016
2024 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 1
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	0	0
2024 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 2
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	180,399	175,016
2024 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 3
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	0	$ 0
2025 Convertible Notes | Carrying Value
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	119,736
2025 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	161,253
2025 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 1
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	0
2025 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 2
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	161,253
2025 Convertible Notes | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 3
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	0
8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 | Carrying Value
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	$ 1,304
Stated interest rate	8.50%
8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	$ 1,304
8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 1
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	0
8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 2
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	0
8.5% unsecured notes due 2024 | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 3
Financial liabilities:
Cash Convertible Notes	$ 1,304

Fair Value Measurements - Carr

Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Amount and Clarification of Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Discount on receivable	$ 9,200	$ 100
Notes receivable, net (including accreted deferred compensation of $9.2 million and $0.1 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Asset Recorded in Consolidated Balance Sheet	37,425	60,975
Maximum Exposure to Loss	$ 37,425	$ 60,975

Property and Equipment (Details

Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	$ 253,022	$ 224,240
Accumulated Depreciation	(179,373)	(166,281)
Property and equipment, net	73,649	57,959
Land
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	4	4
Accumulated Depreciation	0	0
Property and equipment, net	4	4
Buildings and improvements
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	97,236	80,828
Accumulated Depreciation	(60,459)	(55,077)
Property and equipment, net	36,777	25,751
Furniture and equipment
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	119,975	105,319
Accumulated Depreciation	(85,737)	(78,581)
Property and equipment, net	34,238	26,738
Software
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	34,178	34,022
Accumulated Depreciation	(33,177)	(32,623)
Property and equipment, net	1,001	1,399
In progress
Major classifications of property and equipment
Carrying Amount	1,629	4,067
Accumulated Depreciation	0	0
Property and equipment, net	$ 1,629	$ 4,067

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 30,303	$ 13,535
Pawn licenses
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	9,527	9,535
Trade names
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 20,776	$ 4,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment
Beginning Balance	$ 254,760
Ending Balance	297,448	$ 254,760
Continuing Operations | U.S. Pawn
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment
Beginning Balance	247,894	247,538
Acquisitions	0	356
Effect of foreign currency translation changes	0	0
Ending Balance	247,894	247,894
Continuing Operations | Latin America Pawn
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment
Beginning Balance	6,866	6,438
Acquisitions	42,526	0
Effect of foreign currency translation changes	162	428
Ending Balance	49,554	6,866
Consolidated
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill, by segment
Beginning Balance	254,760	253,976
Acquisitions	42,526	356
Effect of foreign currency translation changes	162	428
Ending Balance	$ 297,448	$ 254,760

Goodwill and Other Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Definite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$ 47,675	$ 36,548
Accumulated Amortization	(23,055)	(17,663)
Net Book Value	24,620	18,885
Non-compete agreements
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	3,626	3,659
Accumulated Amortization	(3,314)	(3,102)
Net Book Value	312	557
Internally developed software
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	40,223	29,741
Accumulated Amortization	(17,512)	(12,597)
Net Book Value	22,711	17,144
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	3,826	3,148
Accumulated Amortization	(2,229)	(1,964)
Net Book Value	$ 1,597	$ 1,184

Goodwill and Other Intangible_6

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Classification of Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense in continuing operations	$ 5,780	$ 4,184	$ 4,742
Amortization expense in discontinued operations	0	0	2,055
Operations expense	199	90	87
Total expense from the amortization of definite-lived intangible assets	$ 5,979	$ 4,274	$ 6,884

Goodwill and Other Intangible_7

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Amortization expense
Amortization Expense, 2019	$ 6,372
Amortization Expense, 2020	5,803
Amortization Expense, 2021	4,746
Amortization Expense, 2022	3,858
Amortization Expense, 2023	1,696
Operations expense
Operations Expense, 2019	23
Operations Expense, 2020	23
Operations Expense, 2021	23
Operations Expense, 2022	2
Operations Expense, 2023	$ 0

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of De

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	May 14, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross Amount	$ 515,106		$ 345,341
Debt Discount and Issuance Costs	(98,223)		(60,534)
Carrying Amount	416,883		284,807
Less current portion, Gross Amount	197,748		0
Less current portion, Debt Discount and Issuance Costs	(7,567)		0
Less current portion, Carrying Amount	190,181		0
Total long-term debt, Gross Amount	317,358		345,341
Total long-term debt, Debt Discount and Issuance Costs	(90,656)		(60,534)
Total long-term debt, Carrying Amount	226,702		284,807
2019 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate					2.125%
2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate				2.875%
Senior Notes | 2019 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross Amount	195,000		195,000
Debt Discount and Issuance Costs	(7,567)		(17,654)
Carrying Amount	187,433		177,346
Senior Notes | 2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross Amount	2,552		6,591
Debt Discount and Issuance Costs	0		0
Carrying Amount	2,552		6,591
Senior Notes | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross Amount	143,750		143,750
Debt Discount and Issuance Costs	(37,892)		(42,880)
Carrying Amount	105,858		100,870
Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross Amount	172,500		0
Debt Discount and Issuance Costs	(52,764)		0
Carrying Amount	119,736	$ 121,300	0
Stated interest rate		2.375%
Unsecured Notes | 8.5% unsecured notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Gross Amount	1,304		0
Debt Discount and Issuance Costs	0		0
Carrying Amount	$ 1,304		$ 0
Stated interest rate	8.50%

Long-Term Debt - Principal Paym

Long-Term Debt - Principal Payment Schedule (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018	May 14, 2018	Jul. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	$ 512,554,000
Less Than 1 Year	195,196,000
1 - 3 Years	428,000
3 - 5 Years	428,000
More Than 5 Years	316,502,000
2019 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate				2.125%
2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total			$ 143,750,000
Stated interest rate			2.875%
Senior Notes | 2019 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	195,000,000
Less Than 1 Year	195,000,000
1 - 3 Years	0
3 - 5 Years	0
More Than 5 Years	0
Senior Notes | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	143,750,000
Less Than 1 Year	0
1 - 3 Years	0
3 - 5 Years	0
More Than 5 Years	143,750,000
Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	172,500,000	$ 172,500,000
Less Than 1 Year	0
1 - 3 Years	0
3 - 5 Years	0
More Than 5 Years	172,500,000
Stated interest rate		2.375%
Unsecured Notes | 8.5% unsecured notes due 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	1,304,000
Less Than 1 Year	196,000
1 - 3 Years	428,000
3 - 5 Years	428,000
More Than 5 Years	$ 252,000
Stated interest rate	8.50%

Long-Term Debt - Interest Expen

Long-Term Debt - Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	$ 17,595	$ 12,303	$ 12,375
Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest expense	0	4,300	400
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	0	400	0
Total interest expense	0	4,700	400
2019 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest expense	4,100	4,700	4,900
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	10,000	10,800	10,600
Total interest expense	14,100	15,500	15,500
Senior Notes | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest expense	4,100	1,000	0
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	5,100	1,100	0
Total interest expense	9,200	2,100	0
Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual interest expense	1,600	0	0
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	2,300	0	0
Total interest expense	$ 3,900	$ 0	$ 0

Long-Term Debt - Convertible Se

Long-Term Debt - Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 (Details)	May 14, 2018USD ($)day	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)$ / shares	Oct. 01, 2017$ / shares	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 512,554,000
Share price (usd per share) | $ / shares			$ 9.50
Carrying value		416,883,000		$ 284,807,000
Debt discount and issuance costs		(98,223,000)		(60,534,000)
Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	2.375%
Principal amount	$ 172,500,000	$ 172,500,000
Semi-annual interest rate	2.375%
Conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount (shares)	62.8931
Conversion price, per share (usd per share) | $ / shares		$ 15.90
Share price (usd per share) | $ / shares		$ 15.90
Remaining unamortized issuance discount period		7 years
Carrying value	$ 121,300,000	$ 119,736,000		0
Unamortized discount	$ 51,200,000
Equity component of debt, gross		49,600,000
Conversion feature accounted for as an equity-classified instrument		39,100,000
Debt transaction costs		$ 5,500,000
Effective interest rate		9.00%
Debt discount and issuance costs		$ (52,764,000)		$ 0
Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes | Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold consecutive trading days | day	30
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger	130.00%
Repurchase price, percent of principal amount	100.00%
Debt Conversion, Condition One | Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold trading days (whether or not consecutive) | day	20
Threshold consecutive trading days | day	30
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger	130.00%
Debt Conversion, Condition Two | Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold consecutive trading days | day	5
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger	98.00%
Business day threshold | day	5
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Valuation Technique, Discounted Cash Flow | Senior Notes | 2025 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, expected term input		0.08

Long-Term Debt - Convertible _2

Long-Term Debt - Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 (Details)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2017USD ($)day$ / shares	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 512,554,000
Additional paid-in capital		397,927,000	$ 348,532,000
Debt discount and issuance costs		$ 98,223,000	60,534,000
2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate	2.875%
Principal amount	$ 143,750,000
Maturity period		7 years
Convertible debt	102,700,000
Unamortized discount	41,000,000
Deferred financing costs	$ 4,200,000
Converted value in excess of principal		$ 13,500,000
Common Class A | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount (shares)	100
Conversion price, per share (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 10
Senior Notes | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount		$ 143,750,000
Effective interest rate		9.00%
Debt discount and issuance costs		$ 37,892,000	$ 42,880,000
Senior Notes | Holder option | Common Class A | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold trading days (whether or not consecutive) | day	20
Threshold consecutive trading days | day	30
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger	130.00%
Early conversion condition, business day period	5 days
Measurement period	5 days
Early conversion condition, percent of product of the last reported sale price of stock	98.00%
Senior Notes | Company option | Common Class A | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Threshold trading days (whether or not consecutive) | day	20
Threshold consecutive trading days | day	30
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger	130.00%
Repurchase price, percent of principal amount	100.00%
Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion feature accounted for as an equity-classified instrument	$ 39,800,000
Additional paid-in capital		25,300,000
Pro Forma | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt discount and issuance costs		$ 37,900,000
Measurement Input, Discount Rate | Liability Component of Convertible Debt | 2024 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value assumptions, discount rate		0.08

Long-Term Debt - Cash Convertib

Long-Term Debt - Cash Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 (Details)	1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)day$ / shares	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt discount and issuance costs			$ 98,223,000	$ 60,534,000
2019 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate		2.125%	2.125%
Convertible senior notes issued and settled	$ 30,000,000	$ 200,000,000
Interest rate at period end			8.00%
Repurchase price, percent of principal amount			100.00%
Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative | Long-term debt, less current maturities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fair value, derivative liability		$ 46,500,000
Common Class A | 2019 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount (shares)			62.2471
Conversion price, per share (usd per share) | $ / shares			$ 16.065
Trading day observation period			80 days
Threshold trading days (whether or not consecutive) | day			20
Threshold consecutive trading days | day			30
Threshold percentage of stock price trigger			130.00%
Early conversion condition, business day period			5 days
Measurement period			5 days
Early conversion condition, percent of product of the last reported sale price of stock			98.00%
Pro Forma | 2019 Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt discount and issuance costs			$ 7,600,000

Long-Term Debt - 2019 Convertib

Long-Term Debt - 2019 Convertible Notes Hedges and Warrants (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)$ / shares$ / shareshares
Net-share-settled Warrants | Common Class A
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum shares called by warrant (shares) | shares	14.3
Strike price for warrants (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 20.83
Reclassification of 2019 Convertible Notes Warrants to liabilities | $	$ 25.1
Warrants outstanding (shares) | shares	12.1
Convertible Notes Hedges
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Cost of hedge | $	$ 46.5
Cost of hedge, net of total proceeds from Warrants sold | $	$ 21.3
Convertible Notes Hedges | Common Class A
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notional amount (shares) | shares	12.1
Strike price (usd per share) | $ / share	16.065

Long-Term Debt - Extinguishment

Long-Term Debt - Extinguishment of Debt (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 12, 2016	Jul. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt extinguishment costs			$ 5,300,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Aggregate principal amount	$ 100,000,000
Early payment transaction fee on retirement of Term Loan Facility		$ 51,600,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility, Initial Term Loan | Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	50,000,000
Senior Secured Credit Facility, Delayed Draw Term Loans | Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount outstanding	$ 50,000,000
Monthly fee	2.75%
Loan servicing fee	$ 15,000
2019 Convertible Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Early payment transaction fee on retirement of Term Loan Facility		34,400,000
Write-off of debt discount and issuance costs on retirement		35,000,000		$ 35,000,000
Convertible Notes Hedges
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Settlement of derivative, amounts received (paid)		600,000
Convertible Notes Warrants
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Settlement of derivative, amounts received (paid)		(500,000)
Settlement of derivative		$ 2,200,000
LIBOR | Senior Secured Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	7.50%

Stock Compensation - Additiona

Stock Compensation - Additional Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

1 Months Ended

2 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Mar. 31, 2016

Mar. 31, 2015

Feb. 28, 2015

Dec. 31, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Sep. 30, 2018

Sep. 30, 2016

Oct. 01, 2017

Oct. 01, 2016

May 01, 2010

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Share price (usd per share)

$ 9.50

2010 Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Additional shares authorized (shares)

1,081,200

643,673

Compensation not yet recognized

$ 1.5

Common Stock Class A Non-Voting | 2010 Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of shares authorized (shares)

5,085,649

Increase (decrease) of shares authorized for grant (shares)

500,000

185,026

1,100,000

Restricted Stock and Phantom Share-Based Awards

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Unamortized fair value of awards

$ 9

Weighted average period over which costs amortized

2 years

Restricted stock | 2010 Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Options granted, weighted average grant date fair value (usd per share)

$ 9.75

$ 2.96

$ 9.60

Share price (usd per share)

$ 11.06

Options forfeited in period (shares)

720,000

Options forfeited in period, grant date fair value

$ 3.4

Restricted stock | Employee | 2010 Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Options granted in period (shares)

1,308,533

961,718

931,260

Restricted stock | Non-employee directors

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Award vesting period

2 years

Achievement performance target, probable percentage

80.00%

Restricted stock | Non-employee directors | 2010 Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Options granted in period (shares)

84,250

130,000

72,500

Options granted, weighted average grant date fair value (usd per share)

$ 6.17

Performance based awards | 2010 Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Options granted in period (shares)

421,394

Compensation not yet recognized

$ 0.8

Vesting Tranche 1 | Restricted stock | Employee | 2010 Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Options granted in period (shares)

190,725

Vesting Tranche 1 | Restricted stock | Non-employee directors

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting rights percentage

50.00%

50.00%

Vesting Tranche 2 | Restricted stock | Employee | 2010 Plan

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Options granted in period (shares)

1,117,808

Vesting Tranche 2 | Restricted stock | Non-employee directors

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting rights percentage

50.00%

Vesting Tranche 3 | Restricted stock | Non-employee directors

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Vesting rights percentage

20.00%

Stock Compensation - Compensat

Stock Compensation - Compensation Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-based compensation costs	$ 10,784	$ 5,866	$ 5,346
Income tax benefits on share-based compensation	$ (1,656)	$ (2,053)	$ (1,871)

Stock Compensation - Restricte

Stock Compensation - Restricted Stock Award Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Restricted Stock and Phantom Share-Based Awards
Weighted Average Grant date Fair Value
Total grant date fair value of RSAs vested	$ 2.3	$ 3.8	$ 2.3
Restricted stock
Shares
Outstanding, beginning balance (shares)	2,413,783
Granted (shares)	1,392,783
Released (shares)	(216,074)
Forfeited (Shares)	(34,767)
Outstanding, ending balance (shares)	3,555,725	2,413,783
Weighted Average Grant date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning balance (usd per share)	$ 6.53
Granted (usd per share)	9.75	$ 9.57	$ 3.53
Released (usd per share)	8.35
Forfeited (usd per share)	9.34
Outstanding, ending balance (usd per share)	$ 7.76	6.53
Shares withheld to satisfy related federal income tax withholding (shares)	29,160
Weighted average grant-date fair value per share granted (usd per share)	$ 9.75	$ 9.57	$ 3.53

Income Taxes - Foreign and Dome

Income Taxes - Foreign and Domestic Income Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 29,001	$ 29,740	$ (17)
Foreign	28,075	13,499	380
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$ 57,076	$ 43,239	$ 363

Income Taxes - Components of I

Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Provision (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Current:
Federal			$ (26)	$ 1,092	$ 11,120
State and foreign			9,470	6,359	3,193
Total			9,444	7,451	14,313
Deferred:
Federal			9,076	5,190	(3,766)
State and foreign			(371)	(1,435)	(1,186)
Total			8,705	3,755	(4,952)
Total income tax expense			18,149	$ 11,206	$ 9,361
Charge resulting from remeasured deferred tax asset	$ 1,900	$ 2,800	2,100
Charge resulting from recording valuation allowance not likely to be utilized			$ 2,600

Income Taxes - Reconciliation

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Provision for income taxes attributable to continuing operations
Income tax expense at the federal statutory rate	$ 14,000	$ 15,134	$ 128
State taxes, net of federal benefit	1,265	(714)	2,476
Mexico inflation adjustment	(936)	(1,286)	(142)
Non-deductible items	2,214	1,114	1,860
Tax credits	(615)	(321)	2,788
Foreign rate differential	1,405	(172)	277
Change in net operating loss carryforward	0	1,180	0
Change in valuation allowance	3,986	(3,211)	1,511
Stock compensation	0	(386)	0
Uncertain tax positions	(4,808)	674	0
Change in tax rate resulting from enactment of the Act	2,060	0	0
Other	(422)	(806)	463
Total income tax expense	$ 18,149	$ 11,206	$ 9,361
Effective tax rate	32.00%	26.00%	2579.00%

Income Taxes - Additional Disc

Income Taxes - Additional Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Income tax expense (benefit) allocated to discontinued operations	$ 0.2	$ 0.1	$ (15.1)
Increase to the valuation allowance	2.4
Undistributed losses of foreign subsidiaries	50
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, estimated taxes recognized upon distribution	2.5
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits reasonably possible in next 12 months	1.8
State Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward	121
Foreign Tax Authority
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforward	40.3
Tax credit carryforward	$ 2.6

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax As

Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Deferred tax assets:
Cash Converters International	$ 9,782	$ 13,550
Tax over book inventory	8,803	10,094
Accrued liabilities	4,667	6,957
Pawn service charges receivable	4,512	8,687
Stock compensation	3,328	3,356
Foreign tax credit	2,638	3,132
Capital loss carryforward	3,006	5,010
State and foreign net operating loss carryforwards	15,215	13,671
Book over tax depreciation	972	2,678
Other	137	162
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowance	53,060	67,297
Valuation allowance	(20,254)	(17,860)
Net deferred tax assets	32,806	49,437
Deferred tax liabilities:
Tax over book amortization	15,700	20,629
Note receivable discount	17,396	10,569
Prepaid expenses	1,362	1,383
Total deferred tax liabilities	34,458	32,581
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (1,652)
Net deferred tax assets		$ 16,856

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Beginning balance		$ 6,530	$ 6,530	$ 6,058	$ 6,058
Increase for tax positions taken during a prior period			963	0	0
Increase for tax positions taken during the current period			0	472	0
Decrease for tax positions as a result of the lapse of the statute of limitations	$ (3,300)	$ (1,600)	(4,402)	0	0
Ending balance			$ 3,091	$ 6,530	$ 6,058

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details)	Aug. 14, 2017USD ($)store	Aug. 31, 2017store	Aug. 13, 2017
Cash Solutions Centers, LLC | Daniel M. Chism
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership			28.00%
Cash Solutions Centers, LLC | Central Texas
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired		2
Cash Solutions Centers, LLC | Central Texas | Chief Financial Officer
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Cash payments for acquisition | $	$ 700,329
Number of stores acquired	2

Leases - Future Minimum Paymen

Leases - Future Minimum Payments and Sublease Revenue (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Operating Lease Payments
2,019	$ 55,811
2,020	50,174
2,021	42,767
2,022	30,911
2,023	19,873
Thereafter	29,685
Total	229,221
Sublease Revenue
2,019	3,249
2,020	3,335
2,021	3,402
2,022	2,908
2,023	1,561
Thereafter	1,043
Total	$ 15,498

Leases - Additional Disclosure

Leases - Additional Disclosure (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)extension_option	Mar. 31, 2015USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Estimated minimum future rental payments			$ 229,221
Estimated future minimum sublease payments			15,498
Corporate Office Lease
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Initial term of lease, in years	13 years
Annual rent at lease inception	$ 2,500
Annual rent in the terminal year of lease	$ 3,900
Number of extension options | extension_option	2
Renewable term of lease, in years	5 years
Estimated minimum future rental payments			$ 38,100
Estimated future minimum sublease payments				$ 12,200	$ 12,200
Initial leased premises surrendered			15.00%
Regional Offices Sublease | Miami and Mexico City
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Estimated future minimum sublease payments		$ 4,600
Regional Offices Sublease | Miami
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Sublease term		9 years
Minimum
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Initial term of lease, in years			3 years
Renewable term of lease, in years			3 years
Maximum
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Initial term of lease, in years			10 years
Renewable term of lease, in years			5 years

Leases - Rent Expense (Details

Leases - Rent Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Leases [Abstract]
Gross rent expense from continuing operations	$ 61,821	$ 56,794	$ 56,707
Sublease rent revenue from continuing operations	(109)	(56)	(156)
Net rent expense from continuing operations	$ 61,712	$ 56,738	$ 56,551

Employment Agreements and Ret_3

Employment Agreements and Retirement Plans - Additional Disclosures (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018age
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Contributions matching vested in service	3 years
Contributions matching vested in pro rata basis	100.00%
Vesting period of Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	3 years
SERP, percent vested per year	33.33%
SERP vesting in the event of the participant's death or disability or the termination of the plan due to a change in control	100.00%
SERP vesting In event of participant reaching retirement age, percentage	100.00%
SERP, retirement age	60
SERP vesting In event of participant reaching retirement age, years of service	5 years
Executive Officer
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Additional severance or change-in-control benefits, period of salary continuation	1 year

Employment Agreements and Ret_4

Employment Agreements and Retirement Plans - 401(k) Plan and Trust (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
EZCORP Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Matching contributions to EZCORP Inc. 401(k) Plan and Trust	$ 810	$ 658	$ 468

Employment Agreements and Ret_5

Employment Agreements and Retirement Plans - Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Contributions to the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	$ 483	$ 536	$ 636
Amortized expense due to Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan	$ 476	$ 544	$ 153

Contingencies (Details)

Contingencies (Details) - Rooney Litigation - lawsuit	Oct. 18, 2016	Sep. 28, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lawsuits filed		2
Period to file an amended complaint	20 days

Segment Information - Operatin

Segment Information - Operating Segment Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 206,331	$ 199,942	$ 202,734	$ 204,508	$ 182,069	$ 183,633	$ 189,628	$ 192,624	$ 813,515	$ 747,954	$ 730,505
Net revenues	$ 124,818	$ 115,072	$ 120,593	$ 122,427	$ 108,093	$ 105,555	$ 109,897	$ 111,965	482,910	435,510	428,230
Operating expenses:
Operations									334,649	304,636	301,387
Administrative									53,653	53,254	68,101
Depreciation and amortization									25,484	23,661	26,542
Loss on sale or disposal of assets									463	359	1,106
Restructuring									0	0	1,921
Interest expense									27,834	27,803	16,477
Interest income									(17,041)	(12,103)	(81)
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliate									(5,529)	(4,916)	255
Impairment of investments									11,712	0	10,957
Other income									(5,391)	(423)	1,202
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									57,076	43,239	363
Operating Segments
Revenues:
Total revenues									813,515	747,954	730,505
Net revenues									482,910	435,510	428,230
Operating expenses:
Operations									334,649	304,636	301,387
Administrative									0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization									17,121	13,037	15,425
Loss on sale or disposal of assets									230	332	837
Restructuring											1,738
Interest expense									96	9	234
Interest income									(2,619)	(1,930)	(32)
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliate									(5,529)	(4,916)	255
Impairment of investments									11,712		10,957
Other income									(177)	(184)	1,275
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									127,427	124,526	96,154
Operating Segments | U.S. Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									636,155	638,737	626,805
Net revenues									379,330	373,828	369,399
Operating expenses:
Operations									263,094	259,977	255,321
Administrative									0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization									12,869	10,171	12,242
Loss on sale or disposal of assets									203	198	664
Restructuring											993
Interest expense									71	0	125
Interest income									0	0	(2)
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliate									0	0	0
Impairment of investments									0		0
Other income									(3)	(19)	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									103,096	103,501	100,056
Operating Segments | Latin America Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									169,240	101,231	94,905
Net revenues									97,157	55,684	52,018
Operating expenses:
Operations									61,361	36,211	38,481
Administrative									0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization									4,068	2,675	2,965
Loss on sale or disposal of assets									27	134	169
Restructuring											543
Interest expense									25	9	109
Interest income									(2,619)	(1,930)	(30)
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliate									0	0	0
Impairment of investments									0		0
Other income									(42)	(69)	1,273
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									34,337	18,654	8,508
Operating Segments | Other International
Revenues:
Total revenues									8,120	7,986	8,795
Net revenues									6,423	5,998	6,813
Operating expenses:
Operations									10,194	8,448	7,585
Administrative									0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization									184	191	218
Loss on sale or disposal of assets									0	0	4
Restructuring											202
Interest expense									0	0	0
Interest income									0	0	0
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliate									(5,529)	(4,916)	255
Impairment of investments									11,712		10,957
Other income									(132)	(96)	2
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(10,006)	2,371	(12,410)
Corporate
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Net revenues									0	0	0
Operating expenses:
Operations									0	0	0
Administrative									53,653	53,254	68,101
Depreciation and amortization									8,363	10,624	11,117
Loss on sale or disposal of assets									233	27	269
Restructuring											183
Interest expense									27,738	27,794	16,243
Interest income									(14,422)	(10,173)	(49)
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliate									0	0	0
Impairment of investments									0		0
Other income									(5,214)	(239)	(73)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes									(70,351)	(81,287)	(95,791)
Merchandise sales
Revenues:
Total revenues									438,372	414,838	409,107
Cost of goods sold									276,618	266,525	258,271
Merchandise sales | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Total revenues									438,372	414,838	409,107
Cost of goods sold									276,618	266,525	258,271
Merchandise sales | Operating Segments | U.S. Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									350,699	351,878	348,771
Cost of goods sold									216,408	223,475	217,268
Merchandise sales | Operating Segments | Latin America Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									87,673	62,957	60,331
Cost of goods sold									60,210	43,050	41,002
Merchandise sales | Operating Segments | Other International
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	3	5
Cost of goods sold									0	0	1
Merchandise sales | Corporate
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Cost of goods sold									0	0	0
Jewelry scrapping sales
Revenues:
Total revenues									60,752	51,189	50,113
Cost of goods sold									52,290	43,931	42,039
Jewelry scrapping sales | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Total revenues									60,752	51,189	50,113
Cost of goods sold									52,290	43,931	42,039
Jewelry scrapping sales | Operating Segments | U.S. Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									47,745	48,203	47,810
Cost of goods sold									40,417	41,434	40,138
Jewelry scrapping sales | Operating Segments | Latin America Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									13,007	2,986	2,282
Cost of goods sold									11,873	2,497	1,885
Jewelry scrapping sales | Operating Segments | Other International
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	21
Cost of goods sold									0	0	16
Jewelry scrapping sales | Corporate
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Cost of goods sold									0	0	0
Pawn service charges
Revenues:
Total revenues									305,936	273,080	261,800
Pawn service charges | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Total revenues									305,936	273,080	261,800
Pawn service charges | Operating Segments | U.S. Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									237,461	238,437	229,893
Pawn service charges | Operating Segments | Latin America Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									68,475	34,643	31,907
Pawn service charges | Operating Segments | Other International
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Pawn service charges | Corporate
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Other revenues
Revenues:
Total revenues									8,455	8,847	9,485
Cost of goods sold									1,697	1,988	1,965
Other revenues | Operating Segments
Revenues:
Total revenues									8,455	8,847	9,485
Cost of goods sold									1,697	1,988	1,965
Other revenues | Operating Segments | U.S. Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									250	219	331
Cost of goods sold									0	0	0
Other revenues | Operating Segments | Latin America Pawn
Revenues:
Total revenues									85	645	385
Cost of goods sold									0	0	0
Other revenues | Operating Segments | Other International
Revenues:
Total revenues									8,120	7,983	8,769
Cost of goods sold									1,697	1,988	1,965
Other revenues | Corporate
Revenues:
Total revenues									0	0	0
Cost of goods sold									$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Segment Information - Reconcil

Segment Information - Reconciliation of Segment Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pawn loans	$ 198,463	$ 169,242
Pawn service charges receivable, net	38,318	31,548
Inventory, net	166,997	154,411
Total assets	1,246,920	1,024,363
Operating Segments | U.S. Pawn
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pawn loans	154,986	148,124
Pawn service charges receivable, net	29,961	28,258
Inventory, net	135,154	132,549
Total assets	627,754	611,489
Operating Segments | Latin America Pawn
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pawn loans	43,477	21,118
Pawn service charges receivable, net	8,357	3,290
Inventory, net	31,843	21,859
Total assets	188,581	82,813
Other assets not identified in table above	199,100
Operating Segments | Other International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pawn loans	0	0
Pawn service charges receivable, net	0	0
Inventory, net	0	3
Total assets	56,776	50,462
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Pawn loans	0	0
Pawn service charges receivable, net	0	0
Inventory, net	0	0
Total assets	$ 373,809	$ 279,599

Segment Information - Revenues

Segment Information - Revenues and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 206,331	$ 199,942	$ 202,734	$ 204,508	$ 182,069	$ 183,633	$ 189,628	$ 192,624	$ 813,515	$ 747,954	$ 730,505
Long-lived assets	73,649				57,959				73,649	57,959
United States
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									636,155	638,737	626,805
Long-lived assets	52,310				47,523				52,310	47,523
Latin America
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									169,240	101,231	94,905
Long-lived assets	20,986				9,960				20,986	9,960
Canada and other
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues									8,120	7,986	$ 8,795
Long-lived assets	$ 353				$ 476				$ 353	$ 476

Supplemental Consolidated Fin_3

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations - Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Gross pawn service charges receivable	$ 49,629	$ 42,117
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable	(11,311)	(10,569)
Pawn service charges receivable, net	38,318	31,548
Gross inventory	176,198	161,212
Inventory reserves	(9,201)	(6,801)
Inventory, net	166,997	154,411
Prepaid expenses and other	9,402	9,250
Accounts receivable and other	20,933	19,515
Restricted cash	267	0
2019 Convertible Notes Hedges	2,552	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	33,154	28,765
Property and equipment, gross	253,022	224,240
Accumulated depreciation	(179,373)	(166,281)
Property and equipment, net	73,649	57,959
Trade accounts payable	10,500	13,064
Accrued payroll	6,294	4,860
Bonus accrual	12,406	9,010
Other payroll related expenses	2,963	3,922
Accrued interest	3,835	2,212
Accrued rent and property taxes	12,106	11,357
Deferred revenues	2,661	2,483
Other accrued expenses	4,064	8,310
Income taxes payable	1,161	1,465
Unrecognized tax benefits	1,810	4,860
Account payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities	57,800	61,543
Unrecognized tax benefits, non-current	1,148	1,758
Other long-term liabilities	5,742	5,297
Other long-term liabilities	$ 6,890	$ 7,055

Supplemental Consolidated Fin_4

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations - Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended									12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues												$ 45,256
Consumer loan bad debt												(30,081)
Operations expense												(111,984)
Interest expense, net												(16,464)
Depreciation, amortization and other expenses												(12,732)
Gain on disposition												34,237
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes of Grupo Finmart												(91,768)
Income tax benefit												12,896
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of operations discontinued prior to the adoption of ASU 2014-08												(560)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$ (225)	$ 91	$ (500)	$ (222)	$ 43	$ (265)	$ (375)	$ (1,228)		$ (856)	$ (1,825)	(79,432)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart attributable to EZCORP, Inc.										(856)	(1,825)	(72,771)
Goodwill impairment										$ 0	$ 0	73,244
Grupo Finmart
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax												(78,872)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart attributable to noncontrolling interest												6,661
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of Grupo Finmart attributable to EZCORP, Inc.												(72,211)
Cash flows from operating activities, discontinued operations												2,200
Cash flows from investing activities, discontinued operations												42,700
Goodwill impairment									$ 73,200
Excluding of Grupo Finmart
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues												$ 2,100

Supplemental Consolidated Fin_5

Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Discontinued Operations - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Allowance for valuation of inventory:
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	$ 6,801	$ 6,143	$ 7,090
Charged to Expense	2,400	658	0
Charged to Revenue	0	0	0
Deductions	0	0	947
Balance at End of Period	9,201	6,801	6,143
Allowance for uncollectible pawn service charges receivable:
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	10,569	10,396	9,025
Charged to Expense	0	0	0
Charged to Revenue	742	173	1,371
Deductions	0	0	0
Balance at End of Period	11,311	10,569	10,396
Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees and interest receivable:
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	283	241	12,045
Charged to Expense	0	0	0
Charged to Revenue	48	42	0
Deductions	0	0	11,804
Balance at End of Period	331	283	241
Allowance for valuation of deferred tax assets:
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Period	17,860	21,078	19,567
Charged to Expense	2,394	0	1,511
Charged to Revenue	0	0	0
Deductions	0	3,218	0
Balance at End of Period	$ 20,254	17,860	$ 21,078
Grupo Finmart | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Allowance for uncollectible consumer loan fees and interest receivable:
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Deductions		$ 9,200

Quarterly Information (Unaudi_3

Quarterly Information (Unaudited) - Schedule of Quarterly Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Quarterly Information
Total revenues	$ 206,331	$ 199,942	$ 202,734	$ 204,508	$ 182,069	$ 183,633	$ 189,628	$ 192,624	$ 813,515	$ 747,954	$ 730,505
Net revenues	124,818	115,072	120,593	122,427	108,093	105,555	109,897	111,965	482,910	435,510	428,230
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax	450	14,183	11,939	12,355	10,069	5,467	8,231	8,266	38,927	32,033	(8,998)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax	(225)	91	(500)	(222)	43	(265)	(375)	(1,228)	(856)	(1,825)	(79,432)
Net income (loss)	225	14,274	11,439	12,133	10,112	5,202	7,856	7,038	38,071	30,208	(88,430)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	360	(359)	(374)	(615)	(1,298)	(58)	(167)	(127)
Net income (loss) attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$ (135)	$ 14,633	$ 11,813	$ 12,748	$ 11,410	$ 5,260	$ 8,023	$ 7,165	$ 39,059	$ 31,858	$ (80,744)
Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:
Continuing operations - basic (usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0.27	$ 0.23	$ 0.24	$ 0.21	$ 0.10	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.73	$ 0.62	$ (0.15)
Discontinued operations - basic (usd per share)	0	0	(0.01)	0	0	0	(0.01)	(0.02)	(0.01)	(0.03)	(1.34)
Basic earnings (loss) per share (usd per share)	0	0.27	0.22	0.24	0.21	0.10	0.14	0.13	0.72	0.59	(1.49)
Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc.:
Continuing operations - diluted (usd per share)	0	0.25	0.21	0.23	0.21	0.10	0.15	0.15	0.69	0.62	(0.15)
Discontinued operations - diluted (usd per share)	0	0	(0.01)	0	0	0	(0.01)	(0.02)	(0.01)	(0.03)	(1.34)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (usd per share)	$ 0	$ 0.25	$ 0.20	$ 0.23	$ 0.21	$ 0.10	$ 0.14	$ 0.13	$ 0.68	$ 0.59	$ (1.49)

Quarterly Information (Unaudi_4

Quarterly Information (Unaudited) - Additional Disclosures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Benefit associated with expiration of statute of limitations on uncertain tax positions			$ 3,300	$ 1,600		$ 4,402	$ 0	$ 0
Charge resulting from remeasured deferred tax asset		$ 1,900		$ 2,800		2,100
Gain on restructured notes receivable					$ (3,000)	0	3,048	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt						0	$ 5,250	0
Shareholder Derivative Litigation | Beneficial Owner
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Settlement awarded to other party			6,500
Settlement fee			1,300
Remaining settlement amount			$ 5,200
Convertible Senior Notes
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Loss on extinguishment of debt					5,300
Early repayment of principal	$ 35,000				$ 35,000
Cash Converters International Limited | United Kingdom
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
Impairment of investments						11,700		11,000
Impairment of investments, net of tax						$ 9,200		$ 7,200

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Nov. 14, 2018USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2018AUD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Potential exposure on balance sheet	$ 3.4
Cash Converters International Limited | Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Settlement awarded to other party			$ 16.4
Forecast | Cash Converters International Limited
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Estimated charge related to settlement				$ 3
United Kingdom | Cash Converters International Limited
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Impairment of investments					$ 11.7	$ 11
United Kingdom | Cash Converters International Limited | Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Impairment of investments		$ 11.7