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Burford Capital Limited is projected to rise to $4.56 by 2027, a +1% move from its current price of $4.54. BUR is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $4.38 | $4.54 | $4.71 | -0.01% |
| May 30 | $4.31 | $4.54 | $4.78 | -0.02% |
| May 31 | $4.26 | $4.54 | $4.83 | -0.03% |
| Jun 1 | $4.22 | $4.54 | $4.88 | -0.05% |
| Jun 2 | $4.18 | $4.54 | $4.92 | -0.06% |
| Jun 3 | $4.15 | $4.54 | $4.96 | -0.07% |
| Jun 4 | $4.12 | $4.54 | $4.99 | -0.08% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $4.12 | $4.54 | $4.99 | -0.08% |
| Week 2 | $3.96 | $4.53 | $5.19 | -0.16% |
| Week 3 | $3.84 | $4.53 | $5.35 | -0.24% |
| Week 4 | $3.74 | $4.53 | $5.48 | -0.32% |
| Week 5 | $3.65 | $4.52 | $5.60 | -0.40% |
| Week 6 | $3.57 | $4.52 | $5.71 | -0.48% |
| Week 7 | $3.50 | $4.51 | $5.82 | -0.56% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Burford Capital Limited is a financial services company that provides legal finance products and services worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Principal Finance, and Asset Management and Other Services. It offers capital against the underlying value of high-value single or multiple litigation and arbitration matters at any stage of the process, from before filing to after a final judgment has been entered, and to a law firm that has agreed to take a case on a contingent fee or alternative fee basis, as well as directly to the client.
The Principal Finance segment also offers legal risk management and adverse legal cost insurance services. The Asset Management and Other Services segment manages legal finance assets on behalf of third-party investors, as well as provides other services to the legal industry. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey.
Burford Capital Limited (BUR) is currently priced at $4.53 with a market capitalization of $992.38M, and it ranks 2542. The asset operates in the Financial Services category and offers a specialized finance solution for litigation and arbitration matters.
The near-term technical picture shows a neutral stance, with a 30-day range of $3.52 to $5.84, RSI14 at 40, and moving averages of SMA50 at $5.33 and SMA200 at $9.17. The stock is anchored by a support level at $4.27 and a resistance at $5.30.
On the longer horizon, the forecast outlines a bullish trajectory with year-by-year averages and ROIs. The 2026 average is $4.53, the 2027 average is $4.56, the 2030 average is $7.06, the 2040 average is $11.18, and the 2050 average is $24.12. Corresponding ROIs are 0 for 2026, 0.7 for 2027, 55.9 for 2030, 146.7 for 2040, and 432.4 for 2050, with a bullish sentiment prevailing in the later years.
A major floor 19.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 5.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 16.7% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 117.4% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key BUR support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of BUR market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $4.60 | Sell | $4.56 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $4.57 | Sell | $4.61 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $4.80 | Sell | $4.73 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $5.19 | Sell | $5.44 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $7.17 | Sell | $6.69 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $9.08 | Sell | $8.44 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.81 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 58.83 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -65.85 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -69.66 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.02 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -11.67 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.29 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 30.34 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.56 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.15 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 42.21 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.06 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -36.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 4.59 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 18.12 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.17 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is NEUTRAL, with RSI14 at 40. The price action is trading around a 50-day moving average of $5.33 and well below the 200-day moving average of $9.17, signaling modest upside potential rather than a defined trend.
Near-term support sits at $4.27 and resistance at $5.30, framing a shallow corridor in which the price may fluctuate. The 30-day price range spans from $3.52 to $5.84, indicating that moves outside this band would require a shift in momentum or fundamentals.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.03 | $4.54 | $5.68 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $3.50 | $4.56 | $6.36 | +1% | Neutral | |
| $4.16 | $5.62 | $8.19 | +24% | Bullish | |
| $4.44 | $6.19 | $9.35 | +36% | Bullish | |
| $4.84 | $6.94 | $10.79 | +53% | Bullish | |
| $5.06 | $7.45 | $11.89 | +64% | Bullish | |
| $4.67 | $7.05 | $11.51 | +55% | Bullish | |
| $4.59 | $7.09 | $11.83 | +56% | Bullish | |
| $4.74 | $7.48 | $12.71 | +65% | Bullish | |
| $5.71 | $9.21 | $15.94 | +103% | Bullish | |
| $6.21 | $11.05 | $20.61 | +143% | Bullish | |
| $11.10 | $23.62 | $49.00 | +420% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4.03 | $4.54 | $5.32 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $3.72 | $4.40 | $5.35 | -3.12% |
| July 2026 | $3.76 | $4.49 | $5.56 | +2.15% |
| August 2026 | $3.68 | $4.45 | $5.58 | -1.06% |
| September 2026 | $3.46 | $4.21 | $5.33 | -5.38% |
| October 2026 | $3.43 | $4.20 | $5.37 | -0.24% |
| November 2026 | $3.55 | $4.37 | $5.65 | +4.22% |
| December 2026 | $3.52 | $4.36 | $5.68 | -0.31% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month BUR forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Burford Capital Limited's 2026 outlook centres on $4.54, within a $4.03 to $5.68 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, BUR could reach as high as $6.36, with a base case around $4.56 and support toward $3.50 — roughly +1% from $4.54. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect BUR to range from $4.16 to $8.19 through 2028. The $5.62 average target implies a +24% move from current prices. That is up +23% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The BUR price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $6.19 (low $4.44, high $9.35) — a potential gain of +36% on today's $4.54. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, BUR is projected to trade between $4.84 and $10.79, averaging $6.94 — a potential gain of +53% from today's $4.54. That is up +12% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Burford Capital Limited's 2031 outlook centres on $7.45, within a $5.06 to $11.89 range. That is up +7% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +64% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, BUR could reach as high as $11.51, with a base case around $7.05 and support toward $4.67 — roughly +55% from $4.54. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BUR to range from $4.59 to $11.83 through 2033. The $7.09 average target implies a +56% move from current prices. That is up +1% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The BUR price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $7.48 (low $4.74, high $12.71) — a potential gain of +65% on today's $4.54. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, BUR is projected to trade between $5.71 and $15.94, averaging $9.21 — a potential gain of +103% from today's $4.54. That is up +23% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Burford Capital Limited's 2040 outlook centres on $11.05, within a $6.21 to $20.61 range. That is up +20% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +143% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, BUR could reach as high as $49.00, with a base case around $23.62 and support toward $11.10 — roughly +420% from $4.54. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BUR today (≈ 220.264317 BUR) could be worth
$5,202.97
+$4,202.97 (+420%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BUR price of $23.62 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in BURwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in BUR on May 27, 2025 (≈ 75.700227 BUR) would be worth
$343.68
-$656.32 (-65.6%) today · 0.34× · US Dollar
Based on a BUR entry price of $13.21 vs. today's $4.54.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $4.67 | $972.16 | -2.8% |
| 1 month ago | $4.71 | $963.91 | -3.6% |
| 3 months ago | $8.52 | $532.86 | -46.7% |
| 6 months ago | $9.57 | $474.4 | -52.6% |
| 1 year ago | $13.21 | $343.68 | -65.6% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $12 | $378.33 | -62.2% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $9.10 around 2035.
Implied market cap at $9.10: $1.99B
The multi-year forecast envisions a bullish path with gradual gains extending through 2030, 2040, and 2050. The 2026 average is $4.53, followed by a 2027 average of $4.56, 2028 average $5.70, 2029 average $6.22, and 2030 average $7.06, illustrating a sustained trajectory higher over time, capped by volatility.
By 2030 the forecasted average is $7.06, and the 2030 max sits at $11.16, with a ROI of 55.9. The 2040 forecast shows an average of $11.18 and a max of $21.33, with a ROI of 146.7. By 2050, the average is projected to be $24.12 with a max of $51.40, and a ROI of 432.4.
Sentiment remains BULLISH across the later years, though the forecast acknowledges substantial volatility, as indicated by the 70% annualized volatility.[^1]
These estimates are not guarantees and should be considered in the context of potential market volatility and other risks.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $7.06 with a min of $4.85 and a max of $11.16. The ROI for 2030 is 55.9, and the sentiment is BULLISH.
The long-term forecast is BULLISH, with an average price of $24.12 by 2050 and a ROI of 432.4. Near-term indicators show NEUTRAL sentiment and high volatility (annualized volatility 70%), so outcomes are uncertain and not guaranteed.
Yes. The forecasted max for 2050 is $51.40, which implies a path to around $50 by 2050 is within the modeled range, though it is not guaranteed.
Current price is $4.53 and market cap is $992.38M.
2026 avg is $4.53, 2027 avg is $4.56, 2028 avg is $5.70, 2029 avg is $6.22, and 2030 avg is $7.06.
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