Burford Capital Limited is projected to rise to $4.49 by 2027, a +9% move from its current price of $4.12. 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 8/1/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | $4.03 | $4.12 | $4.21 | 0.00% |
| Aug 3 | $3.99 | $4.12 | $4.25 | 0.00% |
| Aug 4 | $3.97 | $4.12 | $4.28 | 0.00% |
| Aug 5 | $3.94 | $4.12 | $4.30 | +0.01% |
| Aug 6 | $3.92 | $4.12 | $4.33 | +0.01% |
| Aug 7 | $3.91 | $4.12 | $4.35 | +0.01% |
| Aug 8 | $3.89 | $4.12 | $4.37 | +0.01% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $3.89 | $4.12 | $4.37 | +0.01% |
| Week 2 | $3.80 | $4.12 | $4.47 | +0.02% |
| Week 3 | $3.73 | $4.12 | $4.56 | +0.03% |
| Week 4 | $3.67 | $4.12 | $4.63 | +0.04% |
| Week 5 | $3.62 | $4.12 | $4.69 | +0.05% |
| Week 6 | $3.58 | $4.12 | $4.75 | +0.07% |
| Week 7 | $3.54 | $4.12 | $4.81 | +0.08% |
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. It operates in two segments, Principal Finance, and Asset Management and Other Services. The Principal Finance segment provides capital against the underlying value of high-value single or multiple litigation and arbitration matters at any stage of the process, and to a law firm on contingent or alternative fee basis, as well as directly to the client.
This 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 a financial services asset focused on legal financing. It currently trades at $4.14 and has a market capitalization of $906.95M, ranking 2444. The forecast shows a path of incremental gains over time, with neutral to bullish sentiment in successive years and notable long-term upside.
By 2030 the forecast average reaches $6.52, and by 2050 the average is projected at $23.00, indicating a substantial long-term upside relative to the current price.
A major floor 13.1% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 4.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 10.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 90.0% 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 | $4.21 | Sell | $4.18 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $4.17 | Sell | $4.17 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $4.17 | Sell | $4.18 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $4.29 | Sell | $4.41 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $4.92 | Sell | $5.23 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $7.16 | Sell | $6.92 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.09 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 48.95 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -45.02 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -54.55 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.02 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -0.96 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.37 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 45.45 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.17 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.01 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 46.10 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.20 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 28.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 4.22 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 10.45 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.09 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is neutral, with RSI(14) at 50. The near-term moving averages show the SMA50 at $4.34 and the SMA200 at $7.37, suggesting some headroom above the short-term price but significant longer-term resistance ahead. The immediate support is $3.92 and resistance at $4.53.
The 30-day price range runs from $3.58 to $4.79, and annualized volatility sits at 40%, highlighting notable variability in the price path.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.92 | $4.12 | $4.92 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $3.64 | $4.49 | $5.80 | +9% | Neutral | |
| $3.96 | $4.99 | $6.65 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $4.43 | $5.69 | $7.77 | +38% | Bullish | |
| $4.99 | $6.51 | $9.07 | +58% | Bullish | |
| $4.95 | $6.54 | $9.28 | +59% | Bullish | |
| $5.13 | $6.88 | $9.92 | +67% | Bullish | |
| $5.45 | $7.40 | $10.83 | +80% | Bullish | |
| $5.29 | $7.27 | $10.78 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $6.21 | $8.62 | $12.95 | +109% | Bullish | |
| $7.74 | $11.30 | $17.90 | +174% | Bullish | |
| $14.39 | $22.88 | $39.14 | +455% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $3.92 | $4.12 | $4.84 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $3.50 | $4.12 | $4.96 | -0.11% |
| October 2026 | $3.49 | $4.13 | $5.02 | +0.25% |
| November 2026 | $3.38 | $4.01 | $4.91 | -2.82% |
| December 2026 | $3.35 | $3.99 | $4.92 | -0.40% |
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 $4.12, within a $3.92 to $4.92 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, BUR could reach as high as $5.80, with a base case around $4.49 and support toward $3.64 — roughly +9% from $4.12. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect BUR to range from $3.96 to $6.65 through 2028. The $4.99 average target implies a +21% move from current prices. That is up +11% on the projected 2027 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The BUR price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $5.69 (low $4.43, high $7.77) — a potential gain of +38% on today's $4.12. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2030, BUR is projected to trade between $4.99 and $9.07, averaging $6.51 — a potential gain of +58% from today's $4.12. That is up +14% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Burford Capital Limited's 2031 outlook centres on $6.54, within a $4.95 to $9.28 range. That is up +1% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +59% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, BUR could reach as high as $9.92, with a base case around $6.88 and support toward $5.13 — roughly +67% from $4.12. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BUR to range from $5.45 to $10.83 through 2033. The $7.40 average target implies a +80% move from current prices. That is up +8% 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 $7.27 (low $5.29, high $10.78) — a potential gain of +76% on today's $4.12. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, BUR is projected to trade between $6.21 and $12.95, averaging $8.62 — a potential gain of +109% from today's $4.12. That is up +19% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Burford Capital Limited's 2040 outlook centres on $11.30, within a $7.74 to $17.90 range. That is up +31% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +174% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, BUR could reach as high as $39.14, with a base case around $22.88 and support toward $14.39 — roughly +455% from $4.12. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BUR today (≈ 242.718447 BUR) could be worth
$5,552.32
+$4,552.32 (+455%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BUR price of $22.88 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 Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 77.821009 BUR) would be worth
$320.62
-$679.38 (-67.9%) today · 0.32× · US Dollar
Based on a BUR entry price of $12.85 vs. today's $4.12.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $4.14 | $995.17 | -0.5% |
| 1 month ago | $4.16 | $990.38 | -1.0% |
| 3 months ago | $5.2 | $792.31 | -20.8% |
| 6 months ago | $9.77 | $421.7 | -57.8% |
| 1 year ago | $12.85 | $320.62 | -67.9% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $10.75 | $383.26 | -61.7% |
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 $8.20 around 2035.
Implied market cap at $8.20: $1.8B
The multi-year forecast outlines a steadily higher average price and improving ROI across most forward years. For 2026, the average is $4.14 with a neutral sentiment and ROI of 0; by 2027 the average rises to $4.51 (ROI 9) and remains neutral. From 2028 onward, the outlook turns bullish, with 2028 at $5.01 (ROI 20.9), 2029 at $5.73 (ROI 38.4), 2030 at $6.52 (ROI 57.5), 2031 at $6.55 (ROI 58.2), 2032 at $6.93 (ROI 67.3), 2033 at $7.40 (ROI 78.8), 2034 at $7.25 (ROI 75.1), and 2035 at $8.70 (ROI 110.1).
The bullish trajectory continues into the next decades, with 2040 at $11.25 (ROI 171.8) and 2050 at $23.00 (ROI 455.6). The forecasted path is supported by a long-run bullish stance, though the asset remains subject to volatility given an annualized volatility of 40% in the near term. These figures are estimates and should not be interpreted as guarantees.”,
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2030 avg $6.52; min $5.00; max $9.10; ROI 57.5; sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows a progression from neutral in 2026–2027 to bullish from 2028 onward, with 2030 avg $6.52 and 2050 avg $23.00, corresponding to ROI values such as 57.5 (2030) and 455.6 (2050). These are estimates and carry uncertainty.
2032 max $10.00; 2032 avg $6.93; ROI 67.3; sentiment BULLISH.
Current price is $4.14 and market cap is $906.95M.
30-day range low $3.58 and high $4.79; support $3.92; resistance $4.53; sentiment NEUTRAL.
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