Upbound Group

UPBD

Market cap $1.12B

Upbound Group (UPBD) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

UPBD, EOG and ARKO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on May 21, 2026.

While consumer-focused names may remain volatile in the near term, these three stocks could reward patient investors if improving fundamentals eventually drive a rebound in sentiment.

I focus on 66 top-yield, low-priced 'Dividend Dogs,' with 22 meeting ideal dividend standards of safety supported by free cash flow. Analyst forecasts project 29.51% to 66.09% net gains for the top ten attractive low-priced dogs by May 2027, with average net gain estimated at 44.78%. All top-ten yielders are currently 'fair-priced,' with their annual dividend from $1K invested meeting or exceeding their share price.

The consensus price target hints at a 54.2% upside potential for Upbound Group (UPBD). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

UPBD Q1 earnings beat on Brigit subscriber growth, margin expansion and strong cash flow, even as revenues slightly miss estimates.

Upbound Group (UPBD) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $1 per share a year ago.

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ:UPBD) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The earnings release, financial tables and related materials can be found on the Company's investor relations website at https://investor.upbound.com. Today at 9 a.m. ET, Fahmi Karam, Chief Executive Officer, and Hal Khouri, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to review the Company's financial results. Interested parties can.

PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upbound Group, Inc. (“Upbound” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, today announced an agreement between its Rent-A-Center business and Amazon that enables Amazon customers to enjoy the convenience of easy counter order pickups and label-free, box-free returns at Rent-A-Center's more than 1,700 continental U.S.