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World Acceptance Corp

193.45 USD
+3.14
1.65%
At close Updated Aug 25, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
1.65%
5 days
2.08%
1 month
-1.22%
3 months
16.24%
6 months
44.46%
Year to date
36.42%
1 year
13.49%
5 years
1.67%
10 years
316.83%
 

About: World Acceptance Corp operates a small-loan consumer finance (installment loan) business. It offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance and ancillary products and services to individuals. The Company generally serves individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit such as banks, credit unions, other consumer finance businesses and credit card lenders. The Company also offers income tax return preparation services to its loan customers and other individuals. The traditional installment loan industry is a fragmented segment of the consumer lending industry. The Company has one reportable segment: the consumer finance segment.

Employees: 2,907

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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 33.3%
Neutral 50%
Negative 16.7%
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The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why World Acceptance Stock Soared Today
It obliterated the average analyst estimate for adjusted net income. Refinancing was the secret sauce during the quarter.
Why World Acceptance Stock Soared Today
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Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
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MarketBeat
1 month ago
World Acceptance Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
World Acceptance NASDAQ: WRLD reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.12, supported by higher revenue, lower provision expense and continued improvement in portfolio credit metrics, according to comments from Chief Financial and Chief Strategy Officer John Kalmes during the company's earnings call.
World Acceptance Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
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Business Wire
1 month ago
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2027. First fiscal quarter highlights Highlights from the first quarter include: Net income of $6.1 million or $1.33 per diluted share in the first quarter; Adjusted net income of $9.7 million or $2.12 per diluted share in the first quarter*; Total revenues increased $6.4 million to $139.2 million, or 4.8%, compared to the same quarter of the prior fisc.
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results
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Business Wire
1 month ago
World Acceptance Corporation Announces First Quarter 2027 Conference Call on the Internet
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its first quarter conference call to be held on Friday, July 24, 2026. The earnings release will be issued prior to the call. The live broadcast of World Acceptance Corporation's conference call will be available online at WRLD 1Q27 Webcast on July 24 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The online replay will follow immediately and continue for 30 days.
World Acceptance Corporation Announces First Quarter 2027 Conference Call on the Internet
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Benzinga
1 month ago
Top 3 Financial Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff In Q2
As of June 29, 2026, three stocks in the financial sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Top 3 Financial Stocks That May Fall Off A Cliff In Q2
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Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Business Wire
3 months ago
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Results
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. Fourth fiscal quarter highlights Following a period of economic uncertainty and elevated inflation, the Company took decisive action to tighten underwriting standards dramatically in an effort to manage conservatively through the lending environment and focus on improvement to overall portfolio credit quality. As a result, outstanding balances de.
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Results
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Business Wire
4 months ago
World Acceptance Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2026 Conference Call on the Internet
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its fourth quarter conference call to be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The earnings release will be issued prior to the call. The live broadcast of World Acceptance Corporation's conference call will be available online at WRLD 4Q26 Webcast on April 30 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The online replay will follow immediately and continue for 30 d.
World Acceptance Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2026 Conference Call on the Internet
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Business Wire
4 months ago
World Acceptance Corporation Names Janet Matricciani Interim CEO
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Janet Matricciani as interim president and chief executive officer effective April 13, 2026. Ms. Matricciani's hiring follows the resignation of R. Chad Prashad as president and CEO and a member of the board to pursue other opportunities. The board has initiated a search to identify a permanent replacement. “Janet previously served as our CEO and led a period.
World Acceptance Corporation Names Janet Matricciani Interim CEO
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