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World Acceptance Corp

171.31 USD
+0.85
0.50%
Updated Aug 26, 10:25 AM EDT
1 day
0.50%
5 days
4.24%
1 month
5.54%
3 months
13.36%
6 months
26.96%
Year to date
52.52%
1 year
44.29%
5 years
77.36%
10 years
376.79%
 

About: World Acceptance Corp operates a small-loan consumer finance business. The company offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance and ancillary products and services to individuals. It also offers income tax return preparation services to its loan customers and other individuals. The Company operates 1,024 branches in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin.

Employees: 2,838

0
Funds holding %
of 7,430 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

115% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 13

34% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $558M [Q1] → $747M (+$189M) [Q2]

15% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 60 | Existing positions reduced: 52

8% more funds holding

Funds holding: 148 [Q1] → 160 (+12) [Q2]

6.78% more ownership

Funds ownership: 76.7% [Q1] → 83.48% (+6.78%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for WRLD.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
World Acceptance Posts Q1 Profit Drop
World Acceptance Posts Q1 Profit Drop
World Acceptance Posts Q1 Profit Drop
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
World Acceptance (WRLD) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates
World Acceptance (WRLD) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.79 per share a year ago.
World Acceptance (WRLD) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2026. First fiscal quarter highlights During its first fiscal quarter, World Acceptance Corporation grew outstanding loans by $38.7 million from March 31, 2025, compared to a slight decrease in outstanding loans in the first quarter of the prior year. Total delinquency on a recency basis decreased $15.9 million as compared to June 30, 2024, with loans 6.
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
World Acceptance Corporation Announces First 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 first quarter conference call to be held on Thursday, July 24. 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 1Q26 Webcast on July 24 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The online replay will follow immediately and continue for 30 days. Abou.
World Acceptance Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Conference Call on the Internet
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
World Acceptance: Litmus Test For The State Of The Economy
World Acceptance Corporation excels in the fragmented small-loan consumer finance industry, leveraging strong customer relationships to maintain profitability. The industry serves as a barometer for consumer economic activity and creditworthiness, indicating potential economic cycles and recession risks. The article will analyze the industry, World Acceptance's recent performance, future outlook, and upcoming earnings report.
World Acceptance: Litmus Test For The State Of The Economy
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
World Acceptance (WRLD) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
World Acceptance (WRLD) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
World Acceptance (WRLD) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should Value Investors Buy World Acceptance (WRLD) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Should Value Investors Buy World Acceptance (WRLD) Stock?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD ) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Chad Prashad - President and Chief Executive Officer Johnny Calmes - Chief Financial and Strategy Officer Conference Call Participants Kyle Joseph - Stephens John Rowan - Janney Montgomery Scott Operator Good morning, and welcome to World Acceptance Corporation's Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. This call is being recorded.
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter Results
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Fourth fiscal quarter highlights During its fourth fiscal quarter, World Acceptance Corporation achieved improved earnings driven by an increase in our tax preparation revenue. The quarter also benefited from a partial forfeiture of our performance-based restricted shares granted in 2018 that had a $16.35 earnings per share (EPS) performance targ.
World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter Results
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