World Acceptance CorpWRLD
WRLD
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
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 18 | Existing positions closed: 9
7% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $523M [Q4 2024] → $558M (+$35.4M) [Q1 2025]
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 139 [Q4 2024] → 147 (+8) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
9% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 49 | Existing positions reduced: 54
4.15% less ownership
Funds ownership: 80.83% [Q4 2024] → 76.67% (-4.15%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for WRLD.
Financial journalist opinion
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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).
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month 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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
World Acceptance Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 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 Tuesday, April 29. 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 4Q25 Webcast on April 29 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The online replay will follow immediately and continue for 30 days. Ab.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Are Investors Undervaluing World Acceptance (WRLD) Right Now?
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.
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
World Acceptance (WRLD) Now Trades Above Golden Cross: Time to Buy?
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, WRLD's 50-day simple moving average broke out above its 200-day moving average; this is known as a "golden cross.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Are Investors Undervaluing World Acceptance (WRLD) Right Now?
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.
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