World Acceptance Corporation operates in the subprime consumer lending niche, where net interest margins have remained near 10% but earnings are highly volatile, swinging from $36.1M net income in 2026Q4 to just $6.1M in 2027Q1. The company's reliance on whole...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 24, 2026 | $2.12+265.5% vs $0.58 | $139M-3.3% vs $144M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $7.70-0.5% vs $7.74 | $178M+5.4% vs $168M |
Q1 2026 Jan 27, 2026 | -$0.19-132.8% vs $0.58 | $141M+9.2% vs $129M |
Q4 2025 Oct 23, 2025 | -$0.38-120.3% vs $1.87 | $134M+0.7% vs $133M |
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD - Get Free Report)'s share price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $170.32 and traded as high as $172.38. World Acceptance shares last traded at $170.07, with a volume of 51,942 shares changing hands. Analysts Set New Price
GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) ("World Acceptance" or "the Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John L. Calmes Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21, 2026. Mr. Calmes most recently served as the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, and Treasurer. "John has a deep understanding of our business and is largely responsible for the financial discipline we.
Squarepoint Ops LLC grew its position in World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) by 82.5% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 7,004 shares of the credit services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 3,166 shares
On September 02, 2026, World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) shares rose 5.8% to a current price of $190.57. The stock has seen a 52-week range of $110.00 to $227.68, hi
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $174.44 | $812.96M | 25.35 | 2.6% | 5.91% | 8.78% | — | |
| $31.80 | $292.82M | 7.15 | 9.1% | 7.4% | 13.25% | — | |
| $18.87 | $719.72M | -2.42 | -4.51% | -23.24% | -25.21% | — | |
| $210.36 | $9.12B | 28.35 | 7.81% | 9.42% | 17.07% | — | |
| $22.75 | $4.28B | 6.57 | 7.32% | 23.97% | 30.31% | — | |
| $9.19 | $863.76M | -11.35 | -32.67% | -1.67% | -2.04% | — |
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World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 19, 2026·SEC
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World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) grew revenue by 2.6% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) is profitable, generating $39.3M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (5.9% net margin).
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.8%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 41.3%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) has an efficiency ratio of 51.6%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
