Zacks Investment Research·5d ago
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Upbound's revenue has plateaued near $1.1B to $1.2B, with year-over-year growth swinging from 10.9% in 2025Q4 to -1.6% in 2026Q3, suggesting top-line momentum has stalled.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.01+11.4% vs $0.91 | $1.1B+2.3% vs $1.1B |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $1.07+1.9% vs $1.05 | $1.2B-0.1% vs $1.2B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $1.08+1.9% vs $1.06 | $1.2B-0.5% vs $1.2B |
Q1 2026 Feb 19, 2026 | $1.01+4.1% vs $0.97 | $1.2B+2.1% vs $1.2B |
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Upbound Group, Inc. ( UPBD ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 29, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Abraham Albert Fahmi Karam - CEO & Director Hal Khouri - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Bradley Thomas - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Robert Griffin - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Kyle Joseph - Stephens Inc., Research Division Hoang Nguyen - TD Cowen, Research Division Casey Coates - Loop Capital Markets LLC, Research Division William Reuter - BofA Securities, Research Division Presentation Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the third quarter 2026 Upbound Group earnings conference call.
Upbound Group NASDAQ: UPBD reported third-quarter results that met or exceeded its guidance, as stronger profitability and cash generation offset revenue pressure tied to disciplined underwriting and softer consumer demand for larger-ticket durable goods.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24.24 | $1.41B | 12.79 | 8.67% | 2.36% | 15.39% | 6.18% | |
| $12.92 | $492.78M | 3.12 | -4.51% | 13.85% | 14.48% | — | |
| $149.08 | $694.77M | 13.58 | 2.6% | 9.13% | 14.16% | — | |
| $185.67 | $8.05B | 20.21 | 7.81% | 9.81% | 17.73% | 0.86% | |
| $36.25 | $333.8M | 7.13 | 9.1% | 8.05% | 12.61% | 3.19% | |
| $30.54 | $1.98B | -16.26 | -6.52% | -0.84% | -3.48% | 17.42% |
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 29, 2026·SEC
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Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) reported $4.73B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $4.70B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1873% more than the $238.0M of fiscal year 1996.
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) grew revenue by 3.2% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) earned $111.4M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.4% net margin).
Yes. Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) pays a dividend that yields 6.18% at the current price, a high yield.
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) had a return on equity (ROE) of 15.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) generated $481.1M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
