World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)

Currency in USD
118.36
-2.60(-2.15%)
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118.360.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
118.36122.27
52 wk Range
104.99185.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
120.96
Open
122.27
Day's Range
118.36-122.27
52 wk Range
104.99-185.48
Volume
58.59K
Average Vol. (3m)
95.3K
1-Year Change
-16.7768%
Book Value / Share
73.37
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
120.00
Upside
+1.39%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

World Acceptance Corporation Company Profile

World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States. 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 provides income tax return preparation and electronic filing services; and automobile club memberships. The company serves individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit, such as banks, credit unions, other consumer finance businesses, and credit card lenders. World Acceptance Corporation was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.

Employees
2838

World Acceptance Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • World Acceptance (WRLD) reported Q3 2026 EPS of -0.19 (124.36% below forecast), causing an 18.94% pre-market stock drop, despite revenue of $141.25M exceeding expectations by 5.81%.
  • The company plans a 3-5% headcount reduction while reporting mixed operational results: 16% increase in new customer volume but a 2.5% decline in average outstanding loan value.
  • Despite earnings challenges, WRLD repurchased nearly 600,000 shares (reducing outstanding shares by 11% over nine months) and improved gross yields by 84 basis points year-over-year.
  • CEO Chad Prashad reported no degradation in collections or credit quality and expressed optimism about portfolio trajectory and upcoming tax filing season performance.
  • Management maintains $60M capacity for further share repurchases while acknowledging risks from declining loan balances, planned workforce reductions, and potential credit card rate caps.
Last Updated: 02/02/2026, 05:08 PM
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P/E Ratio
13.3x9.8x10.1x
PEG Ratio
−0.320.410.03
Price / Book
1.6x1.9x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.0x1.6x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.8%48.0%10.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
1 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 120.00
(+1.39% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 27, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.19 / 0.78
Revenue / Forecast
141.25M / 133.49M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WRLD Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the World Acceptance (WRLD) Stock Price Today?

The World Acceptance stock price today is 118.36

What Stock Exchange Does World Acceptance Trade On?

World Acceptance is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for World Acceptance?

The stock symbol for World Acceptance is "WRLD."

What Is the World Acceptance Market Cap?

As of today, World Acceptance market cap is 571.15M.

What Is World Acceptance's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The World Acceptance EPS (TTM) is 8.34.

When Is the Next World Acceptance Earnings Date?

World Acceptance will release its next earnings report on Apr 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WRLD a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has World Acceptance Stock Split?

World Acceptance has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does World Acceptance Have?

World Acceptance has 2838 employees.

What is the current trading status of World Acceptance (WRLD)?

As of Feb 05, 2026, World Acceptance (WRLD) is trading at a price of 118.36, with a previous close of 120.96. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 118.36 to 122.27, while its 52-week range spans from 104.99 to 185.48.

What Is World Acceptance (WRLD) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for World Acceptance is USD120.00, with a high estimate of USD120 and a low estimate of USD120. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +1.39% Upside potential.
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