World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)

Currency in USD
133.81
-2.27(-1.67%)
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133.810.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
132.62140.98
52 wk Range
104.99185.48
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
136.08
Open
136.12
Day's Range
132.62-140.98
52 wk Range
104.99-185.48
Volume
120.25K
Average Volume (3m)
114.48K
1-Year Change
10.1589%
Book Value / Share
73.37
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
120.00
Downside
-10.32%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Valuation implies a strong free cash flow 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 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.

Sector
Financial
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, 22:10
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P/E Ratio
14.9x11.3x9.6x
PEG Ratio
−0.350.130.03
Price/Book
1.8x1.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x0.7x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−10.3%56.0%21.6%
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
(-10.32% Downside)
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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

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FAQ

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

The World Acceptance stock price today is 133.81 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does World Acceptance (WRLD) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for World Acceptance?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for World Acceptance is "WRLD."

What Is the Current World Acceptance Market Cap?

As of today, World Acceptance market cap is 636.32M USD.

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

The World Acceptance EPS is currently 8.34 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next World Acceptance Earnings Date?

World Acceptance's next earnings report will be released on 30/04/2026.

Is WRLD a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's World Acceptance moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has World Acceptance Stock Split?

World Acceptance has split 1 times. (See the WRLD stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does World Acceptance Have?

World Acceptance has 2838 employees.

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

As of 16/03/2026, World Acceptance (WRLD) is trading at a price of 133.81 USD, with a previous close of 136.08 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 132.62 USD to 140.98 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 104.99 USD to 185.48 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for World Acceptance is 120.00 USD, with a high estimate of 120 USD and a low estimate of 120 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -10.32% Downside potential.

What Is the WRLD Premarket Price?

WRLD's last pre-market stock price is 137.00 USD. The pre-market share volume is 20.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.92, or 0.68%.
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