World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)

Currency in USD
164.47
-11.45(-6.51%)
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164.40-0.07(-0.04%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
162.82175.82
52 wk Range
110.00227.68
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
164.47
Open
175.82
Day's Range
162.82-175.82
52 wk Range
110-227.68
Volume
77.8K
Average Volume (3m)
67.85K
1-Year Change
29.0264%
Book Value / Share
77.13
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
180.00
Upside
+9.44%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Liquid assets exceed short term obligations
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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 180.00
(+9.44% Upside)

World Acceptance Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2027

  • World Acceptance posted Q2 FY2027 adjusted EPS of $1.92, beating consensus of $0.79 by 143%, while revenue of $139.2M missed estimates by 1.07%.
  • Provisioning expense declined 7.7% and front-end delinquency improved to 18.9% from 20%, signaling stronger credit performance and portfolio health.
  • Management maintains cautious growth approach focused on operational fundamentals and conservative underwriting amid consumer sensitivity to fuel prices.
  • Company testing credit card product with scaling decision expected in one to two quarters, potentially creating new revenue stream and diversifying lending mix.
  • Shares rose 1.22% to $171.73 in premarket trading; no formal numeric guidance provided but management expects modest growth path near-term.
Last Updated: 2026-10-23, 10:16 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.92 / 0.79
Revenue / Forecast
139.2M / 140.7M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

WRLD Income Statement

Compare WRLD to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
WRLD
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
14.9x15.1x9.1x
PEG Ratio
−7.190.050.03
Price/Book
2.1x1.9x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x1.3x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.4%36.5%19.5%
Fair Value Upside
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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 to borrowers. 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
2907

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.13M24.91%196.21M
Other Institutional Investors
4.05M75.09%704.87M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
5.17M100.00%901.08M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Prescott General Partners LLC30.36%1,373,237239,135
Prescott Associates L.P.18.20%823,336143,376

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FAQ

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

The World Acceptance stock price today is 164.47 USD.

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 791.64M USD.

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

The World Acceptance EPS (TTM) is 10.66.

When Is the Next World Acceptance Earnings Date?

World Acceptance will release its next earnings report on Jan 15, 2027.

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 2907 employees.

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

As of Oct 31, 2026, World Acceptance (WRLD) is trading at a price of 164.47 USD, with a previous close of 164.47 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 162.82 USD to 175.82 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 110.00 USD to 227.68 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for World Acceptance is 180.00 USD, with a high estimate of 180 USD and a low estimate of 180 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +9.44% Upside potential.

What Is the WRLD Premarket Price?

WRLD's last pre-market stock price is 176.60 USD. The pre-market share volume is 470.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.68, or 0.39%.

What Is the WRLD After Hours Price?

WRLD's last after hours stock price is 164.40 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.07, or -0.04%.
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