World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)

NASDAQ: WRLD · Real-Time Price · USD
159.92
+1.80 (1.14%)
May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap719.62M -8.8%
Revenue (ttm)585.74M +3.7%
Net Income35.01M -61.0%
EPS6.97 -57.3%
Shares Out 4.50M
PE Ratio22.95
Forward PE14.55
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume106,589
Open159.32
Previous Close158.11
Day's Range156.55 - 162.00
52-Week Range110.00 - 185.48
Beta1.17
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About WRLD

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. W... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Nov 26, 1991
Employees 2,838
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol WRLD
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2026, World Acceptance's revenue was $585.74 million, an increase of 3.71% compared to the previous year's $564.78 million. Earnings were $35.01 million, a decrease of -60.98%.

Financial Statements

News

World Acceptance Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2026

Fourth quarter revenue rose 7.4% year-over-year, with EPS at $7.70 including a $0.25 one-time retirement impact. Loans outstanding grew 4.4%, delinquency improved, and share repurchases reduced outstanding shares by 16.5%.

25 days ago - Transcripts

World Acceptance Earnings release: Q4 2026

World Acceptance released its Q4 2026 earnings on April 30, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

25 days ago - Filings

World Acceptance reports Q4 EPS $7.70 vs. $8.13 last year

Reports Q4 revenue $177.6M vs. $165.3M last year. The company said, “Following a period of economic uncertainty and elevated inflation, the Company took decisive action to tighten underwriting standar...

25 days ago - TheFly

World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Results

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. Fourth fiscal quarter highlights Follow...

25 days ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2026 Conference Call on the Internet

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its fourth quarter conference call to be held on Th...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance appoints Janet Matricciani as interim CEO

World Acceptance (WRLD) Corporation announced that its board of directors has appointed former CEO Janet Matricciani as interim president and CEO. Ms. Matricciani’s hiring follows the resignation of R...

6 weeks ago - TheFly

World Acceptance Corporation Names Janet Matricciani Interim CEO

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Janet Matricciani as interim president and chief exec...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance Corporation Names J. Tobin Turner Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) (“World Acceptance” or “the Company”) today announced that J. Tobin Turner has been appointed Executive Vice Pre...

3 months ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance approves $50M share repurchase program

In a regulatory filing, World Acceptance (WRLD) Corporation disclosed that the board of directors of the company approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to repurchase up to $50.0M…

3 months ago - TheFly

World Acceptance Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026

New customer growth and improved credit performance drove a 5.4% increase in the customer base and higher yields. Share repurchases reduced outstanding shares by 11%, and a strong tax season is anticipated. Incentive expenses are expected to decline in Q4.

4 months ago - Transcripts

World Acceptance Quarterly report: Q3 2026

World Acceptance has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on January 27, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

World Acceptance Earnings release: Q3 2026

World Acceptance released its Q3 2026 earnings on January 27, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 months ago - Filings

World Acceptance reports Q3 EPS (19c) vs. $2.45 last year

Reports Q3 revenue $141.25M vs. $138.63M last year. The company said, “Following the pandemic, the Company made the strategic decision to tighten underwriting standards dramatically in an effort to ma...

4 months ago - TheFly

World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--GREENVILLE, S.C. (January 27, 2026) - World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026. Th...

4 months ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call on the Internet

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its third quarter conference call to be held on Tue...

4 months ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance chief branch operations officer D. Clinton Dyer to retire

World Acceptance (WRLD) announced the planned retirement of D. Clinton Dyer, the company’s executive VP and chief branch operations officer, following a 30-year career with the organization. Dyer’s re...

6 months ago - TheFly

World Acceptance Corporation Announces the Retirement of Chief Branch Operations Officer D. Clinton Dyer

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) (“World Acceptance” or “the Company”) today announced the planned retirement of D. Clinton Dyer, the Company's E...

6 months ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Q2 saw record new customer growth and a 40% year-over-year rise in new originations, offset by $1.61 per share in one-time expenses. Portfolio yield improved, share repurchases accelerated, and credit quality remained stable despite broader market concerns.

7 months ago - Transcripts

World Acceptance Quarterly report: Q2 2026

World Acceptance has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 23, 2025.

7 months ago - Filings

World Acceptance Earnings release: Q2 2026

World Acceptance released its Q2 2026 earnings on October 23, 2025, summarizing the period's financial results.

7 months ago - Filings

World Acceptance reports Q2 EPS (38c) vs. $3.99 last year

Reports Q2 revenue $134.47M vs. $131.41M last year. The company said, “During its second fiscal quarter, World Acceptance (WRLD) Corporation grew outstanding loans by $51.2 million from June 30, 2025,...

7 months ago - TheFly

World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2026. Second fiscal quarter highlights During...

7 months ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call on the Internet

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its second quarter conference call to be held on Th...

7 months ago - Business Wire

World Acceptance Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Completed a $640M credit agreement, boosting share repurchase capacity and enabling up to 100% of net income for buybacks. Q1 saw strong loan growth, a 4% customer base increase, and improved yields, with risk metrics stable and new credit card testing underway.

10 months ago - Transcripts

World Acceptance Quarterly report: Q1 2026

World Acceptance has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 24, 2025.

10 months ago - Filings