World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Sold by New York State Teachers Retirement System

New York State Teachers Retirement System decreased its position in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) by 9.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,326 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 635 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System owned about 0.11% of World Acceptance worth $746,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new position in World Acceptance in the 1st quarter worth about $242,000. Quantbot Technologies LP increased its position in World Acceptance by 199.8% in the 1st quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 2,617 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $379,000 after acquiring an additional 1,744 shares in the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in shares of World Acceptance by 47.8% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 18,918 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $2,743,000 after buying an additional 6,116 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC raised its holdings in World Acceptance by 7.3% during the 1st quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 4,279 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $620,000 after purchasing an additional 291 shares during the last quarter. Finally, O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in World Acceptance by 2.5% in the first quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 3,770 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $547,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the period. 83.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, StockNews.com lowered World Acceptance from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 19th.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other World Acceptance news, insider Luke J. Umstetter sold 550 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.30, for a total transaction of $62,865.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 11,370 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,299,591. This represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 43.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

World Acceptance Stock Up 0.4 %

World Acceptance stock opened at $122.90 on Monday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $116.50 and a 200-day moving average of $122.52. World Acceptance Co. has a twelve month low of $100.92 and a twelve month high of $149.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $719.58 million, a PE ratio of 8.35 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a quick ratio of 17.02, a current ratio of 19.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21.

World Acceptance Company Profile

World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States. The company provides short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance, and ancillary products and services to individuals. It offers income tax return preparation and filing services; and automobile club memberships.