World Acceptance (WRLD) to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Friday

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) is projected to announce its Q1 2027 results before the market opens on Friday, July 24th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.58 per share and revenue of $143.90 million for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The credit services provider reported $7.70 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.74 by ($0.04). The company had revenue of $164.31 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $168.40 million. World Acceptance had a net margin of 5.98% and a return on equity of 9.36%.

World Acceptance Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ WRLD opened at $188.82 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $876.12 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.59 and a beta of 1.13. World Acceptance has a 12 month low of $110.00 and a 12 month high of $227.68. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $180.90 and its 200-day simple moving average is $153.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a current ratio of 22.99 and a quick ratio of 22.99.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

WRLD has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of World Acceptance from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, June 28th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of World Acceptance in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, World Acceptance currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other World Acceptance news, SVP Alice Lindsay Caulder sold 609 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $181.00, for a total value of $110,229.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 14,682 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,657,442. This trade represents a 3.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Charles D. Way sold 833 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.00, for a total value of $187,425.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 12,729 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,864,025. This trade represents a 6.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 5,576 shares of company stock worth $1,149,890. Company insiders own 41.60% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On World Acceptance

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. iSAM Funds UK Ltd purchased a new position in World Acceptance during the third quarter valued at $30,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its stake in World Acceptance by 241.2% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 331 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $56,000 after buying an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in World Acceptance by 103.2% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 569 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $94,000 after buying an additional 289 shares during the last quarter. Aquatic Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in World Acceptance in the 3rd quarter worth about $138,000. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company purchased a new stake in World Acceptance during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $215,000. 83.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

World Acceptance Company Profile

World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) is a consumer finance company headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1972, the company provides credit solutions to underserved customers who may have limited access to traditional banking services. Over the decades, World Acceptance has built a reputation for tailored lending that emphasizes responsible underwriting and personalized customer service.

The company’s core product offerings include short-term installment loans designed to meet the immediate financial needs of its clients.