World Acceptance (WRLD) to Post Quarterly Earnings on Friday

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) is expected to release 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 are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2027 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) last issued its 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 business had revenue of $164.31 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $168.40 million. World Acceptance had a net margin of 5.98% and a return on equity of 9.36%.

World Acceptance Stock Performance

NASDAQ WRLD opened at $186.69 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $866.24 million, a P/E ratio of 25.30 and a beta of 1.13. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $181.64 and its 200 day simple moving average is $153.35. World Acceptance has a twelve month low of $110.00 and a twelve month high of $227.68. The company has a quick ratio of 22.99, a current ratio of 22.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26.

Insider Activity

In other World Acceptance news, Director Charles D. Way sold 833 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $225.00, for a total transaction of $187,425.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 12,729 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,864,025. This represents a 6.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, Director Benjamin E. Robinson III sold 2,031 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.77, for a total transaction of $452,445.87. Following the sale, the director directly owned 4,836 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,077,315.72. The trade was a 29.58% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 5,576 shares of company stock valued at $1,149,890. Company insiders own 41.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. iSAM Funds UK Ltd acquired a new stake in World Acceptance during the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its stake in World Acceptance by 241.2% in the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 331 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 234 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its stake in World Acceptance by 103.2% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 569 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $94,000 after purchasing an additional 289 shares in the last quarter. Aquatic Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of World Acceptance during the third quarter worth $138,000. Finally, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company bought a new stake in shares of World Acceptance during the second quarter worth $215,000. 83.63% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

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

About World Acceptance

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.