WRLD
World Acceptance (WRLD)
NASDAQ
$173.60-$0.84 (-0.48%)
Price as of Oct 02, 2026 7:58 PM EDT
  • $813.0M
    Market Cap
  • -0.65%
    1-Year Change
  • Credit Services
    Industry

Key Performance

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  • Earnings Score: 46
  • Momentum Score: 62
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 3
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Latest Research & News

World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach Investigation: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Probes Class Action Claims After Customer Data Is Exposed

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a class action lawsuit against World Acceptance Corporation following a data breach discovered on September 8, 2026. An unknown party gained unauthorized access to WAC's network, potentially exposing customer personal information including names and credit-related data. The firm is offering free case evaluations to affected individuals and recommends enrolling in WAC's complimentary 24-month credit monitoring service.

10/02/2026, 7:49 PM • GlobeNewswire

World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach Exposes Personal Information: Murphy Law Firm Investigates Legal Claims

World Acceptance Corporation suffered a data breach in August 2026 that exposed sensitive personal information including names, driver's license numbers, and Social Security numbers of thousands of individuals. Murphy Law Firm is investigating potential class action lawsuits to seek compensation for affected individuals.

10/02/2026, 6:53 PM • GlobeNewswire

World Acceptance (WRLD) Earnings Call Transcript

World Acceptance Corporation reported strong Q3 fiscal 2026 results with 25% growth in new customer outstanding ledger and 5.4% organic customer base expansion. The company improved gross yields by 84 basis points year-over-year and reduced share count by 11% through repurchases. However, the expanded new customer portfolio required an $8 million additional loan loss provision, and management expects incentive compensation expenses to decline in future quarters as temporary overstaffing adjustments are made.

01/27/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

World Acceptance Posts Q1 Profit Drop

World Acceptance reported Q1 FY 2026 earnings with mixed results: revenue slightly increased to $132.5 million, but earnings per share dropped significantly to $0.25, missing analyst expectations. The company faced challenges with higher operating expenses and credit loss provisions.

07/25/2025, 12:31 AM • The Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$172.10
$176.83
$174.44
1-Year Range
$115.57
$223.83
$174.44
Latest Close$174.44
Change
+$2.81 (+1.61%)
Volume48,136
Market Cap$813.0M
Shares Outstanding4.7M
P/E (TTM)21.50
Diluted EPS (TTM)$8.11
Enterprise Value$1.8B

Information as of 10/02/2026

Company Profile

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP
WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP
https://www.loansbyworld.com
$813.0M
Market Cap
$39.3M
Net Income
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Credit Services
104 S. Main St., Greenville, SC, United States, 29601
864 298 9800

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.

Key Executives

  • John L. Calmes Jr.
  • Luke J. Umstetter
  • Tobin J. Turner
  • Alice Lindsay Caulder
  • Scott McIntyre

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Mutual Funds352.8M (77.71%)
  • Institutions98.6M (21.71%)
  • Insiders2.6M (0.58%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)