NASDAQ:WRLD World Acceptance (WRLD) Stock Price, News & Analysis $114.10 -3.80 (-3.22%) (As of 10/31/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About World Acceptance Stock (NASDAQ:WRLD) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Get World Acceptance alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$113.68▼$117.5750-Day Range$109.66▼$127.6352-Week Range$95.93▼$149.31Volume20,534 shsAverage Volume37,174 shsMarket Capitalization$668.06 millionP/E Ratio7.76Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company OverviewWorld 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. It 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.Read More… This Bull Market Indicator called NVDA at $116 (Ad)Every now and again we find an investment idea so incredible we can’t help but share. And today is one of those rare days… Except, today we won't be giving you insight on any one particular stock… But rather, insight on a revolutionary new stock picking indicator… In fact, within the last year, this indicator has become famous for a multitude of reasons… But one of the biggest was because of the buy signal it issued on October 18th, 2022. 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Earnings Growth20.69% Earnings GrowthEarnings for World Acceptance are expected to grow by 20.69% in the coming year, from $13.34 to $16.10 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of World Acceptance is 7.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of World Acceptance is 7.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 50.32.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWorld Acceptance has a P/B Ratio of 1.63. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about World Acceptance's valuation and earnings. Short Interest1.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted10.83% of the float of World Acceptance has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWorld Acceptance has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 16.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in World Acceptance has recently decreased by 1.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldWorld Acceptance does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthWorld Acceptance does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESG0.0 / 5Environmental Score-0.12 Percentage of Shares Shorted10.83% of the float of World Acceptance has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWorld Acceptance has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 16.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in World Acceptance has recently decreased by 1.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. News and Social Media4.0 / 5News Sentiment1.23 News SentimentWorld Acceptance has a news sentiment score of 1.23. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for World Acceptance this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for WRLD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added World Acceptance to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership4.2 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, World Acceptance insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $60,390.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders43.20% of the stock of World Acceptance is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions83.63% of the stock of World Acceptance is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about World Acceptance's insider trading history. Receive WRLD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for World Acceptance and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WRLD Stock News HeadlinesWorld Acceptance Corporation Issues Financial Results for Second Quarter October 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comWorld Acceptance Sees Income Rise in Fiscal QuarterOctober 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. It might seem far-fetched, but results like this are within reach with the right knowledge and timing in the altcoin market. Plus, you’ll get $10 in real Bitcoin when you stay to the end of the call and take a short quiz.October 31, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 26, 2024 | msn.comQ2 2025 World Acceptance Corp Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 26, 2024 | gurufocus.comWorld Acceptance Corp (WRLD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Growth Amid Portfolio ...October 26, 2024 | gurufocus.comWorld Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter ResultsOctober 25, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAn Overview of World Acceptance's EarningsOctober 25, 2024 | benzinga.comSee More Headlines WRLD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WRLD shares performed this year? World Acceptance's stock was trading at $130.53 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, WRLD shares have decreased by 12.6% and is now trading at $114.10. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were World Acceptance's earnings last quarter? World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) announced its earnings results on Friday, July, 26th. The credit services provider reported $1.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.69 by $0.10. The credit services provider earned $129.53 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $141 million. World Acceptance had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.05% and a net margin of 15.02%. Who are World Acceptance's major shareholders? World Acceptance's top institutional shareholders include Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.18%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.11%), SG Americas Securities LLC (0.08%) and Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Ken R Bramlett Jr, John L Calmes Jr, Luke J Umstetter, Scott Mcintyre, Jason E Childers, R Chad Prashad and Darrell E Whitaker. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of World Acceptance? Shares of WRLD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of World Acceptance own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that World Acceptance investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and AUO (AUOTY). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/26/2024Today10/31/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)1/17/2025Fiscal Year End3/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Personal credit institutions Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance Current SymbolNASDAQ:WRLD CUSIP98141910 CIK108385 Webwww.loansbyworld.com Phone(864) 298-9800Fax864-298-9810Employees2,872Year Founded1962Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$14.71 Trailing P/E Ratio7.99 Forward P/E Ratio8.81 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$77.35 million Net Margins15.02% Pretax Margin19.17% Return on Equity20.05% Return on Assets7.84% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.21 Current Ratio19.53 Quick Ratio17.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$514.28 million Price / Sales1.34 Cash Flow$17.47 per share Price / Cash Flow6.73 Book Value$69.80 per share Price / Book1.68Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares5,855,000Free Float3,326,000Market Cap$688.37 million OptionableNo Data Beta1.39 Social Links 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. 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