Numerai GP LLC Has $721,000 Stock Position in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD)

Numerai GP LLC boosted its stake in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD - Free Report) by 155.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,412 shares of the credit services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 3,901 shares during the quarter. Numerai GP LLC owned about 0.11% of World Acceptance worth $721,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in WRLD. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS acquired a new stake in World Acceptance during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Amundi grew its stake in shares of World Acceptance by 195.7% during the fourth quarter. Amundi now owns 1,591 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $180,000 after purchasing an additional 1,053 shares in the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN lifted its holdings in shares of World Acceptance by 48.8% in the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 1,643 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $185,000 after purchasing an additional 539 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its stake in shares of World Acceptance by 4.0% during the fourth quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 1,966 shares of the credit services provider's stock worth $221,000 after purchasing an additional 76 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Comerica Bank lifted its stake in shares of World Acceptance by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 2,513 shares of the credit services provider's stock valued at $283,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 83.63% of the company's stock.

World Acceptance Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WRLD traded down $0.65 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $147.81. The company had a trading volume of 4,873 shares, compared to its average volume of 29,108. The firm's fifty day moving average is $129.47 and its 200 day moving average is $126.59. World Acceptance Co. has a twelve month low of $101.85 and a twelve month high of $161.63. The firm has a market capitalization of $849.49 million, a PE ratio of 10.30 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 22.46 and a current ratio of 22.46.

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 29th. The credit services provider reported $8.13 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $6.42 by $1.71. The firm had revenue of $165.27 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $154.52 million. World Acceptance had a return on equity of 19.03% and a net margin of 14.41%. On average, equities analysts forecast that World Acceptance Co. will post 14 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, StockNews.com raised shares of World Acceptance from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Sunday.

About World Acceptance

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.