NASDAQ:UPBD Upbound Group (UPBD) Stock Forecast, Price & News $32.96 +2.12 (+6.87%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$31.18▼$32.9850-Day Range$23.13▼$32.9652-Week Range$16.82▼$33.00Volume545,557 shsAverage Volume414,081 shsMarket Capitalization$1.84 billionP/E Ratio29.43Dividend Yield4.13%Price TargetN/A ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Upbound Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish9.08% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.00Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$26,609 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth13.67%From $3.00 to $3.41 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.16 out of 5 starsFinance Sector465th out of 873 stocksEquipment Rental & Leasing, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry5th out of 12 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Upbound Group. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted9.08% of the float of Upbound Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverUpbound Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.3.Change versus previous month Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipUpbound Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.41%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthUpbound Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Upbound Group is 121.43%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Upbound Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.88% next year. This indicates that Upbound Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for UPBD. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Upbound Group this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest30 people have searched for UPBD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 43% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows2 people have added Upbound Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Upbound Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $26,609.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.50% of the stock of Upbound Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.08% of the stock of Upbound Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Upbound Group are expected to grow by 13.67% in the coming year, from $3.00 to $3.41 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Upbound Group is 29.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.48.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Upbound Group is 29.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 158.03.Price to Book Value per Share RatioUpbound Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.75. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) StockUpbound Group, Inc. engages in the provision of furniture, electronics, appliances, computers, and smartphones through flexible rental purchase agreements. It operates through the following segments: Rent-A-Center Business, Preferred Lease, Mexico, and Franchising. The Rent-A-Center Business segment consists of company-owned rent-to-own stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Preferred Lease segment offers an on-site rent-to-own option at a third-party retailer's location. The Mexico segment consists of its company-owned rent-to-own stores in Mexico. The Franchising segment sells rental merchandise to its franchisees. The company was founded by Mark E. Speese on September 16, 1986 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.Read More Receive UPBD Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Upbound Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address UPBD Stock News HeadlinesJune 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comCraig-Hallum Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Upbound Group (UPBD)May 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comCritical Survey: Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) vs. Aaron's (NYSE:AAN)June 3, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)We Called (ARWR) In Advance, Which Stocks Are Next?Nearly 56% gains in 30 days! This bullish trend reversal was not only forecasted by A.I., but we called it 1 – 3 days in advance. If you have any money invested in the markets…even just your retirement, you’ll want to see this. Plus, it’s FREE - the training is only an hour & LIVE. May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Upbound Group (UPBD) is a Great ChoiceMay 26, 2023 | msn.comDespite Fast-paced Momentum, Upbound Group (UPBD) Is Still a Bargain StockMay 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comBank of America Securities Keeps Their Buy Rating on Upbound Group (UPBD)May 24, 2023 | msn.comUpbound Group: Recession Resistant Stock, Initiate At BuyMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead to Head Review: Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) vs. Katapult (NASDAQ:KPLT)June 3, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)We Called (ARWR) In Advance, Which Stocks Are Next?Nearly 56% gains in 30 days! This bullish trend reversal was not only forecasted by A.I., but we called it 1 – 3 days in advance. If you have any money invested in the markets…even just your retirement, you’ll want to see this. Plus, it’s FREE - the training is only an hour & LIVE. May 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUpbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUpbound Group (UPBD) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced MomentumMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAcima Mobile App Surpasses One Million InstallsMay 9, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comResearch Analysts Set Expectations for Upbound Group, Inc.'s Q2 2023 Earnings (NASDAQ:UPBD)May 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUpbound Group (UPBD) Is Up 14.57% in One Week: What You Should KnowMay 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRead This Before Judging Upbound Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPBD) ROEMay 5, 2023 | seekingalpha.comUpbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) Q1 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 5, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comUpbound Group (UPBD) Receives a Buy from Raymond JamesMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUpbound (UPBD) Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Sales DeclineMay 4, 2023 | msn.comWhy Upbound Shares Are Going Up TodayMay 4, 2023 | msn.comUpbound Group beats Q1 top and bottom line estimates; raises FY23 outlookMay 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUpbound Group (UPBD) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesMay 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGet It Now! Opens Store in Appleton, WisconsinMay 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comUpbound Group (UPBD) Scheduled to Post Earnings on ThursdayMay 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead-To-Head Contrast: PROG (NYSE:PRG) and Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD)April 29, 2023 | barrons.comUpbound Group Inc.April 28, 2023 | baystreet.caUpbound Group Flat Ahead of May Investor DayApril 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comUpbound Group, Inc. Announces Investor Day on May 24, 2023See More Headlines UPBD Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart UPBD Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/24 Dividend4/04/2023Dividend Payable4/24/2023Last Earnings5/04/2023Today6/03/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/02/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Equipment rental & leasing, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:UPBD CUSIPN/A CIK933036 Webwww.rentacenter.com Phone(972) 801-1100Fax972-943-0113Employees12,690Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.12 Trailing P/E Ratio29.43 Forward P/E Ratio10.99 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$12.36 million Net Margins1.56% Pretax Margin0.16% Return on Equity38.35% Return on Assets8.00% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.98 Current Ratio3.45 Quick Ratio1.01 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.25 billion Price / Sales0.43 Cash Flow$30.52 per share Price / Cash Flow1.08 Book Value$11.98 per share Price / Book2.75Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares55,930,000Free Float54,535,000Market Cap$1.84 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.77 Key ExecutivesMitchell E. FadelChief Executive Officer & DirectorJames E. YorkVice President-OperationsFahmi KaramChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentMichael J. SantimawChief Information Officer & Senior Vice PresidentSudeep GautamChief Technology & Digital OfficerKey CompetitorsPROGNYSE:PRGMcGrath RentCorpNASDAQ:MGRCPIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity FundNYSE:PTYColumbia FinancialNASDAQ:CLBKPJT PartnersNYSE:PJTView All CompetitorsInsidersJeffrey J BrownBought 1,143 shares on 4/24/2023Total: $26,609.04 ($23.28/share)View All Insider Transactions UPBD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Upbound Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Upbound Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" UPBD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in UPBD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View UPBD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have UPBD shares performed in 2023? Upbound Group's stock was trading at $26.97 at the start of the year. Since then, UPBD stock has increased by 22.2% and is now trading at $32.96. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Upbound Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 2nd 2023. View our UPBD earnings forecast. How were Upbound Group's earnings last quarter? Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 4th. The company reported $0.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.65 by $0.18. The company earned $1.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $991.30 million. Upbound Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 38.35% and a net margin of 1.56%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 12.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.74 earnings per share. How often does Upbound Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Upbound Group? Upbound Group announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, March 24th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.34 per share on Monday, April 24th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.13%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 4th. Read our dividend analysis for UPBD. What ETFs hold Upbound Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) stock in their portfolio include LeaderShares Activist Leaders ETF (ACTV), Roundhill Acquirers Deep Value ETF (DEEP), SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT), ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS), Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD), Direxion Daily Retail Bull 3X Shares (RETL), WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS) and Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Value ETF (RZV). Is Upbound Group a good dividend stock? Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.41%. UPBD has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 121.43%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, UPBD will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.88% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for UPBD. What guidance has Upbound Group issued on next quarter's earnings? Upbound Group updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $2.70-$3.20 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.77. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.80 billion-$4.00 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.91 billion. What is Upbound Group's stock symbol? Upbound Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UPBD." How do I buy shares of Upbound Group? Shares of UPBD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Upbound Group's stock price today? One share of UPBD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.96. How much money does Upbound Group make? Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) has a market capitalization of $1.84 billion and generates $4.25 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $12.36 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.12 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Upbound Group have? The company employs 12,690 workers across the globe. How can I contact Upbound Group? Upbound Group's mailing address is 5501 HEADQUARTERS DRIVE, PLANO TX, 75024. The official website for the company is www.rentacenter.com. The company can be reached via phone at (972) 801-1100, via email at maureen.short@rentacenter.com, or via fax at 972-943-0113. This page (NASDAQ:UPBD) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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