NASDAQ:WRLD World Acceptance (WRLD) Stock Forecast, Price & News $126.73 +1.44 (+1.15%) (As of 03:56 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$123.77▼$127.4050-Day Range$125.29▼$157.8952-Week Range$58.44▼$160.07Volume17,328 shsAverage Volume65,172 shsMarket Capitalization$790.80 millionP/E Ratio18.83Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$57.50 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability World Acceptance MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingSell1.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside54.2% Downside$57.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish13.30% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.11Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.87Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$140,827 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth26.84%From $10.88 to $13.80 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.1.46 out of 5 starsFinance Sector817th out of 850 stocksPersonal Credit Institutions Industry12th out of 13 stocks 0.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWorld Acceptance has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $57.50, World Acceptance has a forecasted downside of 54.2% from its current price of $125.59.Amount of Analyst CoverageWorld Acceptance has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 0.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted13.30% 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 18.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.Change versus previous monthShort interest in World Acceptance has recently increased by 1.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldWorld Acceptance does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthWorld Acceptance does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWorld Acceptance has received a -177.94% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of World Acceptance in category "Societal stability & understanding among people" is driven by its "Subprime loans" and "Individual tax consulting and planning services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for World Acceptance is -0.11. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWorld Acceptance has a news sentiment score of 0.87. 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 0.71 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for World Acceptance this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership 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 $140,827.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders40.90% 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 Institutions84.50% of the stock of World Acceptance is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for World Acceptance are expected to grow by 26.84% in the coming year, from $10.88 to $13.80 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of World Acceptance is 18.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.64.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of World Acceptance is 18.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 81.84.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWorld Acceptance has a P/B Ratio of 2.03. 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 World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) StockWorld 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 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 WRLD Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart WRLD Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 21, 2023 | msn.com‘Dark tourism’ sites added to Unesco’s World Heritage listSeptember 20, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.comParalympic world champion calls for LGBTQ+ acceptance in sport: ‘We can change things’September 25, 2023 | UNKNOWN (Ad)Bringing Space Down to EarthCutting edge, AI-powered, Space-based Earth-observation solutionsSeptember 20, 2023 | msn.comParalympics-World champion Patouillet hopes for more LGBTQIA+ acceptance in cyclingSeptember 20, 2023 | news.yahoo.comFrench para-cyclist hopes for more acceptance in sportSeptember 20, 2023 | reuters.comWorld champion Patouillet hopes for more LGBTQIA+ acceptance in cyclingSeptember 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Stock Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average of $116.85September 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Share Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $116.85September 25, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Buy This Stock for AI Tidal Wave (not NVDA)The internet boom made more millionaires than any tech - Microsoft’s CEO says AI has even more potential. 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I was accepted into one of the world's top film schools.August 2, 2023 | msn.comWorld Acceptance (WRLD) Price Target Increased by 63.13% to 99.28July 28, 2023 | fool.comWorld Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD)See More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings7/21/2023Today9/25/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)10/26/2023Fiscal Year End3/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Personal credit institutions Sub-IndustryConsumer Finance SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:WRLD CUSIP98141910 CIK108385 Webwww.loansbyworld.com Phone(864) 298-9800Fax864-298-9810Employees3,075Year Founded1962Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$57.50 High Stock Price Forecast$59.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$56.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-54.3%Consensus RatingSell Rating Score (0-4)1.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.73 Trailing P/E Ratio18.70 Forward P/E Ratio11.57 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$21.23 million Net Margins6.62% Pretax Margin8.40% Return on Equity4.13% Return on Assets1.32% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.47 Current Ratio18.20 Quick Ratio18.20 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$616.55 million Price / Sales1.27 Cash Flow$6.55 per share Price / Cash Flow19.22 Book Value$61.85 per share Price / Book2.03Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares6,240,000Free Float3,688,000Market Cap$785.30 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.34 Social Links 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ravin Chad Prashad (Age 42)Pres, CEO & Director Comp: $878.27kMr. John L. Calmes Jr. (Age 43)Exec. VP, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer and Treasurer Comp: $519.8kMr. Scott McIntyre (Age 46)Sr. VP of Accounting Comp: $335.06kMr. Luke J. Umstetter (Age 43)Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Sec. Comp: $387.94kMs. Alice Lindsay Caulder (Age 47)Sr. VP of HR Comp: $341.12kMr. Daniel Clinton Dyer (Age 50)Exec. VP & Chief Branch Operations Officer Comp: $512.57kMr. Jason E. Childers (Age 48)Sr. VP of Information Technology Strategic Solutions Comp: $332.21kVictoria G. HammondSr. VP of MarketingMr. Jeff L. Tinney (Age 60)Sr. VP of Operations Mr. Jackie C. Willyard (Age 60)Sr. VP of Operations More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsRegional ManagementNYSE:RMSLMNASDAQ:SLMOpen LendingNASDAQ:LPROLendingClubNYSE:LCAtlanticusNASDAQ:ATLCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCalifornia State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 213 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.068%Wells Fargo & Company MNBought 692 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.026%Walleye Capital LLCBought 1,000 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%Royal Bank of CanadaBought 190 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.015%Lazard Asset Management LLCBought 532 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.009%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WRLD Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell World Acceptance stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for World Acceptance in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "sell" WRLD shares. View WRLD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is World Acceptance's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for World Acceptance's stock. Their WRLD share price forecasts range from $56.00 to $59.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $57.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 54.3%. View analysts price targets for WRLD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WRLD shares performed in 2023? World Acceptance's stock was trading at $65.94 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WRLD stock has increased by 90.9% and is now trading at $125.85. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is World Acceptance's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 26th 2023. View our WRLD earnings forecast. How were World Acceptance's earnings last quarter? World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July, 21st. The credit services provider reported $1.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.49. The credit services provider earned $139.32 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $139.02 million. World Acceptance had a net margin of 6.62% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.13%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.15 earnings per share. What ETF holds World Acceptance's stock ? Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Value ETF holds 14,920 shares of WRLD stock, representing 0.91% of its portfolio. What is R. Chad Prashad's approval rating as World Acceptance's CEO? 18 employees have rated World Acceptance Chief Executive Officer R. Chad Prashad on Glassdoor.com. R. Chad Prashad has an approval rating of 83% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of World Acceptance own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other World Acceptance investors own include Prudential Financial (PRU), Netflix (NFLX), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), AbbVie (ABBV), Alibaba Group (BABA), Harley-Davidson (HOG), Helmerich & Payne (HP), Kohl's (KSS), Shaw Communications (SJR) and Southern (SO). What is World Acceptance's stock symbol? World Acceptance trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WRLD." Who are World Acceptance's major shareholders? World Acceptance's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.19%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.45%), State Street Corp (2.22%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.34%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.18%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Alice Lindsay Caulder, Charles D Way, Clifford Sosin, Daniel Clinton Dyer, Darrell E Whitaker, Jason E Childers, John L Calmes Jr, Ken R Bramlett Jr, Luke J Umstetter, R Chad Prashad and Scott Mcintyre. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is World Acceptance's stock price today? One share of WRLD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $125.85. How much money does World Acceptance make? World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) has a market capitalization of $785.30 million and generates $616.55 million in revenue each year. The credit services provider earns $21.23 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.73 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does World Acceptance have? The company employs 3,075 workers across the globe. How can I contact World Acceptance? World Acceptance's mailing address is 108 FREDRICK STREET, GREENVILLE SC, 29606. The official website for the company is www.loansbyworld.com. The credit services provider can be reached via phone at (864) 298-9800 or via fax at 864-298-9810. This page (NASDAQ:WRLD) was last updated on 9/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding World Acceptance Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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