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NASDAQ:WRLD

World Acceptance (WRLD) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$126.73
+1.44 (+1.15%)
(As of 03:56 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$123.77
$127.40
50-Day Range
$125.29
$157.89
52-Week Range
$58.44
$160.07
Volume
17,328 shs
Average Volume
65,172 shs
Market Capitalization
$790.80 million
P/E Ratio
18.83
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$57.50

World Acceptance MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Sell
1.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
54.2% Downside
$57.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
13.30% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
-0.11
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.87mentions of World Acceptance in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$140,827 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
26.84%
From $10.88 to $13.80 Per Share

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 stars

Finance Sector

817th out of 850 stocks

Personal Credit Institutions Industry

12th out of 13 stocks


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About World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) Stock

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 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.

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WRLD Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/21/2023
Today
9/25/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
3/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Personal credit institutions
Sub-Industry
Consumer Finance
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:WRLD
CUSIP
98141910
Employees
3,075
Year Founded
1962

Price 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 Rating
Sell
Rating Score (0-4)
1.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$21.23 million
Pretax Margin
8.40%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$616.55 million
Cash Flow
$6.55 per share
Book Value
$61.85 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
3,688,000
Market Cap
$785.30 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.34

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Ravin Chad PrashadMr. Ravin Chad Prashad (Age 42)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $878.27k
  • Mr. John L. Calmes Jr.Mr. John L. Calmes Jr. (Age 43)
    Exec. VP, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer and Treasurer
    Comp: $519.8k
  • Mr. Scott McIntyreMr. Scott McIntyre (Age 46)
    Sr. VP of Accounting
    Comp: $335.06k
  • Mr. Luke J. UmstetterMr. Luke J. Umstetter (Age 43)
    Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Sec.
    Comp: $387.94k
  • Ms. Alice Lindsay Caulder (Age 47)
    Sr. VP of HR
    Comp: $341.12k
  • Mr. Daniel Clinton DyerMr. Daniel Clinton Dyer (Age 50)
    Exec. VP & Chief Branch Operations Officer
    Comp: $512.57k
  • Mr. Jason E. ChildersMr. Jason E. Childers (Age 48)
    Sr. VP of Information Technology Strategic Solutions
    Comp: $332.21k
  • Victoria G. Hammond
    Sr. VP of Marketing
  • Mr. Jeff L. Tinney (Age 60)
    Sr. VP of Operations
  • Mr. Jackie C. Willyard (Age 60)
    Sr. VP of Operations













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.
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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%.
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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.
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When is World Acceptance's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 26th 2023.
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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.
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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.
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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

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