World Acceptance Corporation operates a small-loan consumer finance business in 15 states and Mexico as of March 31, 2016. The Company offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance and ancillary products and services to individuals. The Company offers standardized installment loans generally between $300 and $4,000 through 1,339 branches in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Mexico as of March 31, 2016. The Company generally serves individuals with limited access to other sources of consumer credit, such as banks, credit unions, other consumer finance businesses and credit card lenders. In the United States branches, the Company also offers income tax return preparation services to its loan customers and other individuals.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Finance
- Industry: Consumer Lending - NEC
- Sub-Industry: Consumer Finance
- Symbol: NASDAQ:WRLD
- CUSIP: 98141910
- Web: www.loansbyworld.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $668.57 million
- Outstanding Shares: 8,671,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $77.17
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $62.63
- 52 Week Range: $42.01 - $88.26
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.05
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 9.05
- P/E Growth: 6.15
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $531.73 million
- Price / Sales: 1.24
- Book Value: $53.17 per share
- Price / Book: 1.43
Profitability:- EBIDTA: $142.91 million
- Net Margins: 13.84%
- Return on Equity: 17.26%
- Return on Assets: 8.95%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.64%
- Current Ratio: 16.02%
- Quick Ratio: 16.02%
Misc:- Average Volume: 176,043 shs.
- Beta: 2.34
- Short Ratio: 11.92
Frequently Asked Questions for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)
What is World Acceptance Corporation's stock symbol?
World Acceptance Corporation trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WRLD."
How were World Acceptance Corporation's earnings last quarter?
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 9th. The company reported $3.64 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.79 by $0.85. The business had revenue of $144.60 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $131.88 million. World Acceptance Corporation had a net margin of 13.84% and a return on equity of 17.26%. The company's revenue was up .3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $3.42 EPS. View World Acceptance Corporation's Earnings History.
When will World Acceptance Corporation make its next earnings announcement?
Where is World Acceptance Corporation's stock going? Where will World Acceptance Corporation's stock price be in 2017?
3 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for World Acceptance Corporation's stock. Their predictions range from $40.00 to $62.00. On average, they anticipate World Acceptance Corporation's stock price to reach $52.33 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for World Acceptance Corporation.
Who are some of World Acceptance Corporation's key competitors?
Who are World Acceptance Corporation's key executives?
World Acceptance Corporation's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ken R. Bramlett Jr., Independent Chairman of the Board
- Janet Lewis Matricciani, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
- John L. Calmes Jr., Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, Treasurer
- Daniel Clinton Dyer, Executive Vice President - Branch Operations
- Tara E. Bullock, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
- Erik T. Brown, Senior Vice President, Central Division
- Francisco Javier Sauza Del Pozo, Senior Vice President, Mexico
- Jeff L. Tinney, Senior Vice President - Western Division
- James R. Gilreath, Independent Director
- Scott J. Vassalluzzo, Independent Director
Who owns World Acceptance Corporation stock?
World Acceptance Corporation's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Livingston Group Asset Management CO operating as Southport Capital Management (0.25%), Aperio Group LLC (0.09%), James Investment Research Inc. (0.06%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.04%), Capstone Asset Management Co. (0.04%) and First Quadrant L P CA (0.04%). Company insiders that own World Acceptance Corporation stock include Daniel Clinton Dyer, Darrell E Whitaker, Jackie C Willyard and Tara Elizabeth Bullock. View Institutional Ownership Trends for World Acceptance Corporation.
Who sold World Acceptance Corporation stock? Who is selling World Acceptance Corporation stock?
World Acceptance Corporation's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nisa Investment Advisors LLC and Livingston Group Asset Management CO operating as Southport Capital Management. Company insiders that have sold World Acceptance Corporation stock in the last year include Daniel Clinton Dyer, Darrell E Whitaker, Jackie C Willyard and Tara Elizabeth Bullock. View Insider Buying and Selling for World Acceptance Corporation.
Who bought World Acceptance Corporation stock? Who is buying World Acceptance Corporation stock?
How do I buy World Acceptance Corporation stock?
Shares of World Acceptance Corporation can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is World Acceptance Corporation's stock price today?
One share of World Acceptance Corporation stock can currently be purchased for approximately $75.84.
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Earnings History for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)Earnings History by Quarter for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ WRLD)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 7/26/2017 | | $2.03 | | | | | N/A |  |
| 5/9/2017 | Q4 2017 | $2.79 | $3.64 | $131.88 million | $144.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 1/26/2017 | Q317 | $1.56 | $1.10 | $131.06 million | $130.80 million | View | N/A | |
| 11/3/2016 | Q217 | $1.73 | $1.76 | $128.86 million | $129.30 million | View | N/A | |
| 7/28/2016 | Q117 | $2.22 | $1.89 | $130.91 million | $127.10 million | View | Listen | |
| 5/5/2016 | Q416 | $3.71 | $3.29 | $138.85 million | $142.30 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/28/2016 | Q316 | $2.01 | $1.70 | $143.07 million | $139.70 million | View | Listen | |
| 10/29/2015 | Q216 | $2.12 | $2.22 | $145.03 million | $136.40 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/23/2015 | Q116 | $2.58 | $2.71 | $144.68 million | $137.22 million | View | Listen | |
| 4/30/2015 | Q415 | $3.67 | $4.24 | $152.70 million | $173.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/29/2015 | Q315 | $2.19 | $2.01 | $158.59 million | $153.70 million | View | N/A | |
| 10/22/2014 | Q215 | $2.30 | $2.16 | $153.20 million | $152.60 million | View | Listen | |
| 7/22/2014 | Q115 | $2.25 | $2.19 | $151.70 million | $150.30 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/29/2014 | Q414 | $3.49 | $3.52 | $173.84 million | $161.93 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/28/2014 | Q314 | $1.75 | $1.98 | $160.24 million | $160.50 million | View | N/A | |
| 10/24/2013 | Q214 | $2.00 | $1.80 | $153.50 million | $150.00 million | View | N/A | |
| 7/25/2013 | Q1 2014 | $1.83 | $1.87 | $143.71 million | $145.30 million | View | N/A | |
| 4/25/2013 | Q4 2013 | $3.08 | $3.01 | $160.86 million | $161.84 million | View | N/A | |
| 1/30/2013 | Q3 2013 | $1.65 | $1.58 | $149.62 million | $149.60 million | View | N/A | |
| 10/25/2012 | Q213 | $1.93 | $1.72 | $142.94 million | $139.40 million | View | N/A | |
| 7/26/2012 | | $1.50 | $1.63 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/26/2012 | | $2.47 | $2.54 | | | View | N/A | |
| 1/25/2012 | | $1.32 | $1.30 | | | View | N/A | |
| 10/27/2011 | | $1.45 | $1.52 | | | View | N/A | |
| 7/27/2011 | | $1.27 | $1.27 | | | View | N/A | |
| 4/28/2011 | | $2.10 | $2.11 | | | View | N/A | |
| 1/27/2011 | | $1.06 | $1.12 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $8.37
2018 EPS Consensus Estimate: $6.81
2019 EPS Consensus Estimate: $7.33
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
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| Q1 2017 | 1 | $2.53 | $2.53 | $2.53 |
| Q2 2017 | 1 | $1.56 | $1.56 | $1.56 |
| Q3 2017 | 1 | $1.53 | $1.53 | $1.53 |
| Q4 2017 | 1 | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 |
| Q1 2018 | 1 | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.83 |
| Q2 2018 | 1 | $1.70 | $1.70 | $1.70 |
| Q3 2018 | 1 | $1.02 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
| Q4 2018 | 1 | $2.26 | $2.26 | $2.26 |
| Q1 2019 | 1 | $1.66 | $1.66 | $1.66 |
| Q2 2019 | 1 | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 |
| Q3 2019 | 1 | $1.23 | $1.23 | $1.23 |
| Q4 2019 | 1 | $2.59 | $2.59 | $2.59 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Dividend History for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)Insider Ownership Percentage: 28.20%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 98.60%
Insider Trades by Quarter for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 6/9/2017 | Jackie C Willyard | SVP | Sell | 1,380 | $82.83 | $114,305.40 | |
| 6/2/2017 | Daniel Clinton Dyer | EVP | Sell | 1,800 | $81.00 | $145,800.00 | |
| 5/11/2017 | Tara Elizabeth Bullock | SVP | Sell | 390 | $80.08 | $31,231.20 | |
| 12/7/2016 | Darrell E Whitaker | Director | Sell | 1,180 | $62.74 | $74,033.20 | |
| 6/19/2015 | Francisco J Sauza | SVP | Sell | 4,000 | $82.51 | $330,040.00 | |
| 3/13/2015 | Jeff L Tinney | SVP | Sell | 4,400 | $90.29 | $397,276.00 | |
| 2/24/2015 | Daniel Clinton Dyer | SVP | Sell | 4,000 | $82.99 | $331,960.00 | |
| 12/12/2014 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Insider | Buy | 12,567 | $75.56 | $949,562.52 | |
| 12/4/2014 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Insider | Buy | 6,222 | $75.59 | $470,320.98 | |
| 11/28/2014 | James R Gilreath | Director | Sell | 1,172 | $77.01 | $90,255.72 | |
| 11/18/2014 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Insider | Buy | 18,453 | $76.25 | $1,407,041.25 | |
| 11/12/2014 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Insider | Buy | 6,972 | $76.00 | $529,872.00 | |
| 11/4/2014 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Insider | Buy | 129,580 | $71.56 | $9,272,744.80 | |
| 5/22/2014 | A Mclean III | CEO | Sell | 4,995 | $80.00 | $399,600.00 | |
| 5/12/2014 | Jeff Tinney | SVP | Sell | 2,400 | $80.35 | $192,840.00 | |
| 2/5/2014 | Ken Bramlett, Jr. | Director | Sell | 3,000 | $91.09 | $273,270.00 | |
| 1/30/2014 | James Gilreath | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $97.50 | $585,000.00 | |
| 12/12/2013 | Daniel Clinton Dyer | SVP | Sell | 7,311 | $86.41 | $631,743.51 | |
| 11/12/2013 | James Walters | SVP | Sell | 6,400 | $90.18 | $577,152.00 | |
| 9/17/2013 | Francisco Sauza | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $87.46 | $174,920.00 | |
| 8/20/2013 | Jeff Tinney | SVP | Sell | 1,000 | $87.67 | $87,670.00 | |
| 8/20/2013 | Ken Bramlett, Jr. | Director | Sell | 3,000 | $88.41 | $265,230.00 | |
| 8/14/2013 | Charles Way | Director | Sell | 6,000 | $86.54 | $519,240.00 | |
| 6/6/2013 | James D Walters | SVP | Sell | 1,800 | $93.82 | $168,876.00 | |
| 5/22/2013 | Mark C Roland | COO | Sell | 1,758 | $88.76 | $156,040.08 | |
| 5/9/2013 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Insider | Sell | 190,190 | $92.93 | $17,674,356.70 | |
| 2/25/2013 | A A Mclean III | CEO | Sell | 5,334 | $79.07 | $421,759.38 | |
| 9/5/2012 | James R Gilreath | Director | Sell | 10,100 | $74.40 | $751,440.00 | |
| 8/23/2012 | Charles D Way | Director | Sell | 4,500 | $72.74 | $327,330.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)
Latest Headlines for World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD)
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 | World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) Lowered to "Hold" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 19 at 6:20 PM |
 | World Acceptance Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : WRLD-US : July 18, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 9:33 AM |
| World Acceptance Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : WRLD-US : July 18, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 19 at 9:33 AM |
| World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 19 at 9:26 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to World Acceptance Corp. : July 14, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 15 at 9:45 AM |
| World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) Cut to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 13 at 12:02 PM |
| World Acceptance Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : WRLD-US : July 6, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 7 at 5:02 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to World Acceptance Corp. : July 4, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 5 at 11:39 AM |
| World Acceptance Corp. :WRLD-US: Earnings Analysis: Q4, 2017 By the Numbers : July 3, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 4 at 8:54 AM |
| Head to Head Survey: World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) & EZCORP (EZPW)
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 3 at 12:24 PM |
| World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) Files 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended on March 31, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 1 at 9:11 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Anticipate World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $126.86 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 30 at 1:36 PM |
| Brokerages Anticipate World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) to Announce $2.02 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 28 at 2:40 PM |
| World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 28 at 8:55 AM |
| Pawar Law Group Announces Investigation of Securities Claims Against World Acceptance Corporation - WRLD
finance.yahoo.com - June 22 at 2:48 PM |
| Robbins Arroyo LLP Is Investigating the Officers and Directors of World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) on Behalf of Shareholders
finance.yahoo.com - June 20 at 3:37 PM |
| INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of the Commencement of an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud Violations by the Board of Directors of World Acceptance Corporation -- WRLD
finance.yahoo.com - June 20 at 3:37 PM |
| IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces an Investigation of World Acceptance Corporation and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - June 20 at 9:20 AM |
 | World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) Dropped To Over A 1-Month Low
www.rttnews.com - June 17 at 7:21 AM |
| World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Rating Reiterated by BMO Capital Markets
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 16 at 9:23 PM |
| Harwood Feffer LLP Announces Investigation of World Acceptance Corporation
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 9:08 PM |
| IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces an Investigation of World Acceptance Corporation and Advises Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 9:08 PM |
| World Acceptance Corporation Investors: Legal Investigation Commenced by Girard Gibbs LLP for Potential Securities Law Violations
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 9:08 PM |
| Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Is Investigating World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) on Behalf of Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 9:08 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Goldberg Law PC Announces an Investigation of World Acceptance Corporation
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 9:08 PM |
 | World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)
seekingalpha.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
 | SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of World Acceptance Corp. - WRLD
www.bizjournals.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| EQUITY ALERT: Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of Securities Claims Against World Acceptance Corporation
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| WORLD ACCEPTANCE INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 Investing in World Acceptance Corporation to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Lundin Law PC Announces an Investigation of World Acceptance Corporation and Advises Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of the Commencement of an Investigation Involving Possible Securities Fraud Violations by the Board of Directors of World Acceptance Corporation
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces Investigation of World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD)
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| INVESTOR ALERT: Goldberg Law PC Announces an Investigation of World Acceptance Corporation
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Commences Investigation on Behalf of World Acceptance Corporation Investors
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| IMPORTANT SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Khang & Khang LLP Announces an Investigation of World Acceptance Corporation and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm
finance.yahoo.com - June 15 at 4:08 PM |
| World Acceptance down nearly 10% after disclosing Mexico probe
seekingalpha.com - June 15 at 10:29 AM |
 | World Acceptance (WRLD) Files to Delay 10-K
www.streetinsider.com - June 15 at 5:49 AM |
| World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) SVP Sells $114,305.40 in Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 12 at 1:34 PM |
| World Acceptance (WRLD): Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions
finance.yahoo.com - June 8 at 2:07 AM |
| $126.86 Million in Sales Expected for World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 4 at 9:02 AM |
| Daniel Clinton Dyer Sells 1,800 Shares of World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 2 at 8:21 PM |
| World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 2 at 6:52 PM |
| World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 2 at 4:50 PM |
| Brokerages Anticipate World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) to Announce $2.02 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 2 at 12:32 PM |
| Why World Acceptance (WRLD) Could Be Positioned for a Surge
finance.yahoo.com - May 23 at 8:04 PM |
| TheStreet Upgrades World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) to B-
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 13 at 4:36 PM |
| World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 13 at 9:04 AM |
| Tara Elizabeth Bullock Sells 390 Shares of World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 4:26 PM |
| Jefferies Group Brokers Increase Earnings Estimates for World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 3:52 PM |
| World Acceptance Corp. to Post Q2 2018 Earnings of $1.70 Per Share, Jefferies Group Forecasts (WRLD)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 11 at 1:50 PM |
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Chart for Sunday, July, 23, 2017
