World Acceptance (WRLD) to Release Earnings on Friday

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLDGet Free Report) is projected to issue its quarterly earnings data before the market opens on Friday, January 17th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.23 per share and revenue of $136,670.00 billion for the quarter.

World Acceptance Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WRLD traded up $4.57 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $119.98. The stock had a trading volume of 11,552 shares, compared to its average volume of 19,495. The company has a quick ratio of 19.53, a current ratio of 19.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21. World Acceptance has a 12-month low of $101.85 and a 12-month high of $149.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $689.89 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.16 and a beta of 1.44. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $116.73 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $118.17.

Analyst Ratings Changes

WRLD has been the subject of several research reports. StockNews.com upgraded shares of World Acceptance from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Stephens initiated coverage on shares of World Acceptance in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $10.00 target price for the company.

Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on WRLD

Insider Transactions at World Acceptance

In other news, insider Luke J. Umstetter sold 550 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $114.30, for a total transaction of $62,865.00. Following the sale, the insider now directly owns 11,370 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,299,591. This represents a 4.61 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 43.20% of the company’s stock.

About World Acceptance

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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.

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