World Acceptance Corp

Day range

$161.06 – $170.62

Open

$168.73

Prev close

$165.66

Volume

56.15K

Market cap

$772.04M

Shares out

4.66M

P/E

19.62

P/S

1.30

P/B

2.13

P/FCF

2.95

ROE

10.9%

ROA

3.6%

Debt/Equity

1.58

Div yield

0.00%

As of Nov 3, 2026

• Quarterly earningsOct 23, 2026

  On October 23, 2026, World Acceptance Corporation ("WRLD") issued a press release announcing financial information for its second quarter ended September 30, 2026.

• Executive compensation changeSep 21, 2026

  In connection with the Appointment, the Company and Mr. Calmes entered into a new employment agreement dated September 21, 2026 ... [providing] base salary of $600,000; annual incentive bonus opportunity of up to 100% of base salary, with a guaranteed bonus of $300,000 for fiscal 2027; an additional long-term equity incentive grant valued at $500,000; severance and change-in-control provisions ... and customary restrictive covenants.

• Share repurchase programAug 13, 2026

  On August 13, 2026, the Board of Directors of World Acceptance Corporation (the "Company") approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $50.0 million of its outstanding common stock inclusive of any amount that remains available for repurchase under prior repurchase authorizations.

• Credit facilityJul 1, 2026

  On June 29, 2026, World Acceptance Corporation (the "Company") entered into an Accordion Increase (the "Accordion Increase") under its Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of July 22, 2025... the Company requested, and Investar Bank, National Association (the "Increasing Lender") agreed to provide, an Accordion Increase in the amount of $15.0 million, to be effected through a new Commitment of $15.0 million from the Increasing Lender. After giving effect to the Accordion Increase, the aggregate Commitments of all lenders under the Revolving Credit Agreement increased from $640.0 million to $655.0 million.

• Executive compensation changeJun 4, 2026

  Conditioned on Ms. Matricciani's execution of a separation agreement and general release, and consistent with the terms of her employment agreement, Ms. Matricciani will be entitled to receive the following: (i) a lump sum payment of her accrued salary through June 3, 2026, unused vacation pay, and expenses; (ii) retention of the $350,000 cash inducement award; (iii) severance pay consisting of her continued base salary through April 12, 2027 in the amount of $38,461.54 payable every two weeks; (iv) retention of 592 shares of previously vested restricted stock; and (v) a lump sum payment equal to the total premiums for COBRA coverage through April 12, 2027.

Days to cover

7.5

Short interest

378.95K

Avg volume

50.54K

As of Oct 15, 2026 · reported to FINRA twice monthly.

• World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach Investigation: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Probes Class Action Claims After Customer Data Is Exposed
  negativeGlobeNewswire Inc.· Oct 2, 2026
• World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach Exposes Personal Information: Murphy Law Firm Investigates Legal Claims
  negativeGlobeNewswire Inc.· Oct 2, 2026
• World Acceptance (WRLD) Earnings Call Transcript
  positiveThe Motley Fool· Jan 27, 2026
• World Acceptance Posts Q1 Profit Drop
  negativeThe Motley Fool· Jul 25, 2025
• Here's Why Investors Should Hold Bread Financial (BFH) Now
  Zacks Investment Research· Jul 1, 2024