# World Acceptance Corp (WRLD)

> World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) trades at $161.97 (-2.23%) as of 3:55:40 PM EST on Nov 4, 2026, -8.47% over the past month. Market cap is $772.04M, with 7.5 days to cover in short interest.

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Data as of: 2026-11-04T20:55:40.193Z (15-minute delayed)
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## Price

**$161.97** -3.69 (-2.23%)
As of 3:55:40 PM EST on Nov 4, 2026 · 15-minute delayed
Nasdaq · usd

## Stock performance

How World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.

| Period | Return |
| --- | --- |
| 1D | -2.23% |
| 1W | -6.99% |
| 1M | -8.47% |
| YTD | +15.37% |
| 1Y | +20.53% |
| 52-wk range | $110.00 – $227.68 |

From daily closes through Nov 4, 2026.

## Key statistics

Today's trading snapshot for WRLD: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Day range | $160.52 – $170.62 |
| Open | $168.73 |
| Prev close | $165.66 |
| Volume | 74.03K |
| Market cap | $772.04M |
| Shares out | 4.66M |

## Valuation and profitability ratios

Valuation and profitability ratios for World Acceptance Corp: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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

## Insider trading

[World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) insider trading](https://massive.com/quote/wrld/insider-trading.md): open-market Form 4 buys and sells by World Acceptance Corp insiders over the last 12 months.

## 8-K filings

Material corporate events World Acceptance Corp has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.

- Oct 23, 2026 · [Quarterly earnings](https://massive.com/quote/sec-filings/8-k/earnings-releases.md)
  “On October 23, 2026, World Acceptance Corporation ("WRLD") issued a press release announcing financial information for its second quarter ended September 30, 2026.”
- Sep 21, 2026 · Executive compensation change
  “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.”
- Aug 13, 2026 · [Share repurchase program](https://massive.com/quote/sec-filings/8-k/share-buybacks.md)
  “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.”
- Jul 1, 2026 · Credit facility
  “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.”
- Jun 4, 2026 · Executive compensation change
  “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.”

## WRLD short interest

How heavily WRLD is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Days to cover | 7.5 |
| Short interest | 378.95K |
| Avg volume | 50.54K |

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

## WRLD news

The latest news and headlines about World Acceptance Corp (WRLD).

- [World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach Investigation: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Probes Class Action Claims After Customer Data Is Exposed](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/02/3374079/0/en/world-acceptance-corporation-data-breach-investigation-edelson-lechtzin-llp-probes-class-action-claims-after-customer-data-is-exposed.html) · GlobeNewswire Inc. · Oct 2, 2026 · negative sentiment
- [World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach Exposes Personal Information: Murphy Law Firm Investigates Legal Claims](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/02/3374072/0/en/world-acceptance-corporation-data-breach-exposes-personal-information-murphy-law-firm-investigates-legal-claims.html) · GlobeNewswire Inc. · Oct 2, 2026 · negative sentiment
- [World Acceptance (WRLD) Earnings Call Transcript](https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/01/27/world-acceptance-wrld-earnings-call-transcript/?source=iedfolrf0000001) · The Motley Fool · Jan 27, 2026 · positive sentiment
- [World Acceptance Posts Q1 Profit Drop](https://www.fool.com/data-news/2025/07/25/world-acceptance-posts-q1-profit-drop/?source=iedfolrf0000001) · The Motley Fool · Jul 25, 2025 · negative sentiment
- [Here's Why Investors Should Hold Bread Financial (BFH) Now](https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2295475/heres-why-investors-should-hold-bread-financial-bfh-now) · Zacks Investment Research · Jul 1, 2024

## About World Acceptance Corp

World Acceptance Corp operates a small-loan consumer finance (installment loan) business. It offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance and ancillary products and services to individuals. 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. The Company also offers income tax return preparation services to its loan customers and other individuals. The traditional installment loan industry is a fragmented segment of the consumer lending industry. The Company has one reportable segment: the consumer finance segment.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Market | stocks |
| Type | CS |
| Currency | USD |
| Industry | PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS |
| Employees | 2.91K |
| Listed | Nov 26, 1991 |

[Company website](https://www.loansbyworld.com)

## FAQ

### What is the World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) stock price today?

World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) is trading at $161.97 (-2.23% on the day) as of 3:55:40 PM EST on Nov 4, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.

### What is World Acceptance Corp?

World Acceptance Corp operates a small-loan consumer finance (installment loan) business. It offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance and ancillary products and services to individuals.

### What is the short interest in WRLD?

As of Oct 15, 2026, WRLD has 378.95K shares short and 7.5 days to cover.

### What exchange is WRLD listed on?

World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) trades on Nasdaq in USD, in the PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS industry.

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## Related

- [World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) insider trading](https://massive.com/quote/wrld/insider-trading.md)
- [SEC 8-K events](https://massive.com/quote/sec-filings/8-k.md)
- [Markets overview](https://massive.com/quote/index.md)

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