World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD - Get Free Report) is expected to be issuing its quarterly earnings data before the market opens on Tuesday, January 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.23 per share and revenue of $131,785.00 billion for the quarter. Investors interested in registering for the company's conference call can do so using this link.
World Acceptance Price Performance
Shares of WRLD traded up $1.98 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $128.16. The stock had a trading volume of 20,547 shares, compared to its average volume of 20,789. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21, a current ratio of 19.53 and a quick ratio of 19.53. The company has a market capitalization of $736.92 million, a P/E ratio of 8.71 and a beta of 1.44. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $117.25 and its 200-day moving average price is $118.30. World Acceptance has a 52 week low of $101.85 and a 52 week high of $149.31.
Insider Activity at World Acceptance
In other World Acceptance news, insider Luke J. Umstetter sold 550 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Friday, November 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $114.30, for a total transaction of $62,865.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now owns 11,370 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,299,591. The trade was a 4.61 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 43.20% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research firms recently commented on WRLD. StockNews.com raised shares of World Acceptance from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, January 13th. Stephens assumed coverage on World Acceptance in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock.
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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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