World Acceptance (WRLD) to Release Earnings on Tuesday

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) is expected to announce its earnings results 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.

World Acceptance Trading Down 2.3 %

NASDAQ WRLD opened at $126.18 on Thursday. World Acceptance has a 12 month low of $101.85 and a 12 month high of $149.31. The company has a current ratio of 19.53, a quick ratio of 19.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21. The firm has a market capitalization of $725.54 million, a PE ratio of 8.58 and a beta of 1.44. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $117.05 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $118.23.

Insider Buying and Selling at World Acceptance

In related news, insider Luke J. Umstetter sold 550 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.30, for a total transaction of $62,865.00. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 11,370 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,299,591. This represents a 4.61 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 43.20% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the stock. 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 began coverage on shares of World Acceptance in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock.

World Acceptance Company Profile

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.