About World Acceptance Corp
- Industry: Financial Services
- Exchange: NASDAQ NMS - GLOBAL MARKET
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.loansbyworld.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for WRLD?
The 52-week high is $227.68 and the 52-week low is $110.
What is the P/E ratio for WRLD?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 20.45.
What is the dividend yield for WRLD?
This company does not currently pay a dividend or the data is unavailable.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 11.00%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 6.65%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 1.90.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for WRLD over the last few months:
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World Acceptance Corporation Names John L. Calmes Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer
GREENVILLE, S.C., September 21, 2026--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) ("World Acceptance" or "the Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John L. Calmes Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21, 2026. Mr. Calmes most recently served as the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, and Treasurer.
World Acceptance Appoints John L. Calmes Jr. As President, CEO, Effective Immediately
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Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Shares Changed | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Calmes John L Jr | +1,960 | - | - |
| 2026-08-14 | Prescott General Partners LLC | -7,992 | $187.69 | $1,500,018 |
| 2026-08-14 | Prescott General Partners LLC | -42,091 | $187.69 | $7,900,060 |
| 2026-08-14 | Prescott General Partners LLC | -10,656 | $187.69 | $2,000,025 |
| 2026-08-14 | Prescott General Partners LLC | -72,460 | $187.69 | $13,600,017 |
| 2026-08-12 | Childers Jason E. | -2,000 | $190.74 | $381,480 |
| 2026-08-10 | Robinson Benjamin E III | -90 | $187.26 | $16,853 |
| 2026-08-03 | McIntyre Scott | -1,300 | $185 | $240,500 |
| 2026-07-30 | Calmes John L Jr | -2,000 | $186 | $372,000 |
| 2026-07-02 | Prescott General Partners LLC | -56,274 | $219.46 | $12,349,892 |
| 2026-06-30 | WAY CHARLES D | -833 | $225 | $187,425 |
| 2026-06-29 | Robinson Benjamin E III | -2,031 | - | - |
| 2026-06-29 | Robinson Benjamin E III | -2,031 | $222.77 | $452,446 |
| 2026-06-29 | Robinson Benjamin E III | +2,031 | $188.38 | $382,600 |
| 2026-06-15 | Caulder Alice Lindsay | -609 | $181 | $110,229 |
| 2026-06-12 | Umstetter Luke J. | -1,000 | $181.66 | $181,660 |
| 2026-06-03 | Matricciani Janet Lewis | -6,503 | - | - |
| 2026-05-22 | Robinson Benjamin E III | -90 | $160 | $14,400 |
| 2026-05-13 | Matricciani Janet Lewis | -264 | $149.88 | $39,568 |
| 2026-04-30 | Robinson Benjamin E III | -180 | $160 | $28,800 |
| 2026-04-16 | Matricciani Janet Lewis | +7,095 | - | - |
| 2026-04-10 | Prashad R Chad | -8,277 | $148.8 | $1,231,618 |
| 2026-03-31 | Dyer Daniel Clinton | -3,467 | $135.04 | $468,184 |
| 2026-03-10 | Calmes John L Jr | -1,000 | $141.88 | $141,880 |
| 2026-02-17 | Turner James Tobin | +6,000 | - | - |
| 2025-12-19 | Prashad R Chad | -6,300 | - | - |
| 2025-12-18 | Caulder Alice Lindsay | -1,224 | $147.94 | $181,079 |
| 2025-12-18 | McIntyre Scott | -1,224 | $147.94 | $181,079 |
| 2025-12-18 | Childers Jason E. | -1,224 | $147.94 | $181,079 |
| 2025-12-18 | Umstetter Luke J. | -2,040 | $147.94 | $301,798 |
| 2025-12-18 | Prashad R Chad | -5,304 | $147.94 | $784,674 |
| 2025-12-18 | Prashad R Chad | -724 | $148.62 | $107,601 |
| 2025-12-18 | Prashad R Chad | -1,476 | $147.71 | $218,020 |
| 2025-12-18 | Prashad R Chad | -800 | $146.72 | $117,376 |
| 2025-12-18 | Calmes John L Jr | -3,061 | $147.94 | $452,844 |
| 2025-12-18 | Dyer Daniel Clinton | -2,590 | $147.94 | $383,165 |
| 2025-12-17 | Calmes John L Jr | -811 | $149.47 | $121,220 |
| 2025-12-17 | Calmes John L Jr | -189 | $148.11 | $27,993 |
| 2025-12-16 | Dyer Daniel Clinton | -8,857 | $149 | $1,319,693 |
| 2025-12-15 | Dyer Daniel Clinton | -89 | $150 | $13,350 |