World Acceptance (WRLD) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $172.37, +0.02% vs the prior close of $172.33.
- Volume 36.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WRLD ends flat (+0.0%) to $172.37. Closed at $172.37, +0.02% vs the prior close of $172.33. Day range $171.67–$176.33, opened at $172.59.
WRLD daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — WRLD ends flat (+0.0%) to $172.37
- Closed at $172.37, +0.02% vs the prior close of $172.33. Day range $171.67–$176.33, opened at $172.59.
- Volume was 36.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 66.39K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($182.83) and +6.3% vs its 200-day average ($162.16).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 24.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — WRLD dips 2.8% to $172.33
- Closed at $172.33, -2.77% vs the prior close of $177.24. Day range $172.20–$176.59, opened at $176.59.
- Volume was 49.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 68.02K.
- Price is -6.0% vs its 50-day average ($183.24) and +6.4% vs its 200-day average ($162.03).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 24.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — WRLD rises 0.5% to $177.24
- Closed at $177.24, +0.53% vs the prior close of $176.31. Day range $175.54–$177.64, opened at $177.35.
- Volume was 45.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 69.66K.
- Price is -3.5% vs its 50-day average ($183.66) and +9.5% vs its 200-day average ($161.91).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 22.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — WRLD rises 0.5% to $176.31
- Closed at $176.31, +0.47% vs the prior close of $175.48. Day range $174.35–$178.28, opened at $176.99.
- Volume was 48.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 70.63K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($183.88) and +9.0% vs its 200-day average ($161.76).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 22.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — WRLD dips 2.6% to $175.48
- Closed at $175.48, -2.62% vs the prior close of $180.20. Day range $175.25–$179.67, opened at $179.67.
- Volume was 35.10K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 73.20K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($183.95) and +8.6% vs its 200-day average ($161.60).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 22.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — WRLD rises 2.1% to $180.20
- Closed at $180.20, +2.13% vs the prior close of $176.44. Day range $174.84–$181.17, opened at $175.50.
- Volume was 50.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 75.91K.
- Price is -2.1% vs its 50-day average ($184.06) and +11.6% vs its 200-day average ($161.45).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 20.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — WRLD ends flat (-0.3%) to $176.44
- Closed at $176.44, -0.29% vs the prior close of $176.96. Day range $172.63–$177.20, opened at $172.70.
- Volume was 45.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 79.24K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.2% vs its 50-day average ($184.17) and +9.4% vs its 200-day average ($161.26).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 22.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — WRLD rises 0.4% to $176.96, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $176.96, +0.39% vs the prior close of $176.28. Day range $174.66–$177.80, opened at $177.80.
- Volume was 55.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 82.45K.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($184.43) and +9.8% vs its 200-day average ($161.12).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 22.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — WRLD rises 1.1% to $176.28, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $176.28, +1.05% vs the prior close of $174.44. Day range $173.12–$177.81, opened at $173.12.
- Volume was 63.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 88.25K.
- Price is -4.6% vs its 50-day average ($184.81) and +9.5% vs its 200-day average ($160.97).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 22.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — WRLD rises 1.6% to $174.44
- Closed at $174.44, +1.64% vs the prior close of $171.63. Day range $172.10–$176.83, opened at $172.10.
- Volume was 46.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 89.64K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($185.38) and +8.5% vs its 200-day average ($160.82).
- 52-week range $110.00–$227.68; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 23.4% below the 52-week high.
WRLD latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WRLD in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Calmes John L Jr received an award of 1,960 shares on Sep 24, 2026; now holds 50,294
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 19, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Prescott General Partners Llc sold 10,656 shares at $187.69 (≈$2.00M) on Aug 14, 2026
- Prescott General Partners Llc sold 72,460 shares at $187.69 (≈$13.60M) on Aug 14, 2026
- Prescott General Partners Llc sold 7,992 shares at $187.69 (≈$1.50M) on Aug 14, 2026
- Prescott General Partners Llc sold 42,091 shares at $187.69 (≈$7.90M) on Aug 14, 2026
- Smith Thomas W sold 10,656 shares at $187.69 (≈$2.00M) on Aug 14, 2026
- Smith Thomas W sold 72,460 shares at $187.69 (≈$13.60M) on Aug 14, 2026
- …plus 6 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 18, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Childers Jason E. sold 2,000 shares at $190.74 (≈$381.48K) on Aug 12, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Robinson Benjamin E Iii sold 90 shares at $187.26 (≈$16.85K) on Aug 10, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $139.21M (prior year $132.77M) (+4.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $6.11M (prior year $1.58M) (+285.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.33 (prior year $0.30) (+343.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 24, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 22, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Jul 22, 2026 · Form ARS — Annual report to shareholders
Annual report to shareholders
Jul 7, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Things to know before you trade WRLD
- Last results release: Jul 24, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Jan 27, 2026, Oct 23, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 23, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.29% (largest 6.1%).
- Liquidity: about 57.38K shares (≈$9.89M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $172.37 vs a range of $110.00–$227.68 (53% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: General Partners Llc Prescott sold 10,656 shares on Aug 14, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 21, 2026; 8-K Aug 19, 2026; 8-K Aug 13, 2026.
- Share count: 4.66M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), -14.4% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Personal Credit Institutions.
WRLD market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 172.59 | 176.33 | 171.67 | 172.37 | 36.60K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 176.59 | 176.59 | 172.20 | 172.33 | 49.90K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 177.35 | 177.64 | 175.54 | 177.24 | 45.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 176.99 | 178.28 | 174.35 | 176.31 | 48.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 179.67 | 179.67 | 175.25 | 175.48 | 35.10K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 175.50 | 181.17 | 174.84 | 180.20 | 50.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 172.70 | 177.20 | 172.63 | 176.44 | 45.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 177.80 | 177.80 | 174.66 | 176.96 | 55.60K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 173.12 | 177.81 | 173.12 | 176.28 | 63.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 172.10 | 176.83 | 172.10 | 174.44 | 46.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 172.65 | 173.10 | 167.39 | 171.63 | 75.20K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 172.39 | 172.74 | 169.44 | 170.78 | 87.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 170.68 | 174.00 | 168.55 | 172.51 | 38.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 171.87 | 173.35 | 170.11 | 171.38 | 48.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 172.23 | 173.99 | 171.20 | 171.99 | 54.10K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 170.10 | 171.47 | 168.60 | 170.75 | 62.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 170.96 | 172.38 | 169.43 | 170.07 | 51.90K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 171.95 | 175.40 | 170.58 | 172.99 | 75.50K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 179.64 | 181.47 | 168.17 | 171.09 | 115.10K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 182.55 | 183.24 | 181.10 | 182.14 | 62.80K |
About World Acceptance
World Acceptance (WRLD) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Personal Credit Institutions”. Its business address is in GREENVILLE, SC. State of incorporation: SC. Fiscal year ends March 31. SEC CIK 108385.
WRLD board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| R Chad Prashad | President and CEO | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Benjamin E Iii Robinson | Director | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Scott J Vassalluzzo | Member of Section 13(d) Group | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Charles D Way | Director | Jul 1, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| John L Jr Calmes | See remarks | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Alice Lindsay Caulder | SVP, Human Resources | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Jason E. Childers | SVP, Information Technology | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Daniel Clinton Dyer | See remarks | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Janet Lewis Matricciani | Interim President and CEO | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Scott Mcintyre | SVP, Accounting | Aug 4, 2026 |
| R Chad Prashad | President and CEO | Apr 14, 2026 |
| James Tobin Turner | EVP, Chief Operating Officer | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Luke J. Umstetter | See remarks | Jun 15, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | General Partners Llc Prescott | Sale | 10,656 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | General Partners Llc Prescott | Sale | 72,460 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | General Partners Llc Prescott | Sale | 7,992 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | General Partners Llc Prescott | Sale | 42,091 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Thomas W Smith | Sale | 10,656 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Thomas W Smith | Sale | 72,460 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Thomas W Smith | Sale | 7,992 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Thomas W Smith | Sale | 42,091 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Sale | 10,656 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Sale | 72,460 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Sale | 7,992 | $187.69 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Scott J Vassalluzzo | Sale | 42,091 | $187.69 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Jason E. Childers | Sale | 2,000 | $190.74 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Benjamin E Iii Robinson | Sale | 90 | $187.26 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Scott Mcintyre | Sale | 1,300 | $185.00 |
WRLD financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $585.17M | $34.59M | 6.88 | $259.36M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $564.17M | $89.24M | 16.21 | $254.16M |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $572.81M | $77.05M | 13.14 | $265.78M |
| Mar 31, 2023 | $616.55M | $21.23M | 3.60 | $291.55M |
| Mar 31, 2022 | $585.19M | $53.92M | 8.47 | $272.45M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $1.08B, total liabilities $716.86M, cash $10.42M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
WRLD earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $204.67 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $147.16 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $117.51 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $155.00 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $154.82 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $141.97 |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $150.39 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $115.30 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 20, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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