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World Acceptance Corp (symbol: WRLD) is headquartered at 113 E 4th St, Ocilla, Georgia, United States. The company operates a comprehensive small-loan consumer finance business, specializing in providing financial solutions tailored to individuals' needs. Their core offerings include short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, as well as related credit insurance and ancillary products and services.
World Acceptance Corp also extends its expertise to offer income tax return preparation services to both its loan customers and other clients. The company's mission is to provide accessible financial services that address the immediate and long-term needs of their clientele.
Recent achievements at World Acceptance Corp include a focus on enhancing their product portfolio and expanding their service offerings. Current projects involve developing new customer-friendly financial products and improving the digital experience for users.
Financially, the company maintains a robust position with steady growth in revenue reflecting their strategic initiatives and customer-centric approach. Through effective partnerships and continuous innovation, World Acceptance Corp strives to meet the evolving financial needs of individuals across diverse demographics.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD) reported Q2 fiscal 2025 results with net income of $22.1 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.99, up from $16.1 million and $2.71 in the prior year. Total revenues decreased 4.0% to $131.4 million. Gross loans outstanding were $1.30 billion, down 6.1% year-over-year but up 1.7% sequentially. The company saw improved loan growth with new, former and refinance loan customer volume increasing 20.8%, 11.5% and 2.9% respectively. Credit quality improved with 90+ days delinquency dropping to 3.4% from 3.7% year-over-year.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) has announced that it will host its second quarter 2025 conference call on Friday, October 25. The company will provide a real-time webcast and rebroadcast of the call, which will be accessible online. The earnings release will be issued prior to the call.
The live broadcast of the conference call will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 25. Interested parties can access the webcast through the provided link. Following the live broadcast, an online replay will be available immediately and will continue for 30 days.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD) reported its fiscal 2025 first-quarter results. The company achieved net income of $9.9 million and a diluted net income of $1.79 per share. Total revenues decreased by 7.0% to $129.5 million compared to the same quarter last year. Gross loans outstanding reduced by 8.8% year-over-year to $1.275 billion.
Interest and fee income declined by 4.7% to $111.2 million, while insurance income dropped by 19.4% to $12.9 million. General and administrative expenses fell by 9.9% to $61.4 million. The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved to 1.2:1, and the outstanding debt decreased to $492.7 million. The customer base reduced by 2.6% year-over-year. The company repurchased 79,324 shares of its common stock for $11.1 million during the quarter.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) has announced its upcoming first quarter 2025 conference call, scheduled for Friday, July 26. The company will provide a real-time webcast and rebroadcast of the call, with the earnings release to be issued prior to the event. The live broadcast will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will be available online. An online replay will be accessible immediately following the call and will remain available for 30 days.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, showcasing net income of $35.1 million and diluted net income per share of $6.09. The company focused on credit quality and conservative lending practices, resulting in improved recency delinquency rates and total revenues of $159.3 million. Gross loans outstanding decreased by 8.1% to $1.28 billion compared to the prior year. Despite a decrease in the customer base, the company saw an increase in unique borrowers and improved gross loan origination balances. CECL allowance and provision impact decreased, leading to lower net charge-offs and improved recency delinquency rates. G&A expenses and personnel expenses decreased, while the company's debt to equity ratio improved. World Acceptance also repurchased shares and reported a return on average assets and equity of 7.0% and 19.1%, respectively.