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Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role as a technology and data-driven provider of accessible and inclusive financial solutions for underserved consumers. Company announcements describe how its brands, including Acima, Brigit and Rent-A-Center, facilitate consumer transactions across store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
On this news page, readers can find press releases related to Upbound’s financial performance, such as quarterly earnings results and associated conference calls. Recent items include announcements of second and third quarter results, where the company highlights consolidated revenue trends, segment performance for Acima, Brigit and Rent-A-Center, and the use of non-GAAP financial measures like non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, along with explanations of those measures.
Upbound’s news flow also covers corporate actions and capital allocation decisions. The company has announced quarterly cash dividends approved by its board of directors for specified quarters, providing details on dividend amounts and record and payment dates. These releases give investors insight into Upbound’s approach to returning capital to shareholders.
In addition, the company issues news on strategic and organizational developments. Examples include the appointment of a Chief Growth Officer to lead an integrated growth organization focused on marketing, data, analytics, customer experience and product development, and the appointment of a new Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer. Upbound also publicizes key partnerships, such as Acima’s exclusive lease-to-own collaboration with Bob’s Discount Furniture, which illustrates how the company extends its financial solutions through retail partners.
Investors, analysts and other interested readers can use this page to follow Upbound’s corporate communications over time, including conference participation announcements, leadership updates, dividend declarations, and information about the performance and expansion of its operating units.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) business Acima announced it is now the exclusive lease-to-own (LTO) provider for Bob's Discount Furniture stores nationwide and online at mybobs.com, effective December 3, 2025.
The collaboration, which launched in 2012, expands Acima’s role offering flexible LTO options for customers without perfect credit, with quick applications via mobile, online, or in-store. Bob's operates more than 200 stores across 26 states, and the exclusivity aims to simplify checkout and broaden access to home furnishings.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) reported third quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025. Consolidated revenue rose 9.0% YoY to $1.2 billion. Acima delivered its eighth consecutive quarter of growth with GMV +11.0% YoY and revenue +10.4% YoY. Brigit posted 40.2% revenue growth YoY driven by 26.8% paying subscriber growth and 11.4% ARPU growth. Rent-A-Center same-store sales declined 3.6% YoY but improved 40 basis points vs Q2 2025; the company expects same-store sales to approach flat-to-positive in Q4 2025. Year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities was approximately $264 million, up about $97 million YoY. Leadership changes include a new CFO, Hal Khouri, and new Chief Growth Officer, Rebecca Wooters. Management tightened FY2025 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to $4.05–$4.15.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) announced that Hal Khouri will join as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective November 10, 2025. Khouri has over 30 years of experience across consumer banking, financial services, leasing, retail, consulting and government service and will report to CEO Fahmi Karam. From August 2019 through November 2025 Khouri served as EVP and CFO of goeasy (TSX: GSY); he previously held CFO roles at Walmart Canada Bank and JPMorgan Chase Canada Bank and senior roles at MBNA Canada, Deloitte and the Ontario Ministry of Finance. The appointment transfers CFO duties that had been held by CEO Fahmi Karam since June 2025 back to a dedicated finance executive and assigns Khouri responsibility for financial operations, capital allocation and investor relations.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) will report third-quarter 2025 financial results before market open on October 30, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET the same day to discuss results, with a live webcast accessible via the investor relations site https://investor.upbound.com. Presentation materials and a replay will be available on the investor site, with the replay posted beginning October 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Interested parties can join the live webcast or listen to the replay for the company’s prepared remarks and management Q&A.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology-driven provider of inclusive financial solutions, has announced a quarterly cash dividend. The company will pay a dividend of $0.39 per share for the fourth quarter of 2025. The dividend will be distributed on October 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) has appointed Rebecca Wooters as its first Chief Growth Officer, effective September 18, 2025. In this newly created role, Wooters will consolidate marketing, data, analytics, customer experience, and product development teams into an integrated group reporting directly to CEO Fahmi Karam.
Wooters brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience, most recently serving as Chief Digital Officer at Signet Jewelers (2020-2025). She previously held senior roles at Citigroup Inc., including Managing Director and Chief Customer Experience Officer. Named among the Top 25 Chief Digital Officers by Women We Admire in 2024 and 2025, Wooters is recognized for her expertise in digital transformation and customer engagement.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) has released its second quarter 2025 financial results, reporting total revenue of $1,158 million. The company achieved GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.26 and Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.12.
The company operates through several customer-facing brands including Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center®, with approximately 2,300 company-branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The difference between GAAP and Non-GAAP earnings primarily reflects special items including legal matters, asset depreciation and amortization from Acima and Brigit acquisitions, and Brigit-related compensation expenses.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology-driven provider of inclusive financial solutions, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings release for July 31, 2025, before market open.
The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Investors can access the live webcast and presentation materials through the company's investor relations website. A replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. ET on the same day.
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) has announced the opening of a new Rent-A-Center franchise store in Harlan, Kentucky. The store, operated by Raintree franchisee, is located at 168 Village Center Rd. and will celebrate its grand opening on May 30, 2025. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, prize drawings for an Ashley Furniture recliner and PlayStation 5, and a donation to Christ's Hands, Inc. to address food insecurity.
The new location expands Raintree's presence in Kentucky and Virginia, offering lease-to-own options for furniture, appliances, and electronics with no long-term debt obligations. Rent-A-Center currently operates approximately 2,300 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico through company-owned and franchise stores, website, and mobile app.