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World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD), also known as World Finance, is a consumer finance company that reports regularly on its lending, credit performance, and capital decisions. This news page aggregates press releases and market updates that the company issues about its personal installment loan business, credit insurance activities, and personal tax preparation and filing services.
Readers can follow announcements on quarterly and annual financial results, where World Acceptance details trends in gross loans outstanding, customer base changes, delinquency metrics, and net charge-offs under its current expected credit loss (CECL) methodology. These releases often discuss shifts in portfolio mix between large and smaller installment loans, growth among new and former customers, and the performance of customers with different tenure levels.
News items also cover funding and balance sheet developments, such as the entry into a senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility, the establishment of a warehouse facility secured by consumer loan receivables, and redemptions of senior secured notes. The company uses press releases and Form 8-K filings to describe how these arrangements affect its borrowing capacity, interest expense, and capital structure.
Investors can also track capital allocation and governance updates, including share repurchase authorizations and activity, adoption of stock incentive plans, and outcomes of annual shareholder meetings. Management frequently highlights the company’s community-based branch network, its focus on customers who lack ready access to credit, and its approach to assessing customers’ ability to make payments.
By reviewing the WRLD news feed, users can see how World Acceptance communicates changes in its loan portfolio, credit quality, funding arrangements, and shareholder programs over time. This page provides a centralized view of the company’s official announcements and financial commentary.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) appointed J. Tobin Turner as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective February 17, 2026. Mr. Turner was Senior Vice President of Strategy and Analytics since 2023 and will oversee the branch network and day-to-day operations.
He holds a Ph.D. in Operations and Supply Chain Management, an MBA, prior academic leadership experience, and more than 10 years founding and managing multi-location service businesses.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025. Gross loans outstanding rose to $1.40 billion, up 1.5% year-over-year, while the unique customer base grew 4.1% year-over-year. Total third-quarter revenue was $141.3 million, up 1.9% year-over-year. The quarter included a $0.9 million net loss (diluted loss $0.19) versus net income of $13.4 million a year earlier, driven by a higher provision for credit losses of $51.4 million and increased G&A expenses. The company repurchased ~11.0% of shares fiscal year to date.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) will webcast its third quarter 2026 conference call on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company's earnings release will be issued prior to the call. A live, real-time webcast and an immediate online replay will be available, with the replay accessible for 30 days following the call.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Branch Operations Officer D. Clinton Dyer will retire effective March 31, 2026 after a 30-year career. Between now and the retirement date, the company said operational responsibilities will transfer to J. Tobin Turner, senior vice president of strategy and analytics, who holds a Ph.D. in operations and supply chain management and an MBA. The company is finalizing transition planning and highlighted Mr. Dyer’s long tenure, leadership, and contributions to branch operations and customer relationships.
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) reported Q2 fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Gross loans outstanding rose to $1.32B, up 1.5% year‑over‑year and up 4.0% sequentially, marking the first YOY loan growth since September 2022. Total revenues were $134.5M, up 2.3% YOY. The company recorded a net loss per diluted share of $0.38, driven by $3.7M of early bond redemption expenses and higher share‑based compensation. Other actions: established a $175M warehouse facility, amended its revolver, redeemed remaining bonds, and repurchased $66.6M (7.4%) of shares in the quarter.
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will webcast its second quarter 2026 conference call on Thursday, October 23.
The company will issue its earnings release prior to the call. The live webcast begins at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and an online replay will be available immediately and remain accessible for 30 days.
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) reported its Q1 FY2026 financial results with mixed performance. Total revenues increased to $132.5 million, up 2.3% year-over-year, while net income decreased to $1.3 million ($0.25 per diluted share) from $9.9 million ($1.79 per share) in Q1 FY2025.
The company grew outstanding loans by $38.7 million from March 31, 2025, with total delinquency decreasing by $15.9 million compared to June 30, 2024. The customer base increased by 4.0%, and loan yields improved by 234 basis points year-over-year.
Notable developments include a new $640 million senior secured credit facility, authorization of a $100 million share repurchase program, and plans to redeem all outstanding 7.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2026.
World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) has scheduled its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. The company will release its earnings report before the call. Investors can access the live webcast online, and a replay will be available for 30 days following the presentation.
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) reported strong Q4 fiscal 2025 results, with net income rising to $44.3 million and diluted earnings per share reaching $8.13, up from $6.09 in the prior year. Total revenues increased 3.8% to $165.3 million.
Key highlights include:
- Customer base grew 3.5% year-over-year
- Gross loans outstanding decreased 4.0% to $1.23 billion
- Tax preparation revenue increased 25.8%
- 1,024 branches operational as of March 31, 2025
The company's portfolio showed mixed results with new customer loan volume up 1.3%, while refinance volume decreased 14.2%. The provision for credit losses increased to $33.0 million. General and administrative expenses decreased 7.9% to $65.9 million. The company maintained active share repurchases, buying back 225,985 shares for approximately $32.0 million during Q4.
World Acceptance (NASDAQ: WRLD) has announced its upcoming fourth quarter 2025 conference call, scheduled for Tuesday, April 29. The company will release its earnings report before the call, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The event will be accessible through a live online webcast, with a replay available for 30 days following the broadcast.