World Acceptance Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2027 Conference Call on the Internet

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its second quarter conference call to be held on Friday, October 23, 2026. The earnings release will be issued prior to the call.The live broadcast of World Acceptance Corporation's conference call will be available online at WRLD 2Q27 Webcast on October 23 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The online replay will follow immediately and continue for 30 d.

Business Wire • 21 hours ago

PRIVACY ALERT: AWKO Law Investigates World Acceptance Corporation for Data Breach of Over 232,000 Records

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AWKO Law LLP is investigating a data breach that led to unauthorized access to the sensitive information of 232,401 individuals affiliated with World Acceptance Corporation, a South Carolina-based consumer finance company focused on small-balance installment loans. On August 24, 2026, an unauthorized third party accessed World Acceptance Corporation's network. Although the breach occurred in August 2026, World Acceptance Corporation did not begin notifying affect.

Business Wire • Oct 9, 2026

World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach Investigation: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Probes Class Action Claims After Customer Data Is Exposed

Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from a reported data breach at World Acceptance Corp

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 2, 2026

World Acceptance Corporation Data Breach Exposes Personal Information: Murphy Law Firm Investigates Legal Claims

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Murphy Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of all individuals whose personal and confidential information was compromised in the data breach involving World Acceptance Corporation. To join the class action lawsuit, visit our site HERE.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 2, 2026

World Acceptance Corporation Names John L. Calmes Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--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. "John has a deep understanding of our business and is largely responsible for the financial discipline we.

Business Wire • Sep 21, 2026

World Acceptance: A Buy As The Earnings Trough Reverses And Shares Outstanding Keep Shrinking

World Acceptance Corporation is rated Buy, with a $210–$225 valuation target, implying 11–18% upside as earnings recover and buybacks drive per-share value. WRLD's fiscal 2026 earnings trough was driven by transient factors; recent quarters show improving credit metrics, strong cash flow, and EPS normalization underway. The company repurchased 16.5% of shares in FY2026, leveraging $250M+ annual operating cash flow, but increased debt-to-equity from 1.2x to 1.7x to fund buybacks.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 31, 2026

Why World Acceptance Stock Soared Today

It obliterated the average analyst estimate for adjusted net income. Refinancing was the secret sauce during the quarter.

The Motley Fool • Jul 24, 2026

World Acceptance Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

World Acceptance NASDAQ: WRLD reported fiscal 2027 first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.12, supported by higher revenue, lower provision expense and continued improvement in portfolio credit metrics, according to comments from Chief Financial and Chief Strategy Officer John Kalmes during the company's earnings call.

MarketBeat • Jul 24, 2026

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WRLD--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2027. First fiscal quarter highlights Highlights from the first quarter include: Net income of $6.1 million or $1.33 per diluted share in the first quarter; Adjusted net income of $9.7 million or $2.12 per diluted share in the first quarter*; Total revenues increased $6.4 million to $139.2 million, or 4.8%, compared to the same quarter of the prior fisc.

Business Wire • Jul 24, 2026