World Acceptance (WRLD) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) will be issuing its quarterly earnings data before the market opens on Thursday, May 2nd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $4.35 per share for the quarter. Parties interested in listening to the company’s conference call can do so using this link.

World Acceptance Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WRLD opened at $137.57 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $133.14 and its 200-day moving average price is $126.24. World Acceptance has a twelve month low of $88.79 and a twelve month high of $160.07. The company has a quick ratio of 20.46, a current ratio of 20.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $836.43 million, a PE ratio of 11.92 and a beta of 1.43.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Luke J. Umstetter sold 400 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $131.41, for a total value of $52,564.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 15,188 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,995,855.08. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 40.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About World Acceptance

World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States. The company offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance, and ancillary products and services to individuals. It also provides income tax return preparation and filing services; and automobile club memberships.