World Acceptance (WRLD) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Thursday

World Acceptance (NASDAQ:WRLD) is scheduled to be releasing its earnings data before the market opens on Thursday, May 2nd. Analysts expect World Acceptance to post earnings of $4.35 per share for the quarter. Persons that wish to register for the company’s earnings conference call can do so using this link.

World Acceptance Stock Performance

WRLD stock traded down $5.24 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $137.38. The stock had a trading volume of 13,324 shares, compared to its average volume of 42,574. The firm has a market capitalization of $835.27 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.36 and a beta of 1.43. World Acceptance has a 52 week low of $88.79 and a 52 week high of $160.07. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $133.14 and a 200 day simple moving average of $126.24. The company has a current ratio of 20.46, a quick ratio of 20.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Luke J. Umstetter sold 400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $131.41, for a total value of $52,564.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 15,188 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,995,855.08. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 40.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

World Acceptance Company Profile

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.