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World Acceptance Corporation Reports Fiscal 2027 Second Quarter Results

$WRLDPress releaseOct 23, 2026, 7:30 AM ETRead the release

World Acceptance posted Q2 FY2027 net income of $8.8 million ($1.92 per diluted share), a $10.4 million swing from a $1.7 million loss a year earlier, on revenue of $139.2 million, up 3.2%. Profitability improved on a $3.8 million lower credit-loss provision, a 2.9% drop in G&A expenses to 50.2% of revenues, and 158 basis points of yield expansion; the company also repurchased 3.0% of its outstanding shares for roughly $25 million. Growth remains the weak spot: new-customer loan volume fell 18.1%, the customer base shrank 5.4% year-over-year, and net charge-offs ticked up to 17.6% of average net loans.

Key figures

Eps
1.92
Revenue
$139.2 million
Revenue Yoy
3.2%
Roa ttm
4.6%
Roe ttm
13.9%
Branches
1009
Net income
8800000
Gross loans
1319000000
Buyback value
25000000
Buyback shares
133199
Debt to equity
1.7:1
Customer base change
-5.4%
Net charge off ratio
17.6%
Refinance volume yoy
+4.4%
Six month net income
14900000
Provision for credit losses
46000000
New customer loan volume yoy
-18.1%
Ceo transition expense pre tax
4800000
Six month adjusted eps non gaap
4.05

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