World Acceptance (WRLD) Insider III Sells $452K of Stock

On June 29, 2026, Robinson Benjamin III sold 2,031 shares of World Acceptance Corporation (NasdaqGS: WRLD) at an average price of $222.77 per share. The transaction was valued at approximately $452,445.87 and was executed as part of a planned trade.

Insider Buying and Selling at World Acceptance Corporation

Robinson Benjamin III made several transactions on June 29, 2026, including both buying and selling 2,031 shares of World Acceptance Corporation, with the selling price at $222.77. Another insider, Charles Way, sold 833 shares at $225.00 on June 30, 2026, also under a planned sale. Alice Lindsay Caulder, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, sold 609 shares at $181.00 on June 15, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in World Acceptance Corporation

Prescott General Partners LLC maintained its position in World Acceptance Corporation with 1,512,424 shares worth about $204.24 million. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 23,631 shares, now holding 452,411 shares valued at approximately $61.09 million, marking a 5.0% decrease. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP also cut its stake by 13,277 shares, ending with 224,602 shares worth about $30.33 million, a 5.6% decrease. AQR Capital Management LLC significantly increased its position by 90,608 shares, now holding 154,966 shares valued at $20.93 million, a 140.8% increase. UBS Group AG also grew its stake by 79,118 shares, holding 133,469 shares worth $18.02 million, a 145.6% increase.

World Acceptance Corporation Stock Up 22.9%

As of Wednesday, shares of World Acceptance Corporation traded near $223.83. The company has a market cap of about $1.04 billion and a P/E ratio of 32.5. Its forward P/E is 15.9, and it carries a beta of 1.199. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from a low of $110.00 to a high of $227.61. The 50-day moving average is $163.55, and the 200-day moving average is $149.89. The company has a current ratio of 14.61 and a quick ratio of 14.22, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 188.37.

Recent Earnings

World Acceptance Corporation reported revenue of $584.79 million with a growth rate of 7.3%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) stood at $6.88, with a net margin of 5.91% and a return on equity (ROE) of 8.78%. The next earnings report is expected on July 23, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On January 22, 2024, Janney Montgomery maintained a hold rating on World Acceptance Corporation with a price target of $132. Stephens also maintained a sell rating at the same time, with a target of $113. The consensus target price is $141.00, based on one analyst opinion.

About World Acceptance Corporation

World Acceptance Corporation is a financial services company based in Greenville, South Carolina. It provides consumer finance solutions, including short-term and medium-term installment loans, credit insurance, and related services. The company also offers tax preparation and electronic filing services. Led by CEO John L. Calmes Jr., World Acceptance serves individuals with limited access to traditional credit options like banks and credit card lenders. The company employs approximately 2,907 people.

Bottom Line

Robinson Benjamin III's recent sale of shares in World Acceptance Corporation is part of a planned transaction. With a significant market presence and upcoming earnings report, the company's financial activities are closely watched by investors. As always, it's important to remember that insider transactions reported here are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.