World Acceptance SVP Sells Shares Worth $110,229
Caulder Alice Lindsay sold 609 shares of World Acceptance at $181 each.
Key Points
- Caulder Alice Lindsay, SVP of Human Resources at World Acceptance Corporation, sold 609 shares on June 15, 2026, at $181 each, totaling $110,229.
- World Acceptance Corporation, trading under NasdaqGS:WRLD, has a market cap of about $803.5 million and a P/E ratio of 25.2.
- Prescott General Partners holds 1,512,424 shares, while BlackRock and Dimensional Fund Advisors reduced their positions in World Acceptance.
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On June 15, 2026, Caulder Alice Lindsay, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at World Acceptance Corporation, sold 609 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $181 each, amounting to a total value of $110,229. This transaction was not part of a pre-arranged trading plan.
Other Institutional Activity in World Acceptance
Prescott General Partners LLC maintained its position in World Acceptance, holding steady at 1,512,424 shares valued at approximately $204.2 million. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its stake by 23,631 shares, leaving it with 452,411 shares worth about $61.1 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP also reduced its holdings by 13,277 shares, resulting in 224,602 shares valued at $30.3 million. On the other hand, AQR Capital Management LLC significantly increased its position by 90,608 shares, bringing its total to 154,966 shares valued at $20.9 million. UBS Group AG added 79,118 shares to its portfolio, ending with 133,469 shares worth approximately $18 million.
World Acceptance Corporation Stock Down 11.3%
Shares of NasdaqGS:WRLD traded near $177.88 recently. World Acceptance Corporation has a market capitalization of about $803.5 million. The company's P/E ratio is 25.2, while its forward P/E stands at 12.3. With a beta of 1.199, the stock shows moderate volatility. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from a low of $110.00 to a high of $185.48. The 50-day moving average is $154.83, and the 200-day moving average is $149.00. The company has a high current ratio of 14.61 and a quick ratio of 14.22, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 188.37.
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Recent Earnings
World Acceptance Corporation reported a revenue of approximately $584.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of 7.3%. The company's net margin is 5.91%, and it has a return on equity of 8.78%. Earnings per share (EPS) stand at $6.88. The company is expected to announce its next earnings on July 23, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at World Acceptance Corporation
In addition to Caulder Alice Lindsay's recent sale, other insiders have also been active. Luke Umstetter sold 1,000 shares at an average price of $181.66 on June 12, 2026. Janet Lewis Matricciani, Interim President and CEO, sold 6,503 shares on June 3, 2026, with no price disclosed. Benjamin Robinson III made planned sales of 90 and 180 shares on May 22 and April 30, 2026, respectively.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Although no recent analyst updates are available, previous reports show that Janney Montgomery maintained a 'hold' rating with a $132 target on January 22, 2024, while Stephens kept a 'sell' rating with a $113 target the same day. The consensus target mean price is $141, based on one analyst opinion.
About World Acceptance Corporation
World Acceptance Corporation operates in the financial services sector, primarily within the credit services industry. The company provides various consumer finance services, including short-term and medium-term installment loans, credit insurance, and other related products. It also offers income tax preparation and electronic filing services. Based in Greenville, South Carolina, the company is led by CEO John L. Calmes Jr. and employs about 2,907 people.
Bottom Line
Caulder Alice Lindsay's recent sale of shares in World Acceptance Corporation is part of the ongoing insider activity within the company. Investors often track such moves to gauge insider sentiment, although these trades are not always indicative of future stock performance. As always, it's important to remember that 13F filings and insider transaction reports are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.
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