Charles Way Sells Shares of World Acceptance Corporation

On June 26, 2026, Charles Way, associated with World Acceptance Corporation, sold 833 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $210 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $174,930. This sale was part of a planned transaction.

Insider Buying and Selling at World Acceptance Corporation

Charles Way sold 833 shares on June 26, 2026, as part of a planned transaction. Other notable recent insider sales include Alice Lindsay Caulder, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, who sold 609 shares at $181 on June 15, 2026, and Luke Umstetter, who sold 1,000 shares at $181.66 on June 12, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in World Acceptance Corporation

UBS Group AG significantly increased its holdings in World Acceptance Corporation by 79,118 shares, marking a 145.6% rise, ending with 133,469 shares valued at $18.02 million. AQR Capital Management LLC also boosted its position by 90,608 shares, a 140.8% increase, to a total of 154,966 shares worth about $20.93 million. Meanwhile, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 23,631 shares, a 5% decrease, leaving it with 452,411 shares valued at $61.09 million.

World Acceptance Corporation Stock Up 18.8%

Shares of NasdaqGS:WRLD traded near $213.77 on Monday. World Acceptance Corporation boasts a market cap of approximately $991.96 million. It has a P/E ratio of 31.07 and a forward P/E of 15.14, with a beta of 1.199. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from a low of $110.00 to a high of $214.89. The company's 50-day moving average is $161.69, while its 200-day moving average is $149.60.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have been keeping an eye on World Acceptance Corporation. On January 22, 2024, Janney Montgomery maintained a hold rating with a price target of $132. Stephens also maintained a sell rating on the same day with a target of $113. Overall, the consensus target price stands at $141, with one analyst providing an opinion.

About World Acceptance Corporation

World Acceptance Corporation, based in Greenville, South Carolina, operates in the financial services sector, specifically in credit services. Founded in 1962, the company offers various consumer finance products, including short- and medium-term installment loans, credit insurance, and ancillary services. It also provides income tax preparation and electronic filing services. The company caters primarily to individuals with limited access to traditional credit sources like banks and credit unions. Mr. John L. Calmes Jr. serves as the company's CEO, overseeing approximately 2,907 employees.

Bottom Line

Charles Way's recent planned sale of World Acceptance Corporation shares is one of several insider transactions in the company. Investors often monitor such activities for insights into insider sentiment. As a reminder, insider transactions are typically disclosed after the fact and don't necessarily indicate future stock performance.