Upbound Group Q1 revenue up 3.7% to $1.2 billion; non-GAAP EPS $1.08
Upbound Group reported first-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, with consolidated revenue up 3.7% year over year to $1.2 billion, GAAP diluted EPS of $0.61 versus $0.42, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.08 versus $1.00. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance and issued second-quarter 2026 guidance, which shareholders can use to compare future results against the company's targets.
Key points
- Consolidated revenue of $1,219.7 million, up $43.4 million or 3.7% year over year; Adjusted EBITDA of $136.1 million, up 7.9%
- GAAP diluted EPS of $0.61 versus $0.42 a year earlier; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.08 versus $1.00
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $170.7 million, versus $148.0 million a year earlier; net leverage ratio of 2.6x at quarter-end, down from 2.9x at year-end
- Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue of $4.70 billion to $4.95 billion, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $4.00 to $4.35; second-quarter 2026 revenue guidance of $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion
The filing
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