World Acceptance Q4 revenue rises 7.4% to $177.6 million; net income falls to $36.5 million
World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenue rose 7.4% and gross loans grew 4.4% year over year, but net income fell to $36.5 million from $44.3 million as credit-loss provisions and general and administrative expenses increased.
Key points
- Total revenues rose 7.4% to $177.6 million from $165.3 million a year earlier.
- Net income was $36.5 million, or $7.70 per diluted share, versus $44.3 million, or $8.13 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.
- The provision for credit losses rose to $36.8 million from $33.0 million, and general and administrative expenses rose 23.6% to $81.5 million.
- The company repurchased 282,607 shares for approximately $37.8 million in the quarter and had $12.2 million of remaining share repurchase capacity as of March 31, 2026.
The filing
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