World Acceptance Corporation Names John L. Calmes Jr. as President and CEO

World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) reported Q2 2027 adjusted EPS of $1.92, with revenue up 3.2% YoY and provision expense down 7.7%. Credit quality improved, with front-end delinquency decreasing to 18.9%. The company maintained a cautious lending approach and expects steady progress in operational fundamentals. Management remains confident in the competitive environment but cautioned about potential pressure from gas prices on credit metrics.

World Acceptance (WRLD) reported Q2 2027 earnings of $1.92 per share, beating estimates by $1.13, while revenue of $139.2M missed expectations. Net income swung to $8.8M from a prior-year loss. Shares rose 2.7%. The company reduced credit loss provisions and repurchased 3% of outstanding shares.

WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORP (WRLD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: John L. Calmes, Jr. President and Chief Executive Officer (864) 298-9800 GREENVILLE, S.C. (October 23, 2026) - World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 20

World Acceptance Corporation reported Q2 GAAP EPS of $1.92, exceeding estimates by $1.14. Revenue was $139.2M, up 3.5% year-over-year but missing expectations by $1.5M. The company also noted a decrease in loans 0-60 days past due.

World Acceptance reported a 5.4% decline in customers but a 3.2% revenue increase to $139.2M in Q2. Net income rose to $8.8M per share, up $1.92. Loans past due decreased, and the company repurchased 3% of shares. World plans to cautiously expand lending to new customers.

World Acceptance Corp reported 2Q 2026 revenue of $139.2M and net income of $6.1M, up from $132.8M revenue and $1.6M net income a year earlier, according to its 10-Q. The company cited higher outstanding balances and improved interest yields for revenue growth, while new-customer loan volume fell 40.1%.