AUG 26·SEC EDGARLow
Blasquez Anthony J sold $188K of UPBD
Blasquez Anthony J (EVP-RAC) sold 10,000 shares of UPBOUND GROUP, INC. (UPBD) at $18.85 ($0.19M total) on 2026-08-21.
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AUG 17·cnbc.com
This small-cap ETF just hit a fresh high and its members have lots of cash. Wall Street likes these stocks
The article says small-cap stocks have outperformed in 2026, with the Russell 2000 up about 23% and the small-cap benchmark hitting a record high. It highlights Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF (CALF), up nearly 27% YTD, yielding 1.08%, and screens for dividend-paying, high free-cash-flow names: Ovintiv (OVV), AngloGold Ashanti (AU), and Upbound Group (UPBD), citing recent earnings, cash flow, guidance, and analyst price targets.
AUG 13·yahoo.com
Major subprime retailer quietly shuts down 69 stores
Upbound Group, owner of Rent-A-Center, said it closed 69 underperforming Rent-A-Center stores as part of a footprint optimization effort. In its July 30, 2026 Q2 results, Upbound reported $1.2 billion revenue (+0.5% YoY) and Rent-A-Center segment revenue of $466 million (flat), with adjusted EBITDA down to $63 million (-8% YoY).
UPBD sentiment & insider activity
Recent UPBD coverage spans financial news, insider activity and sector analysis.
In the last 30 days, UPBD insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($189K). The most active reporter was Blasquez Anthony J, EVP-RAC, with 1 filing.
What's driving UPBD
A modest insider sell by an EVP may signal personal liquidity needs but likely has limited price impact.
Guidance lift on free cash flow and improved loss rates are the clearest fundamental positive in the group.
Store closures and weaker Rent-A-Center segment profitability signal ongoing cost and footprint pressure, but same-store sales growth may cushion demand.
The filing provides fresh quarterly performance plus updated guidance ranges, supporting near-term positioning around revenue tightening while profitability and cash flow remain intact.
A director open-market purchase is a modest, sentiment-leaning signal but not a fundamental catalyst by itself.
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Blasquez Anthony J sold $188K of UPBD
Blasquez Anthony J (EVP-RAC) sold 10,000 shares of UPBOUND GROUP, INC. (UPBD) at $18.85 ($0.19M total) on 2026-08-21.
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This small-cap ETF just hit a fresh high and its members have lots of cash. Wall Street likes these stocks
The article says small-cap stocks have outperformed in 2026, with the Russell 2000 up about 23% and the small-cap benchmark hitting a record high. It highlights Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF (CALF), up nearly 27% YTD, yielding 1.08%, and screens for dividend-paying, high free-cash-flow names: Ovintiv (OVV), AngloGold Ashanti (AU), and Upbound Group (UPBD), citing recent earnings, cash flow, guidance, and analyst price targets.
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Major subprime retailer quietly shuts down 69 stores
Upbound Group, owner of Rent-A-Center, said it closed 69 underperforming Rent-A-Center stores as part of a footprint optimization effort. In its July 30, 2026 Q2 results, Upbound reported $1.2 billion revenue (+0.5% YoY) and Rent-A-Center segment revenue of $466 million (flat), with adjusted EBITDA down to $63 million (-8% YoY).
6 min readUPBOUND GROUP, INC. (UPBD): Results of Operations and Financial Condition
UPBOUND GROUP, INC. (UPBD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Upbound Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)—July 30, 2026-- Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ:UPBD) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The earnings release, financial tables and related mat
7 min readBROWN JEFFREY J purchased $46K of UPBD (indirect holdings)
BROWN JEFFREY J purchased 2,295 indirectly-held shares of UPBOUND GROUP, INC. (UPBD) at $20.09 across 2 trades on 2026-07-07.
1 min read3 Stocks I Bought Last Month
The Motley Fool says it bought MercadoLibre (MELI), Upbound (UPBD) and Dutch Bros (BROS) in May. For MercadoLibre, it cites margin pressure (net margin 4.7%, down 360 bps) alongside 49% quarterly revenue growth. Upbound guidance calls for $4.7–$4.95B revenue and $4.00–$4.35 EPS. Dutch Bros reported 31% quarterly revenue growth, 8.3% comps, and plans 185+ new 2026 locations.
7 min readUpbound Group executive vice president and general counsel Bryan Pechersky to resign
Upbound Group announced that Bryan Pechersky, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, will resign effective June 5, 2026. This decision was not due to any disagreements with the company's operations or policies. The company, based in Plano, Texas, maintains a strong dividend yield and is considered undervalued by InvestingPro, despite recently reporting mixed Q1 2026 earnings with an EPS beat but a revenue miss.
2 min readEarnings Call Summary | Upbound Group(UPBD.US) Q1 2026 Earnings Conference
This document appears to be an earnings call summary for Upbound Group's Q1 2026 financial results. However, the provided content is an empty "Document" field. Without further text, no specific details about the earnings call can be extracted.
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Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) Director Jeffrey Brown Acquires 2,329 Shares
Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) Director Jeffrey Brown recently acquired 2,329 shares of the company's stock, increasing his holdings by 2.52%. This insider buying occurred as the company reported Q1 earnings that beat analyst estimates and issued guidance for Q2 and the full fiscal year 2026. While Upbound Group offers an attractive dividend yield, its high payout ratio and elevated debt-to-equity ratio suggest potential liquidity concerns.
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Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) director receives 206 deferred stock units
Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) director Carol A. McFate was granted 206 Director Deferred Stock Units, valued at $19.17 per unit. This grant increases her total holdings to 47,965 deferred stock units, which are fully vested and non-forfeitable. These units will convert into common shares upon the termination of her board service.
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