World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) Stock Forecast
WRLD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 1 analysts
- Price target
- $180.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +4.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.78
- 52-week range
- $115.57 – $223.83
WRLD analyst ratings
1 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WRLD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WRLD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.78 | $0.78 | $0.78 | −$0.38 | +305.3% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | −$0.19 | +610.5% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $13.18 | $13.18 | $13.18 | $6.97 | +89.1% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $15.14 | $15.14 | $15.14 | $13.18 | +14.9% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WRLD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $140.7M | $140.7M | $140.7M | +4.6% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $149.7M | $149.7M | $149.7M | +6.0% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $613.1M | $613.1M | $613.1M | +4.7% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $654.9M | $654.9M | $654.9M | +6.8% | 1 |
WRLD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WRLD revenue: reported and forecast
WRLD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.35 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.79 | $0.78 | +122.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.00 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | −3.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $10.99 | $13.18 | $13.18 | $13.18 | $13.18 | +19.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $14.12 | $15.14 | $15.14 | $15.14 | $15.14 | +7.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WRLD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WRLD beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from WRLD
1 analysts cover World Acceptance; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $180.00, 4.9% above the latest close of $171.64. Analysts expect earnings of $13.18 per share for FY2027, +89.1% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $15.14 per share on revenue of $654.9 million. World Acceptance beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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WRLD forecast FAQ
What is World Acceptance's price target?
The average analyst price target for World Acceptance is $180.00, 4.9% above the latest close of $171.64.
Is World Acceptance a buy, hold or sell?
Of 1 analysts covering World Acceptance, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is World Acceptance's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $13.18 per share for FY2027 (range $13.18 to $13.18); for FY2028 the estimate is $15.14.
What is World Acceptance's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $613.1 million, growth of 4.7%; for FY2028 it is $654.9 million.
When does World Acceptance report earnings?
World Acceptance is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.78.
Does World Acceptance usually beat earnings estimates?
World Acceptance reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.