The chart below shows how WRLD performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, WRLD sees a -8.64% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.69% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +6.99%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Yield Improvement and Profitability: Yields improved by over 200 basis points year over year, indicating enhanced profitability across the portfolio.
Loan Portfolio Growth Recovery: The loan portfolio grew by 6.6% in Q3 compared to 1.5% growth in Q3 of fiscal 2024, demonstrating a strong recovery post-pandemic.
Customer Base Expansion: Customer base increased by 7% in Q3, compared to 3% growth in the same period last year, reflecting successful customer acquisition strategies.
Customer Approval Rate Increase: Approval rates for new customers surged by 47% year over year, showcasing improved marketing and acquisition efforts.
Loan Volume Surge: Non-refinance loan volume increased by over 18% in Q3 compared to fiscal 2024, highlighting robust demand and operational effectiveness.
Negative
Average Balance Decline: Year over year, the average balance has decreased by almost 5.1% from December 31, 2023, and by 12.6% from December 31, 2022, indicating a reduction in loan amounts per customer.
Loan Portfolio Shift: The large loan portfolio as a percent of the mix has shrunk to 48.2%, down from 55.2% last year, reflecting a significant shift away from larger loans which may impact overall revenue generation.
Loan Portfolio Challenges: Despite a 6.6% growth in the loan portfolio during Q3, this follows a trend of shrinking portfolios in three of the last four years, highlighting ongoing challenges in sustaining growth.
Credit Quality Improvement Opportunities: The company continues to see an opportunity to improve delinquency and charge-off rates, particularly related to the large loan portfolio, suggesting potential risks in credit quality.
Loan Term Increase Impact: The average term for new loans has increased to around 18 months, which may limit refinancing opportunities and reduce overall loan turnover, impacting revenue streams.
Earnings call transcript: World Acceptance beats Q3 2025 forecasts
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