World Acceptance Corporation WRLD

GREENVILLE, S.C., September 21, 2026--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) ("World Acceptance" or "the Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John L. Calmes Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 21, 2026. Mr. Calmes most recently served as the Company's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Strategy Officer, and Treasurer.

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World Acceptance Corp (WRLD) reports a 4.8% revenue increase and improved financial metrics, despite challenges in administrative expenses and external economic factors.

Moby summary of World Acceptance Corporation's Q1 2027 earnings call

World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 results on Friday that comfortably exceeded profit expectations, although quarterly revenue came in slightly below Wall Street forecasts. Shares of the consumer finance company rose 1.

GREENVILLE, S.C., July 24, 2026--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2027.

GREENVILLE, S.C., July 17, 2026--World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ:WRLD) will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its first quarter conference call to be held on Friday, July 24, 2026. The earnings release will be issued prior to the call.