# World Acceptance (WRLD) — News

WRLD · NASDAQ · Stock

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## Recent headlines

- [World Acceptance Corporation names John L. Calmes Jr. president and chief executive officer](https://www.ainvest.com/news/world-acceptance-corporation-names-john-calmes-jr-president-chief-executive-officer-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 21, 2026
- [World Acceptance board oks buy back of up to $50M in stock](https://www.ainvest.com/news/world-acceptance-board-oks-buy-50m-stock-2608) — AInvest Wire, Aug 13, 2026
  World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) has announced that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program authorizing the company to repurchase up to $50 million of its Class A common stock. The authorization, which was disclosed in a regulatory filing, is part of the company’s…
- [World Acceptance Corp: Stephens raises target price to $210 from $185](https://www.ainvest.com/news/world-acceptance-corp-stephens-raises-target-price-210-185-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 27, 2026
  Stephens & Co. has revised its price target for World Acceptance Corp (WAC), raising it to $210 from $185, reflecting a positive reassessment of the company’s financial outlook [1]. The adjustment follows a recent analysis of WAC’s performance and strategic positioning in the financial services…
- [World Acceptance 1Q EPS $1.53 vs. 25c y/y](https://www.ainvest.com/news/world-acceptance-1q-eps-1-53-25c-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 24, 2026
- [World Acceptance 1Q EPS $1.35 vs. 25c y/y](https://www.ainvest.com/news/world-acceptance-1q-eps-1-35-25c-2607) — AInvest Wire, Jul 24, 2026

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