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Norges Bank purchased a new stake in World Acceptance Co. ( NASDAQ:WRLD – Free Report ) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 16,700 shares of the credit services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,878,000.
Norges Bank owned 0.29% of World Acceptance as of its most recent SEC filing. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of WRLD.
American Century Companies Inc. grew its stake in World Acceptance by 11.0% in the 4th quarter.
American Century Companies Inc. now owns 53,014 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $5,961,000 after buying an additional 5,245 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp boosted its holdings in World Acceptance by 10.
6% during the fourth quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 32,681 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $3,675,000 after acquiring an additional 3,141 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
grew its position in shares of World Acceptance by 42.2% in the fourth quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co.
now owns 30,968 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $3,482,000 after purchasing an additional 9,194 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in shares of World Acceptance by 5.0% in the fourth quarter.
Empowered Funds LLC now owns 22,497 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $2,530,000 after purchasing an additional 1,067 shares during the period. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of World Acceptance by 1.
1% during the 4th quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 15,776 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $1,774,000 after purchasing an additional 176 shares during the last quarter.
83.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. World Acceptance Trading Down 1.
2 % Shares of WRLD stock opened at $120.20 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $690.
79 million, a P/E ratio of 8.39 and a beta of 1.35.
World Acceptance Co. has a 1 year low of $101.85 and a 1 year high of $161.
63. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $130.58 and its 200 day simple moving average is $122.
96. The company has a current ratio of 22.46, a quick ratio of 22.
46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Separately, StockNews.
com raised World Acceptance from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Sunday, April 6th. Check Out Our Latest Report on World Acceptance Insider Activity at World Acceptance In other news, SVP Jason E. Childers sold 500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 12th.
The shares were sold at an average price of $143.58, for a total transaction of $71,790.00.
Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 8,039 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,154,239.62. This trade represents a 5.
86 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, insider Luke J.
Umstetter sold 600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $150.00, for a total transaction of $90,000.
00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 15,248 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,287,200. The trade was a 3.
79 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold 4,188 shares of company stock worth $619,409 over the last three months.
Company insiders own 43.20% of the company’s stock. World Acceptance Profile ( Free Report ) World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States.
The company provides short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance, and ancillary products and services to individuals. It offers income tax return preparation and filing services; and automobile club memberships. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding WRLD? Visit HoldingsChannel.
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