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An announcement from Upbound Group ( (UPBD) ) is now available.
On February 19, 2026, Upbound Group reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting 11% year-over-year consolidated revenue growth to $1.2 billion and strong performance across its key brands. Acima delivered its ninth consecutive quarter of gross merchandise volume and revenue growth with a 9% revenue increase, while Brigit generated $65 million of revenue supported by about 1.6 million paying subscribers and nearly 10% growth in average revenue per user.
The Rent-A-Center business showed signs of stabilization, with same-store sales up 0.8% and a modest improvement in lease charge-off rates, and the company’s operating cash flow rose to $42 million, more than $100 million higher than a year earlier, underscoring improving cash generation. Upbound also introduced its 2026 outlook, projecting consolidated revenue between $4.7 billion and $4.95 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $500 million to $535 million, signaling continued growth ambitions and providing investors with clearer visibility into its expected financial trajectory.
The most recent analyst rating on (UPBD) stock is a Buy with a $22.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Upbound Group stock, see the UPBD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on UPBD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, UPBD is a Neutral.
Upbound Group’s overall score reflects a stable financial position with attractive valuation metrics. Despite strong revenue growth in certain segments, challenges such as low net profit margin and bearish technical indicators weigh on the score. The earnings call provided a balanced view with both growth highlights and operational challenges.
To see Spark’s full report on UPBD stock, click here.
More about Upbound Group
Upbound Group, Inc., headquartered in Plano, Texas and listed on Nasdaq as UPBD, is a technology- and data-driven provider of accessible and inclusive financial solutions for underserved consumers. Through brands including Acima, Brigit and Rent-A-Center, it facilitates consumer transactions across store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
The company’s portfolio spans lease-to-own, subscription-based financial tools and traditional rent-to-own retail, positioning it as a diversified player serving non-prime and credit-constrained customers. Its operating model emphasizes leveraging data analytics and technology platforms to expand reach and improve engagement and monetization across its core customer base.
Average Trading Volume: 715,992
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $1.17B
See more data about UPBD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.