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Credit Acceptance Corp. (CACC)
NASDAQ:CACC
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Credit Acceptance (CACC) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 05, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
11.85
Last Year’s EPS
8.56
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed cautious optimism: the company delivered solid GAAP and adjusted earnings, demonstrated stabilization in loan cash flows and origination declines, executed a capital raise at attractive spreads, and showed tangible early benefits from AI and a new operating cadence. At the same time, management acknowledged persistent challenges — market share erosion in the core segment, per-dealer volume declines, sizable provisions driven by timing and prepayment uncertainty, and a workforce reduction to rebase costs. Overall the positives (earnings, improved cash-flow stability, capital access, technology and operating improvements) modestly outweigh the negatives, but the company remains disciplined and cautious given competitive and macro risks.
Company Guidance
Management's guidance was cautious but constructive: they said pricing adjustments and segmentation are beginning to bring greater predictability to the portfolio and that they remain disciplined while being "cautiously optimistic," pointing to the smallest quarterly decline in forecasted net cash flows in three years (down $9.1M, or 0.1%), moderated origination declines (unit volume -4.3% YoY; loan dollar volume -4% vs -11.3% in Q4), a steady adjusted loan portfolio of $8.9B, nearly 96,000 contracts financed, about $1.5B collected, $47M paid in dealer holdbacks, >1,500 new dealers added to a record 10,977 active dealers, core market share of 4.5% (down from 5.2% a year ago), average unit volume per active dealer -6.5% YoY, purchased loans at ~28% of originations (within a 20–40% historical range), a $450M ABS priced at a 5.2% all‑in cost (vs 5.1% in Q4) with the lowest credit spread since late 2021, a $54M provision for forecast changes this quarter, an AI-enabled call‑center agent handling ~5x more inbound calls QoQ, and a roughly 6% workforce reduction as part of broader cost‑discipline and operating‑rigor initiatives.
Strong GAAP and Adjusted Earnings
GAAP net income of $135.8M, or $12.40 per diluted share, and adjusted net income of $117.3M, or $10.71 per diluted share, representing year-over-year growth in earnings for the quarter.
Stabilizing Loan Cash Flows
Forecasted net cash flows from the loan portfolio declined modestly by $9.1M (0.1%) — the smallest quarterly decline the company has seen in the past three years, indicating reduced volatility in portfolio performance.
Moderation in Origination Declines
Unit origination declines moderated to 4.3% year-over-year (from a 9.1% decline last quarter); loan dollar volume decline eased to 4.0% versus an 11.3% decline in Q4, suggesting improving origination momentum.
High Dealer and Transaction Activity
Financed nearly 96,000 contracts, collected nearly $1.5B in the quarter, enrolled over 1,500 new dealers and reached a record 10,977 active dealers, reflecting continued dealer engagement and scale.
Capital Markets Execution
Closed an ABS transaction raising $450M; all-in cost of 5.2% (vs. 5.1% in prior securitization) but achieved the lowest credit spread since late 2021 and broad investor support despite a volatile macro backdrop.
Technology and AI Productivity Gains
Practical AI deployments showed early operational leverage — an AI-enabled call center agent handled ~5x more inbound calls than the prior quarter, improving service capacity without proportional cost increases; AI also being used to analyze dealer interactions and enhance CRM insight.
Operating Discipline and Leadership Investment
Implemented a new company-wide operating system to improve planning and accountability; added two senior leaders (Chief Business Officer and Chief Sales Officer) to strengthen pricing, analytics and dealer sales execution.
Portfolio Size Stability
Average loan portfolio remained steady at an adjusted $8.9B year-over-year, indicating balance sheet stability amid origination headwinds.

Credit Acceptance (CACC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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CACC Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 05, 2026
2026 (Q2)
11.85 / -
8.56
May 05, 2026
2026 (Q1)
10.73 / 10.71
9.3514.55% (+1.36)
Jan 29, 2026
2025 (Q4)
9.85 / 11.35
10.1711.60% (+1.18)
Oct 30, 2025
2025 (Q3)
9.87 / 10.28
6.34761.97% (+3.93)
Jul 31, 2025
2025 (Q2)
10.16 / 8.56
10.29-16.81% (-1.73)
Apr 30, 2025
2025 (Q1)
9.67 / 9.35
9.280.75% (+0.07)
Jan 30, 2025
2024 (Q4)
7.93 / 10.17
10.061.09% (+0.11)
Oct 30, 2024
2024 (Q3)
9.21 / 6.35
5.4316.89% (+0.92)
Jul 31, 2024
2024 (Q2)
8.86 / 10.29
1.69508.88% (+8.60)
Apr 30, 2024
2024 (Q1)
9.13 / 9.28
7.6121.94% (+1.67)
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CACC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 05, 2026
$525.67$539.93+2.71%
Jan 29, 2026
$451.24$498.24+10.42%
Oct 30, 2025
$452.38$447.34-1.11%
Jul 31, 2025
$490.28$447.51-8.72%
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