Upbound Group (UPBD)
NASDAQ:UPBD
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UPBD Stock Chart & Stats
$19.91
$0.16(0.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$19.91
$0.16(0.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.82 - $28.03
Previous CloseN/A
Volume82.74K
Average Volume (3M)872.11K
Market Cap
$1.12B
Enterprise Value$2.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$98.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$288.51M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.88%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.08
Shares Outstanding58,117,603
10 Day Avg. Volume798,998
30 Day Avg. Volume872,109
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.32
Price to Book (P/B)1.43
Price to Sales (P/S)0.21
P/FCF Ratio4.15
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.54
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.67
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.00Price Target Upside55.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)4.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.88B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Brigit Expansion And Customer EngagementExpansion of the Brigit platform into direct‑to‑consumer channels and higher engagement from returning customers could drive renewed top‑line growth and greater fee revenue.
Underwriting And Credit QualityTighter underwriting and improved customer screening are expected to lower delinquencies and support healthier portfolio performance, enabling more sustainable growth at the lease‑to‑own unit.
Valuation And Deleveraging PotentialRelatively inexpensive valuation versus company guidance, combined with planned increases in cash generation, could enable debt reduction and lift enterprise value if execution improves.
Bears Say
Guidance Shortfall And Rising Operating ExpensesCompany guidance below analyst expectations, coupled with higher operating expenses that offset gross profit gains, could weigh on overall profitability and investor sentiment.
Investment Spending Pressure On EarningsHeavy investments in marketing and technology to scale the Brigit platform may absorb potential revenue gains and limit near‑term earnings upside.
Macro‑driven Write‑offs And Demand SlowdownBroader macroeconomic pressures and tighter credit conditions could raise loan write‑offs and soften customer demand, constraining revenue momentum at both Brigit and Acima.
Upbound Group News
UPBD FAQ
What was Upbound Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Upbound Group lowest stock price was $15.82 and its highest was $28.02 in the past 12 months.
What is Upbound Group’s market cap?
Upbound Group’s market cap is $1.12B.
When is Upbound Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Upbound Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Upbound Group’s earnings last quarter?
Upbound Group released its earnings results on Nov 05, 2018. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.32.
Is Upbound Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Upbound Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Upbound Group pay dividends?
Upbound Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.39 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.88%. See more information on Upbound Group dividends here
What is Upbound Group’s EPS estimate?
Upbound Group’s EPS estimate is 1.05.
How many shares outstanding does Upbound Group have?
Upbound Group has 58,117,603 shares outstanding.
What happened to Upbound Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Upbound Group reported an EPS of $0.32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.329%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Upbound Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in UPBD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Upbound Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$31.00 (55.70% Upside)
$31.00 (55.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
UPBD Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 54.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $45.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 29.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 29.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.45%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
23.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Upbound Group
Upbound Group, Inc., an omni-channel platform company, leases household durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The company operates in four segments: Rent-A-Center Business, Acima, Mexico, and Franchising. The company's brands, such as Rent-A-Center and Acima that facilitate consumer transactions across a range of store-based and virtual channels. It offers furniture comprising mattresses, tires, consumer electronics, appliances, tools, handbags, computers, smartphones, and accessories. The company also provides merchandise on an installment sales basis; and the lease-to-own transaction to consumers who do not qualify for financing from the traditional retailer through kiosks located within retailer's locations. It operates retail installment sales stores under the Get It Now and Home Choice names; lease-to-own and franchised lease-to-own stores under the Rent-A-Centre, ColorTyme, and RimTyme names; and company-owned stores and e-commerce platform through rentacenter.com. The company was formerly known as Rent-A-Center, Inc. and changed its name to Upbound Group, Inc. in February 2023. Upbound Group, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
UPBD Company Deck
UPBD Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a positive tone overall: management reported modest consolidated revenue growth, stronger profitability (EBITDA and EPS), solid cash generation and improved portfolio health driven by underwriting actions. Brigit delivered strong top-line and EBITDA growth and Acima and Rent‑A‑Center showed meaningful improvements in loss performance and margins despite volume impacts. Management reiterated full-year targets, emphasized disciplined capital allocation (dividend and deleveraging toward ~2x leverage), and highlighted strategic investments in technology and partnerships (Amazon, large furniture merchant) that should support future growth. Headwinds remain—primarily macro pressure on non‑prime consumers, a YoY decline in Acima GMV, Rent‑A‑Center revenue pressure, measured product rollout timing and expected legal/regulatory settlements—but these were presented as manageable and addressed through conservative underwriting and a focus on long-term unit economics.View all UPBD earnings summariesUPBD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$31.00
▲(55.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.24% Insiders
29.35% Mutual Funds
1.36% Other Institutional Investors
38.50% Public Companies and
Individual Investors