Upbound (UPBD)


Market Price (9/25/2026): $16.12 | Market Cap: $939.4 MilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Computer & Electronics Retail

Upbound (UPBD)


Market Price (9/25/2026): $16.12
Market Cap: $939.4 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Computer & Electronics Retail

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 20%, Dividend Yield is 9.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 16%, FCF Yield is 38%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cloud Computing. Themes include Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -76%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -108%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.05, Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 173%

Key risks
UPBD key risks include [1] its substantial debt load and restrictive covenants, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 20%, Dividend Yield is 9.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 16%, FCF Yield is 38%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Cloud Computing. Themes include Hybrid Cloud Solutions, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -76%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -108%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 10.05, Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 13%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 173%
6 Key risks
UPBD key risks include [1] its substantial debt load and restrictive covenants, Show more.

UPBD in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/24/2026

Upbound (UPBD) stock has lost about 15% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Upbound Group reported mixed fiscal Q2 2026 results, with GAAP earnings per share missing analyst expectations by 62%, despite an adjusted EPS beat of $0.02 ($1.07 reported vs. $1.05 estimate). Additionally, the company narrowed its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $4.70 billion to $4.85 billion, down from a previous range of $4.70 billion to $4.95 billion, signaling caution about future performance.

2. The company experienced underperformance in its key Acima segment and incurred substantial cybersecurity fraud losses during fiscal Q2 2026. Acima's revenue declined by 2.5% year-over-year, and its gross merchandise volume (GMV) fell by 10.7%. This weakness in a significant business unit was compounded by a $13.3 million charge for cybersecurity-fraud losses, directly impacting the quarter's financial results.

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Updated on 9/24/2026

Upbound (UPBD) stock has lost about 15% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Upbound Group reported mixed fiscal Q2 2026 results, with GAAP earnings per share missing analyst expectations by 62%, despite an adjusted EPS beat of $0.02 ($1.07 reported vs. $1.05 estimate). Additionally, the company narrowed its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $4.70 billion to $4.85 billion, down from a previous range of $4.70 billion to $4.95 billion, signaling caution about future performance.

2. The company experienced underperformance in its key Acima segment and incurred substantial cybersecurity fraud losses during fiscal Q2 2026. Acima's revenue declined by 2.5% year-over-year, and its gross merchandise volume (GMV) fell by 10.7%. This weakness in a significant business unit was compounded by a $13.3 million charge for cybersecurity-fraud losses, directly impacting the quarter's financial results.

3. Negative analyst sentiment and revised price targets followed the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings report, contributing to the stock's decline. Multiple analysts downgraded Upbound Group or lowered their price objectives; for example, Zacks Research cut its rating from "hold" to "strong sell" in early August 2026, and BTIG Research downgraded the stock from "buy" to "neutral" in late July 2026. The average analyst price target was reduced to $28.00.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -15.6% change in UPBD stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/24/2026 was primarily driven by a -20.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269242026Change
Stock Price ($)18.8115.87-15.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,7384,7440.1%
Net Income Margin (%)1.8%1.9%7.1%
P/E Multiple12.810.2-20.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5858-1.3%
Cumulative Contribution-15.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
UPBD-15.6% 
Market (SPY)1.7%34.2%
Sector (XLY)-8.5%46.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -22.8% change in UPBD stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/24/2026 was primarily driven by a -35.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269242026Change
Stock Price ($)20.5515.87-22.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,6954,7441.0%
Net Income Margin (%)1.6%1.9%22.1%
P/E Multiple15.910.2-35.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5758-2.6%
Cumulative Contribution-22.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
UPBD-22.8% 
Market (SPY)12.4%37.7%
Sector (XLY)-5.2%52.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -32.3% change in UPBD stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/24/2026 was primarily driven by a -21.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259242026Change
Stock Price ($)23.4315.87-32.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,4824,7445.9%
Net Income Margin (%)2.3%1.9%-16.4%
P/E Multiple13.010.2-21.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5758-3.0%
Cumulative Contribution-32.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
UPBD-32.3% 
Market (SPY)20.3%40.4%
Sector (XLY)-4.1%53.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -37.8% change in UPBD stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/24/2026 was primarily driven by a -44.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239242026Change
Stock Price ($)25.5315.87-37.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,0104,74418.3%
P/S Multiple0.40.2-44.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5558-5.2%
Cumulative Contribution-37.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/24/2026
ReturnCorrelation
UPBD-37.8% 
Market (SPY)76.8%44.3%
Sector (XLY)32.4%50.3%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
UPBD Return28%-50%58%-10%-35%-5%-44%
Peers Return-45%-67%14%0%-17%10%-81%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
UPBD Win Rate58%42%58%42%42%44% 
Peers Win Rate33%33%46%46%50%56% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
UPBD Max Drawdown-33%-63%-27%-28%-44%-30% 
Peers Max Drawdown-58%-75%-52%-46%-60%-32% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PRG, KPLT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/24/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventUPBDS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-23.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven48 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-18.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven45 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-55.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven123.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven73 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-35.3%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.5%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven107 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-63.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven171.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven1190 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-62.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven166.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven1190 days15 days

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In The Past

Upbound's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventUPBDS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-23.4%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven48 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-55.3%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven123.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven73 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-35.3%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven54.5%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven107 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-63.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven171.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven1190 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-62.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven166.1%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven1190 days15 days
2013 Taper Tantrum
  % Loss-29.6%-0.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.0%0.2%
  Time to Breakeven272 days1 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-26.6%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven63 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-22.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.9%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven112 days125 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-36.3%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven56.9%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven998 days47 days

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In The Past

Upbound's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Upbound (UPBD)

Upbound (formerly Rent-A-Center, Inc.) is a lease-to-own and retail installment sales company specializing in household durable goods. The company primarily offers customers flexible options to acquire items like furniture, appliances, consumer electronics, and computing devices through lease agreements that can lead to ownership, or via direct installment sales. This model caters to a broad consumer base, particularly those who may not qualify for traditional retail financing.

Beyond a wide range of household products, Upbound's offerings extend to tools, tires, and fashion accessories. The company operates through multiple channels, including its owned and franchised brick-and-mortar stores under brands like Rent-A-Centre, ColorTyme, and RimTyme, as well as retail installment sales stores such as Get It Now. It also leverages an e-commerce platform, rentacenter.com, and its Acima segment facilitates lease-to-own transactions through kiosks located within third-party retail stores, further broadening its accessibility.

Upbound serves customers across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. With a significant footprint of owned and franchised locations, the company's core focus is on providing accessible payment solutions for essential and discretionary household items, allowing consumers to obtain goods without upfront credit requirements often associated with traditional purchasing or financing.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Upbound:

  • Best Buy for rent-to-own electronics and furniture.
  • Netflix for physical household goods, but you can eventually own the items.

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  • Lease-to-own Agreements: Providing household durable goods such as furniture, appliances, electronics, and accessories to customers through lease-to-own contracts.
  • Installment Sales: Offering merchandise for direct purchase through installment payment plans, primarily under the Get It Now and Home Choice brands.
  • Retail Partner Lease-to-own Solutions: Facilitating lease-to-own transactions for consumers who do not qualify for traditional financing, often through kiosks located within other retailers' stores.

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Upbound (UPBD) Major Customers

Upbound (formerly Rent-A-Center, Inc.) primarily sells directly to individual consumers rather than other businesses. The company serves the following categories of customers:

  • Consumers seeking lease-to-own household durable goods: Individuals who require flexible payment solutions for essential home products such as furniture, appliances, consumer electronics, computers, and smartphones, often due to a preference for lease-to-own options or challenges qualifying for traditional credit.
  • Shoppers needing alternative financing at third-party retailers: Customers who utilize Upbound's lease-to-own transaction services (e.g., through its Acima segment) at other retail locations when they do not qualify for financing directly from those traditional retailers.
  • Individuals purchasing merchandise on installment plans: Consumers who acquire goods through the company's direct retail installment sales stores (such as Get It Now and Home Choice).

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Fahmi Karam
Chief Executive Officer

Fahmi Karam was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Upbound in June 2025. He previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company, a role he took on in October 2022. Mr. Karam brings nearly 25 years of experience in strategy, operations, and finance. Prior to his time at Upbound, he was Chief Financial Officer & Head-Pricing & Analytics at Santander Consumer USA Holdings, Inc., and a Senior Associate at Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Hal Khouri
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Hal Khouri joined Upbound as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 10, 2025. He has over 30 years of experience in consumer-based banking, financial services, leasing, retail, consulting, and government service. Before joining Upbound, Mr. Khouri served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of goeasy Ltd. from August 2019 through November 2025. His previous experience also includes CFO positions at Walmart Canada Bank (now Fairstone Bank of Canada) and JPMorgan Chase Canada Bank.

Anthony Blasquez
Executive Vice President, Rent-A-Center

Anthony Blasquez is the Executive Vice President of Rent-A-Center.

Rebecca Wooters
Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer

Rebecca Wooters is the Executive Vice President, Chief Growth Officer at Upbound.

Tyler Montrone
Executive Vice President, Acima

Tyler Montrone serves as the Executive Vice President for Acima at Upbound.

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The key risks to Upbound's business (NASDAQ: UPBD) include:

  1. Economic Conditions and Consumer Credit Risk: Upbound's performance is highly sensitive to the general strength of the economy and prevailing economic conditions. Factors such as inflation, central bank monetary policy, recessionary pressures, and the availability of credit for consumers can significantly influence customer spending habits and their ability to make timely lease payments. This directly impacts the company's lease charge-off rates and overall profitability.
  2. Significant Debt and Financial Leverage: The company operates with a substantial amount of debt, reflected in a high debt-to-equity ratio, which can lead to increased interest expenses and potential liquidity concerns. High interest rates can further exacerbate the cost of this debt, potentially limiting the company's financial flexibility and opportunities for growth due to debt covenants.
  3. Regulatory and Litigation Challenges: Upbound faces risks associated with changes in laws and regulations governing lease-to-own transactions. There is a continuous risk that these transactions could be re-characterized as credit sales, subjecting the company to consumer credit laws and regulations that could adversely affect its business model. Furthermore, the company is involved in ongoing litigation, including a lawsuit between its Acima segment and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding alleged illegal lending activities, the outcome of which could have a material impact.

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The rise of "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services presents a clear emerging threat. These fintech-driven installment payment options offer consumers alternative financing for purchases, often with immediate approval and integration into retail checkouts. As BNPL services expand their reach and cater to a broader spectrum of credit profiles, they could directly compete with Upbound's lease-to-own and installment sales models, potentially drawing away customers seeking flexible payment solutions for household durable goods.

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Upbound (symbol: UPBD), operating primarily as Rent-A-Center, offers lease-to-own agreements for household durable goods such as furniture, appliances, consumer electronics, computers, and smartphones. The addressable market for these products and services is defined by the broader rent-to-own industry.

The global rent-to-own market was estimated to be USD 100.92 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 151.65 billion by 2033.

Specifically, for the United States, a significant region for Upbound's operations, the rent-to-own market was valued at USD 29.51 billion in 2024.

While Upbound also has a presence in Mexico and Puerto Rico, specific market sizes for the rent-to-own industry in these regions were not readily available in the search results.

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Upbound Group (UPBD) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key initiatives, focusing on the expansion and integration of its digital platforms and diversification of its service offerings. Here are the anticipated drivers of future revenue growth: * **Continued Growth of the Acima Segment:** The Acima segment, Upbound's virtual lease-to-own (LTO) platform, is a significant contributor to revenue growth. It has demonstrated consistent expansion and is projected to achieve mid-single-digit year-over-year growth in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and revenue in 2026. The acquisition of Acima Holdings in 2020 significantly enhanced the company's virtual LTO capabilities, allowing for flexible leasing solutions through third-party retailers and broadening its customer reach. * **Integration and Expansion of Brigit's Financial Health Technology:** The acquisition of Brigit, a financial health technology company, in early 2025 is a crucial driver. Brigit is anticipated to deliver annualized revenue growth exceeding 30% in 2026, with projected revenues between $265 million and $285 million. This strategic move expands Upbound's service portfolio to include financial health solutions like earned wage access and credit-building products, aiming to serve approximately four million active customers. * **Digital Transformation and E-commerce Enhancements:** Upbound is actively investing in its digital transformation, which includes expanding its e-commerce capabilities and leveraging technology and data to improve the customer experience and operational efficiency. Investments in digital channels and the launch of new e-commerce platforms are expected to boost revenue by enhancing accessibility and streamlining transactions for consumers. * **Expansion into New Product Categories and Service Offerings:** The company is strategically moving beyond its traditional household goods lease-to-own offerings to introduce new product categories and expand its range of services. This diversification strategy, exemplified by the Brigit acquisition, aims to cater to a broader spectrum of consumer needs and create new revenue streams beyond the core lease-to-own business.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (2021-2026)

Share Repurchases

  • A stock repurchase program of approximately $500 million was authorized in 2021.
  • As of mid-2025, the company had a stock repurchase program in place but appeared more focused on debt reduction rather than active share repurchases.
  • By early 2026, the company was prioritizing deleveraging and maintaining its dividend, with opportunistic share buybacks deferred.

Share Issuance

  • In connection with the acquisition of Brigit on January 31, 2025, Upbound issued approximately 2.7 million shares of common stock as part of the total consideration.
  • During the first half of 2023, approximately 599,845 market-based performance units and 350,736 time-based stock awards were granted under long-term incentive plans.

Inbound Investments

  • Upbound raised $60 million in a Series B funding round on November 29, 2021, with investors including Altimeter Capital and Telstra Ventures.

Outbound Investments

  • On January 31, 2025, Upbound acquired Brigit for a total consideration of up to $460 million, which included approximately $278.7 million in cash and about 2.7 million shares of Upbound common stock, along with deferred consideration and an earnout.
  • During 2025, the company acquired four lease-to-own store locations.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures totaled $66.9 million in 2025, $56.3 million in 2024, and $53.4 million in 2023.
  • The increase in capital expenditures in 2025 was primarily attributed to higher investment in software development.
  • The company continues to invest in technology and infrastructure to support its business evolution and transformation, including digital investments for customer experience and cross-segment connections.

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Peer Outperformance in Computer & Electronics Retail

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Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Computer & Electronics Retail is UPBD's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -16.0%78.1%68.3% LINC 279% · PRDO 222% · CVSA 221%
Homebuilding 18 -9.1%33.5%50.2% GRBK 217% · PHM 161% · TOL 139%
Specialty Stores 7 5.4%46.3%14.2% SIG 33% · ASO 19% · FIVE 15%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -26.7%-5.8%-1.7% HVT 10% · LOW 0% · HD -2%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 22 14.9%42.9%-2.6% RCL 173% · MAR 140% · HLT 134%
Automotive Retail 18 -21.3%-2.6%-7.6% MUSA 223% · PAG 120% · ORLY 107%
Distributors 4 -12.2%-26.1%-14.0% ARMK 139% · GPC 21% · LKQ -49%
Home Furnishings 4 -8.5%20.6%-17.3% SGI 33% · LZB 1% · MHK -35%
Footwear 10 54.8%47.6%-18.2% WEYS 174% · DECK 21% · SHOO 18%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -19.0%12.5%-18.9% HRB 97% · FTDR 70% · SCI 38%
Restaurants 35 -8.5%-13.9%-23.8% EAT 300% · CAKE 139% · BH-A 103%
Leisure Products 13 -25.5%-21.6%-40.7% GOLF 73% · HAS 12% · MCFT -20%
Casinos & Gaming 21 -16.4%-22.3%-41.5% MCRI 96% · RRR 29% · BYD 17%
Household Appliances 18 -7.0%0.3%-42.2% FLXS 206% · HBB 169% · KEQU 159%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 38 -16.9%-16.0%-42.3% MOD 1632% · GTX 263% · CAAS 83%
Apparel Retail 26 -4.9%16.1%-42.7% ANF 236% · URBN 134% · ROST 114%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 28 -9.4%6.9%-43.6% RL 231% · TPR 223% · ELA 212%
Leisure Facilities 11 -21.6%-8.5%-44.8% OSW 130% · JAKK 117% · ESCA 22%
Computer & Electronics Retail ← 3 -4.7%41.6%-45.9% BBY 10% · GME -46% · UPBD -65%
Broadline Retail 15 -8.8%14.6%-57.2% DDS 304% · EBAY 61% · AMZN 46%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -78.3%-51.6%-72.5% GM 61% · TSLA 46% · F 25%
Consumer Electronics 11 -15.3%-18.3%-75.1% AXIL 2253% · GRMN 89% · SONO -50%
Other Specialty Retail 18 -35.9%-45.4%-79.7% TLF 106% · BBW 64% · WINA 58%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

UPBDPRGKPLTMedian
NameUpbound PROG Katapult  
Mkt Price15.8732.545.7715.87
Mkt Cap0.91.30.00.9
Rev LTM4,7442,5833022,583
Op Inc LTM2423865242
FCF LTM356319-4319
FCF 3Y Avg192239-17192
CFO LTM425333-3333
CFO 3Y Avg254250-16250

Growth & Margins

UPBDPRGKPLTMedian
NameUpbound PROG Katapult  
Rev Chg LTM5.9%6.6%13.0%6.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.8%1.4%13.6%5.8%
Rev Chg Q0.5%22.3%4.0%4.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.1%5.4%1.0%1.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM-7.9%-4.7%161.5%-4.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg31.4%-3.0%29.5%29.5%
Op Mgn LTM5.1%14.9%1.5%5.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg5.7%16.2%-0.8%5.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%-0.6%-0.2%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM9.0%12.9%-0.9%9.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.6%10.1%-6.0%5.6%
FCF/Rev LTM7.5%12.3%-1.3%7.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.2%9.7%-6.4%4.2%

Valuation

UPBDPRGKPLTMedian
NameUpbound PROG Katapult  
Mkt Cap0.91.30.00.9
P/S0.20.50.10.2
P/Op Inc3.83.46.83.8
P/EBIT3.95.81.03.9
P/E10.28.92.08.9
P/CFO2.23.9-12.22.2
Total Yield19.5%12.9%51.1%19.5%
Dividend Yield9.8%1.6%0.0%1.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg14.5%15.9%-40.9%14.5%
D/E1.80.72.41.8
Net D/E1.70.61.91.7

Returns

UPBDPRGKPLTMedian
NameUpbound PROG Katapult  
1M Rtn-18.0%-18.3%-0.9%-18.0%
3M Rtn-20.0%-24.8%-11.2%-20.0%
6M Rtn-10.1%13.0%-20.2%-10.1%
12M Rtn-30.8%-4.1%-68.3%-30.8%
3Y Rtn-36.0%7.7%-43.4%-36.0%
1M Excs Rtn-18.4%-18.7%-1.2%-18.4%
3M Excs Rtn-24.7%-29.5%-15.9%-24.7%
6M Excs Rtn-26.5%-3.8%-36.7%-26.5%
12M Excs Rtn-47.3%-19.6%-83.9%-47.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-107.6%-68.8%-124.3%-107.6%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Acima2,5122,2611,9312,1102,328
Rent-A-Center1,8971,9801,9861,9502,038
Brigit206    
Mexico7979756561
Franchising   120156
Total4,6954,3213,9924,2454,583


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Acima295256235151176
Rent-A-Center250297291335449
Brigit31    
Mexico55568
Corporate-357-266-368-363-373
Franchising   1920
Total223292163149281


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Acima1,2811,3021,2221,1991,477
Rent-A-Center1,0169781,0611,0681,027
Corporate486323363427433
Brigit4300   
Mexico6348575142
Franchising  181815
Total3,2762,6502,7212,7642,993


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$15.87 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.9 
First Trading Date01/25/1995 
Distance from 52W High-30.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$19.27$18.68
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA-17.6%-15.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility39.2%44.4%
Downside Capture307.09194.71
Upside Capture131.63116.97
Correlation (SPY)34.1%40.8%
UPBD Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.501.501.191.171.451.23
Up Beta1.27-0.260.101.051.341.26
Down Beta1.930.160.390.561.250.87
Up Capture229%189%193%114%139%162%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days9173158116357
Down Capture492%313%185%155%148%110%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days12253267131383

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with UPBD
UPBD-31.7%44.3%-0.73-
Sector ETF (XLY)-6.7%19.5%-0.4854.6%
Equity (SPY)16.7%13.0%0.9241.0%
Gold (GLD)13.1%29.3%0.42-1.6%
Commodities (DBC)45.1%20.7%1.71-28.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.7%13.7%0.0133.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-24.8%44.8%-0.5113.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with UPBD
UPBD-19.3%48.0%-0.28-
Sector ETF (XLY)4.5%24.1%0.1549.8%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5745.4%
Gold (GLD)19.0%18.8%0.82-2.3%
Commodities (DBC)10.6%19.6%0.422.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.7%18.9%-0.0739.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.0%52.6%0.4118.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with UPBD
UPBD6.6%48.7%0.32-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.1%22.2%0.5046.6%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7344.3%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.4%0.600.4%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%18.1%0.3910.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.1939.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.7%66.2%1.0312.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 81520265.1%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest10.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity58.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares13.1%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/1/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/2026-4.0%-4.0%-7.9%
4/30/20264.3%0.4%1.4%
2/19/20266.3%3.2%-17.5%
10/30/2025-16.3%-14.1%-21.8%
7/31/2025-15.3%-10.7%6.2%
5/1/202519.1%16.3%15.3%
2/20/2025-5.0%-6.6%-15.4%
10/31/20248.0%25.9%27.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131314
# Negative111110
Median Positive5.7%4.3%9.8%
Median Negative-4.8%-5.4%-13.8%
Max Positive19.1%25.9%27.0%
Max Negative-16.4%-19.9%-25.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/30/2026-4.0%-4.0%-7.9%
4/30/20264.3%0.4%1.4%
2/19/20266.3%3.2%-17.5%
10/30/2025-16.3%-14.1%-21.8%
7/31/2025-15.3%-10.7%6.2%
5/1/202519.1%16.3%15.3%
2/20/2025-5.0%-6.6%-15.4%
10/31/20248.0%25.9%27.0%
8/1/2024-6.8%-15.8%-11.6%
5/2/2024-3.9%2.9%3.8%
2/22/20245.7%4.3%6.6%
11/2/20235.9%10.7%15.1%
8/3/2023-4.8%-4.2%-10.0%
5/4/202310.2%14.9%22.8%
2/23/2023-1.1%-0.5%-15.5%
11/2/20227.9%3.8%19.9%
8/4/2022-1.3%4.1%-12.1%
5/4/20224.2%-1.7%-3.4%
2/24/2022-16.4%-19.9%-25.4%
11/4/2021-3.7%2.3%4.6%
8/5/20211.9%13.7%12.6%
5/6/20212.0%-5.4%8.5%
2/24/20210.6%6.2%6.1%
10/28/20201.5%-2.5%11.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131314
# Negative111110
Median Positive5.7%4.3%9.8%
Median Negative-4.8%-5.4%-13.8%
Max Positive19.1%25.9%27.0%
Max Negative-16.4%-19.9%-25.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/23/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/23/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202408/01/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/06/202210-Q
12/31/202102/28/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/06/202110-Q
03/31/202105/07/202110-Q
12/31/202003/01/202110-K
09/30/202010/30/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201903/02/202010-K
09/30/201911/07/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 9/15/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported1.05 Bil1.10 Bil1.15 Bil   
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported105.00 Mil110.00 Mil115.00 Mil   
Q3 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported0.850.90.95   
2026 RevenueReported4.70 Bil4.78 Bil4.85 Bil-1.0% LoweredGuidance: 4.83 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported500.00 Mil517.50 Mil535.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 517.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported44.174.350 AffirmedGuidance: 4.17 for 2026


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 RevenueReported1.10 Bil1.15 Bil1.20 Bil   
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported120.00 Mil125.00 Mil130.00 Mil   
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported11.051.1   
2026 RevenueReported4.70 Bil4.83 Bil4.95 Bil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 4.83 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported500.00 Mil517.50 Mil535.00 Mil0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 517.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported44.174.350.0% AffirmedGuidance: 4.17 for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported4.70 Bil4.83 Bil4.95 Bil   
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported500.00 Mil517.50 Mil535.00 Mil   
2026 Non-GAAP Diluted EPSReported44.174.351.8% Higher NewGuidance: 4.1 for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 9/2/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Blasquez, Anthony JEVP-RACDirectSell826202618.8510,000188,500824,065Form
2Brown, Jeffrey J by the Jeffrey J Brown Living TrustBuy709202620.094549,121479,207Form
3Brown, Jeffrey J by Brown Equity Partners, LLCBuy709202620.091,84136,9861,942,321Form
4Brown, Jeffrey J by the Jeffrey J Brown Living TrustBuy430202619.414618,948454,175Form
5Brown, Jeffrey J by Brown Equity Partners, LLCBuy430202619.411,86836,2581,840,844Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Blasquez, Anthony JEVP-RACDirectSell826202618.8510,000188,500824,065Form
2Brown, Jeffrey J by the Jeffrey J Brown Living TrustBuy709202620.094549,121479,207Form
3Brown, Jeffrey J by Brown Equity Partners, LLCBuy709202620.091,84136,9861,942,321Form
4Brown, Jeffrey J by the Jeffrey J Brown Living TrustBuy430202619.414618,948454,175Form
5Brown, Jeffrey J by Brown Equity Partners, LLCBuy430202619.411,86836,2581,840,844Form
6Brown, Jeffrey J by the Jeffrey J Brown Living TrustBuy1023202522.273868,596499,806Form
7Brown, Jeffrey J by Brown Equity Partners, LLCBuy1023202522.271,56534,8532,025,791Form
8Montrone, Ralph TEVP, AcimaDirectSell912202525.236,000151,3801,239,373Form
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