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Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD)
$18.45-0.53 (-2.79%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Upbound Group, Inc., a technology and data-driven company, provides financial solutions in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
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The Narrative
Upbound Group, Inc. in the Technology sector is trading at $18.45 with a market capitalization of $1.1B. Wall Street consensus targets $28.25 (6 analysts), implying a +53.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 34% below its 52-week high of $28.03, remaining 1.0% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 50/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +53.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.16B↓ | $1.22B↑ | $1.20B↑ | $1.16B↑ | $1.16B |
| Gross Profit | $594.84M↑ | $586.46M | $586.68M↑ | $563.08M↓ | $571.83M |
| Operating Income | $54.26M↓ | $77.44M↑ | $57.24M↑ | $52.75M↑ | $50.73M |
| Net Income | $21.58M↓ | $35.79M↑ | $19.74M↑ | $13.22M↓ | $15.48M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Upbound Group, Inc., a technology and data-driven company, provides financial solutions in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. It operates through four segments: Acima, Rent-A-Center, Brigit, and Mexico. The company also provides furniture, i...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.07B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
11.90
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.77
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
822.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
12.73%
Volume
Today's trading volume
931,999
Recent News
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Does Q2 Earnings Beat And Tighter Guidance Change The Bull Case For Upbound Group (UPBD)?
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Can UPBD Turn Brigit Growth and Acima Margin Gains Into a Rebound?
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