World Acceptance Corp. Profit Declines In Q4

(RTTNews) - World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) revealed earnings for fourth quarter that fell from last year.

The company's bottom line totaled $29.14 million, or $3.18 per share. This compares with $31.85 million, or $3.64 per share, in last year's fourth quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $3.94 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 5.0% to $151.86 million from $144.57 million last year.

World Acceptance Corp. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q4): $29.14 Mln. vs. $31.85 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q4): $3.18 vs. $3.64 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $3.94 -Revenue (Q4): $151.86 Mln vs. $144.57 Mln last year.