Credit Acceptance Corporation

NasdaqGS:CACC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.4b

Credit Acceptance Future Growth

Future criteria checks 4/6

Credit Acceptance is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 14.9% and 31.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 19.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 24.3% in 3 years.

Key information

14.9%

Earnings growth rate

19.37%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Finance earnings growth19.4%
Revenue growth rate31.3%
Future return on equity24.30%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated17 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

CACC: Elevated Margin Assumptions Will Drive Skewed Risk To The Downside

Analysts have raised the Credit Acceptance price target by about $30, citing updated assumptions around fair value, the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E that are consistent with recent mixed Street research moves on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Credit Acceptance has been mixed, with some price targets raised and at least one lowered.

CACC: Evolving EPS Outlook And Mixed Sentiment Will Drive A Balanced Path

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Credit Acceptance by about $6 to roughly $452. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profitability and an outlook that now applies a higher future P/E multiple.

CACC: Future Buybacks And Leadership Transition Will Shape A Measured Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Credit Acceptance to $458.00 from $458, citing incremental adjustments to the discount rate and forward valuation assumptions, while maintaining a constructive view on revenue growth and profitability. What's in the News The board authorizes a new share repurchase program allowing Credit Acceptance to buy back up to 2,000,000 shares, with no stated expiration, signaling ongoing capital return to shareholders (company announcement).

CACC: Buybacks And Leadership Transition Will Shape A Balanced Forward Outlook

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Credit Acceptance to $458.00 from $458.00, reflecting a slightly reduced discount rate and marginally lower future P E assumptions while maintaining strong expectations for growth and margins. What's in the News On September 29, 2025, the Board authorized a new share repurchase plan allowing Credit Acceptance to buy back up to 2,000,000 shares with no set expiration date (Key Developments).

CACC: Share Buyback Program And Leadership Transition Will Shape Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for Credit Acceptance from $446.25 to $458.00, citing incremental improvements in profit margin and a slight reduction in discount rate as supporting factors for the increased valuation. What's in the News The Board of Directors has unanimously elected Vinayak R.

CACC: Share Repurchases And Leadership Transition Will Shape Lending Landscape

Analysts have lowered their price target for Credit Acceptance from $467.50 to $446.25. They cite shifts in projected revenue growth and underlying financial assumptions as key drivers of the revision.
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Enhanced Forecasting And Critical Growth Set To Propel Future Revenue And Net Income

Enhanced forecasting and disciplined underwriting amidst economic volatility hint at improved loan performance, net margins, and ultimately net income.

Credit Acceptance: Back At Expensive Levels While Facing The Same Concerns

Feb 26

Argentine lenders take the lead in week's financial winners, while Chinese fintechs dip

Sep 10

Credit Acceptance: Best Near-Term Capital-Gain Portfolio Wealth-Builder

Sep 02

Credit Acceptance extends $500M asset-backed financing

Aug 12

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:CACC - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20272,513574N/AN/A2
12/31/20262,362515N/AN/A2
12/31/20251,2384241,0531,055N/A
9/30/20251,2334541,0901,092N/A
6/30/20251,1734241,1081,110N/A
3/31/20259932901,1721,174N/A
12/31/20249282481,1361,138N/A
9/30/20248461901,1401,143N/A
6/30/20248151821,1361,139N/A
3/31/20248672511,2141,217N/A
12/31/20238992861,2001,204N/A
9/30/20239293201,1761,179N/A
6/30/20239443361,1881,192N/A
3/31/20231,0514211,1571,159N/A
12/31/20221,1845361,2361,239N/A
9/30/20221,3046261,0801,083N/A
6/30/20221,5047891,0211,027N/A
3/31/20221,6939711,1121,120N/A
12/31/20211,6839581,0621,069N/A
9/30/20211,5949071,1341,141N/A
6/30/20211,5658991,1421,147N/A
3/31/20211,3247071,0741,079N/A
12/31/2020920421977985N/A
9/30/2020918417976987N/A
6/30/2020818340901918N/A
3/31/2020905408787814N/A
12/31/20191,216656786812N/A
9/30/20191,192646N/A811N/A
6/30/20191,159632N/A795N/A
3/31/20191,129618N/A726N/A
12/31/20181,072574N/A704N/A
9/30/2018983599N/A652N/A
6/30/2018934549N/A615N/A
3/31/2018884497N/A612N/A
12/31/2017861470N/A566N/A
9/30/2017869381N/A558N/A
6/30/2017840366N/A540N/A
3/31/2017812352N/A577N/A
12/31/2016781333N/A507N/A
9/30/2016762325N/A467N/A
6/30/2016740313N/A443N/A
3/31/2016718303N/A379N/A
12/31/2015708300N/A404N/A
9/30/2015697293N/A395N/A
6/30/2015684293N/A380N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CACC's forecast earnings growth (14.9% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: CACC's earnings (14.9% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CACC's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CACC's revenue (31.3% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (11.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CACC's revenue (31.3% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CACC's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (24.3%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/05 06:59
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/04 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Credit Acceptance Corporation is covered by 12 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
James FotheringhamBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Kenneth BruceBofA Global Research
Giuliano Anderes BolognaBTIG