NasdaqGS:UPBDSpecialty Retail
Upbound Group (UPBD): $44 Million One-Off Loss Clouds Earnings Quality Despite Margin Growth Narrative
Upbound Group (UPBD) saw its earnings grow 4% over the past year, with a net profit margin of 1.8%, slightly below last year’s 1.9%. The latest period included a one-off loss of $44.2 million, which impacted reported EPS and earnings quality. While revenue is expected to grow 5.8% per year, slower than the broader US market forecast of 10.3%, analysts see annual earnings growth accelerating to 33.4%, outpacing the US market’s 15.9%. Shares are trading at $19.38, notably below the estimated...