Upbound Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Upbound Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -41.2%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 17% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.6% per year. Upbound Group's return on equity is 13.3%, and it has net margins of 1.9%.

Key information

-41.2%

Earnings growth rate

-41.5%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail Industry Growth26.6%
Revenue growth rate9.6%
Return on equity13.3%
Net Margin1.9%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Upbound: Proven Business Model, FCF, Divestiture, And Significantly Undervalued

Nov 08

Upbound: Decision Engine Equipped With Large Data Sets Implies Undervaluation

Sep 28

Upbound Group: Strong Growth In Acima Provides Upside Potential

Jun 28

These 4 Measures Indicate That Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) Is Using Debt Extensively

Aug 07
These 4 Measures Indicate That Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) Is Using Debt Extensively

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD)?

Jul 19
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD)?

Calculating The Fair Value Of Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD)

May 12
Calculating The Fair Value Of Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD)

Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Apr 27
Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.34

Mar 28
Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.34

What Is Upbound Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPBD) Share Price Doing?

Mar 10
What Is Upbound Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:UPBD) Share Price Doing?

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Jan 06
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Are Investors Undervaluing Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCII) By 43%?

Dec 19
Are Investors Undervaluing Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCII) By 43%?

Is It Time To Consider Buying Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCII)?

Nov 29
Is It Time To Consider Buying Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCII)?

Rent-A-Center: Wait For The Growth To Return

Sep 28

Rent-A-Center declares $0.34 dividend

Sep 21

Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Aug 17
Rent-A-Center (NASDAQ:RCII) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Upbound Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:UPBD Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 244,259811,6700
30 Jun 244,170551,7880
31 Mar 244,072-251,7550
31 Dec 233,992-51,7290
30 Sep 233,96591,7300
30 Jun 234,010-11,6410
31 Mar 234,102641,7000
31 Dec 224,245121,7860
30 Sep 224,426201,8380
30 Jun 224,584471,8440
31 Mar 224,706881,8320
31 Dec 214,5831351,7370
30 Sep 214,1291811,5940
30 Jun 213,6592241,4850
31 Mar 213,1492011,3790
31 Dec 202,8142081,3430
30 Sep 202,7661921,3590
30 Jun 202,7031601,3720
31 Mar 202,6752161,3940
31 Dec 192,6701741,3990
30 Sep 192,6641351,4230
30 Jun 192,6591161,4350
31 Mar 192,659361,4520
31 Dec 182,66081,5040
30 Sep 182,638421,5530
30 Jun 182,637161,5900
31 Mar 182,659-71,6300
31 Dec 172,70371,6480
30 Sep 172,748-1751,6610
30 Jun 172,798-1561,6850
31 Mar 172,870-1371,7150
31 Dec 162,963-1051,7500
30 Sep 163,073-9591,7690
30 Jun 163,171-9691,8010
31 Mar 163,236-9561,8310
31 Dec 153,278-9541,8550
30 Sep 153,281721,8750
30 Jun 153,2541021,8900
31 Mar 153,207961,8980
31 Dec 143,158961,8930
30 Sep 143,121841,8430
30 Jun 143,111861,8500
31 Mar 143,1031101,8310
31 Dec 133,0941291,8190

Quality Earnings: UPBD has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: UPBD's current net profit margins (1.9%) are higher than last year (0.2%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: UPBD has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -41.2% per year.

Accelerating Growth: UPBD's earnings growth over the past year (831.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (-41.2% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: UPBD earnings growth over the past year (831.5%) exceeded the Specialty Retail industry -4.8%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: UPBD's Return on Equity (13.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/29 12:41
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/27 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Upbound Group, Inc. is covered by 23 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Anthony ChukumbaBB&T Capital Markets
Jason HaasBofA Global Research
Vincent CainticBTIG