World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) Shares Sold by Patton Albertson Miller Group LLC

Patton Albertson Miller Group LLC reduced its position in World Acceptance Co. (NASDAQ:WRLD) by 1.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 10,331 shares of the credit services provider’s stock after selling 180 shares during the quarter. Patton Albertson Miller Group LLC owned about 0.17% of World Acceptance worth $1,349,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Swiss National Bank lifted its position in World Acceptance by 1.4% during the third quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 7,500 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $953,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Saba Capital Management L.P. boosted its position in shares of World Acceptance by 1.9% during the 3rd quarter. Saba Capital Management L.P. now owns 9,319 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $1,184,000 after acquiring an additional 178 shares during the last quarter. Barclays PLC grew its holdings in shares of World Acceptance by 10.0% in the third quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 2,086 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $264,000 after purchasing an additional 190 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System increased its position in World Acceptance by 3.3% during the fourth quarter. New York State Teachers Retirement System now owns 7,223 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $943,000 after purchasing an additional 229 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Range Financial Group LLC raised its stake in World Acceptance by 7.3% during the fourth quarter. Range Financial Group LLC now owns 4,171 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $544,000 after purchasing an additional 283 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.63% of the company’s stock.

World Acceptance Trading Up 0.7 %

WRLD traded up $0.99 on Thursday, hitting $136.32. The company had a trading volume of 24,383 shares, compared to its average volume of 42,439. The company has a current ratio of 15.98, a quick ratio of 20.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17. The firm has a market cap of $828.83 million, a P/E ratio of 10.28 and a beta of 1.42. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $135.52 and its 200 day moving average price is $127.11. World Acceptance Co. has a 1 year low of $94.57 and a 1 year high of $160.07.

About World Acceptance

World Acceptance Corporation engages in consumer finance business in the United States. The company offers short-term small installment loans, medium-term larger installment loans, related credit insurance, and ancillary products and services to individuals. It also provides income tax return preparation and filing services; and automobile club memberships.