World Acceptance Corp. Q2 Profit Rises

(RTTNews) - World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD) released earnings for its second quarter that rose from last year.

The company's bottom line came in at $14.54 million, or $1.56 per share. This compares with $9.80 million, or $1.10 per share, in last year's second quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.46 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 6.9% to $127.12 million from $118.93 million last year.

World Acceptance Corp. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q2): $14.54 Mln. vs. $9.80 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q2): $1.56 vs. $1.10 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $1.46 -Revenue (Q2): $127.12 Mln vs. $118.93 Mln last year.