UPBD
Upbound Group, Inc. · Technology · Software - Application
Last
$18.00
−$0.61 (−3.28%) 2:31 PM ET
Prev close $18.61
Open $18.57
Day high $18.57
Day low $17.92
Volume 461,840
Avg vol 827,536
Mkt cap
$1.08B
P/E ratio
12.59
FY Revenue
$4.74B
EPS
1.43
Gross Margin
48.71%
Sector
Technology
AI report sections
UPBD
Upbound Group, Inc.
Upbound Group combines modest recent price stabilization with improving short-term momentum against a backdrop of longer-term share price drawdown and elevated volatility. Fundamentally, the company shows positive earnings and cash flow growth with high free cash flow yield while operating in a highly leveraged, liquidity-constrained balance sheet position. Valuation metrics appear compressed relative to cash generation and dividend yield, but meaningful short interest and ongoing legal disputes underscore continued risk perception.
AI summarized at 12:35 PM ET, 2026-05-28
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 55 LONG: 58
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+24% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.24×
RSI
51.91 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
+0.17 (Strong)
MACD: 0.06 Signal: -0.11
Long-Term
+0.12 (Strong)
MACD: -0.08 Signal: -0.20
Intraday trend score 43.69

Latest news

UPBD 12 articles Positive: 1 Neutral: 1 Negative: 1
Positive The Motley Fool • Rick Munarriz
This Under-the-Radar Stock Yielding 8.2% Could Be a Big Winner in 2026

Upbound Group (formerly Rent-A-Center) offers an 8.2% dividend yield with a forward P/E ratio below 4, supported by strategic acquisitions of Acima and Brigit. Despite a 35% decline over the past year, the company's revenue growth, strong profitability, and dividend increases position it as a potential turnaround opportunity in 2026, though economic sensitivity and high debt remain risks.

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Sentiment note

The article presents Upbound as an undervalued turnaround opportunity with an attractive 8.2% dividend yield, strong forward P/E ratio below 4, consistent revenue growth in high single digits, and strategic acquisitions (Acima and Brigit) that expand its market reach. The author believes the stock decline has priced in risks and sees potential for upside in 2026.

Neutral Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Leasing Industry Icon Mitch Fadel Joins DriveItAway Holdings Board of Advisors

Mitch Fadel, former CEO of Upbound Group and Rent-A-Center, has joined DriveItAway Holdings' Board of Advisors to help transform automotive retail and expand vehicle accessibility for underserved markets.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as previous company of new board advisor, no significant positive or negative implications

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
FlexShopper Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Upbound Group, Inc. and Katapult Holdings, Inc.

FlexShopper has filed patent infringement lawsuits against Upbound Group and Katapult Holdings, alleging unauthorized use of its patented lease-to-own technologies. The company is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages.

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Sentiment note

Upbound Group is accused of infringing on FlexShopper's patents, which could lead to legal consequences and financial damages.

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Here's Why Upbound Group (UPBD) is a Strong Momentum Stock

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Why Upbound Group (UPBD) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Here's Why Upbound Group (UPBD) is a Strong Value Stock

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Upbound (UPBD) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Increase Y/Y

Upbound's (UPBD) Q1 results demonstrate resilience and optimism despite market challenges.

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Compared to Estimates, Upbound Group (UPBD) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Although the revenue and EPS for Upbound Group (UPBD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Upbound Group (UPBD) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Upbound Group (UPBD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 2.60% and 3.29%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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AerCap (AER) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

AerCap (AER) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 42.42% and 6.04%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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