Upbound (US:UPBD) ZACKS·2025-06-09 16:50Company Overview - Upbound Group (UPBD) is headquartered in Plano and operates in the Finance sector, specifically leasing furniture and appliances with an option to buy [3] - The stock has experienced a price decline of 12.86% since the beginning of the year [3] Dividend Information - Upbound Group currently pays a dividend of $0.39 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 6.14%, which is significantly higher than the Financial - Leasing Companies industry's yield of 4.26% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.53% [3] - The company's annualized dividend of $1.56 has increased by 4% from the previous year, with an average annual increase of 5.93% over the last five years [4] - The current payout ratio is 39%, indicating that the company distributes 39% of its trailing 12-month earnings per share as dividends [4] Earnings Growth - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Upbound Group's earnings in 2025 is projected at $4.16 per share, reflecting a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 8.62% [5] Investment Perspective - Upbound Group is considered an attractive dividend play and a compelling investment opportunity, currently holding a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) [7]