Jim Cramer on Upbound Group: “I Do Not Like It”

Group 1 - Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UPBD) provides lease-to-own and installment purchase options for household goods, including furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, and smartphones [1] - The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share on September 18, payable by October 21 to shareholders of record on September 30, resulting in a yield of 7.1% [1] - Jim Cramer expressed skepticism about UPBD's business model, stating it is the least known and has not been proven [1] Group 2 - There is a belief that certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk compared to UPBD [2]