Company Overview - Upbound, formerly known as Rent-A-Center, has been in business since 1973 and is a leader in the lease-to-own market, offering furniture, appliances, and consumer electronics through over 1,700 locations in North America [4][5] - The company rebranded to Upbound three years ago and has expanded its operations by acquiring a tech company called Acima, which helps other businesses manage lease-to-own options [6][7] Financial Performance - Upbound currently offers an 8.2% dividend yield, which is well covered by its business operations, with a forward earnings ratio in the mid-single digits [7]