Core Insights - Upbound Group (UPBD) reported $1.16 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, a 9% year-over-year increase, with an EPS of $1.00 compared to $0.95 a year ago [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 billion, resulting in a surprise of +1.82%, while the EPS also surpassed the consensus estimate of $0.98 by +2.04% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Subscriptions and fees generated $57.66 million, slightly above the estimated $56.88 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase [4] - Revenues from Brigit were reported at $57.66 million, again exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of $56.88 million [4] - Other revenues amounted to $7.62 million, below the average estimate of $8.18 million, but showing a significant year-over-year change of +322.7% [4] - Store revenues from merchandise sales reached $198.1 million, surpassing the estimated $191.8 million, marking a +31.4% change compared to the previous year [4] - Store revenues from rentals and fees totaled $901.34 million, exceeding the average estimate of $889.89 million, with a year-over-year change of +2.7% [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Upbound Group have returned +1.3%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by +3.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Upbound Group (UPBD) reported $1.16 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, a year-over-year increase of 7.5% and an EPS of $1.12, up from $1.04 a year ago [1] - The revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.14 billion, resulting in a surprise of +1.28%, while the EPS also surpassed expectations by +6.67% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Subscriptions and fees generated $51.89 million, exceeding the average estimate of $49.82 million from three analysts [4] - Revenues from Brigit were $51.89 million, aligning with the average estimate of $49.82 million [4] - Other revenues reached $8.85 million, surpassing the average estimate of $8.58 million, marking a +372% year-over-year change [4] - Store revenues from merchandise sales were $192.22 million, below the average estimate of $208.92 million, reflecting a +31.4% year-over-year increase [4] - Store revenues from rentals and fees amounted to $904.58 million, exceeding the average estimate of $887.65 million, with a +2.1% change compared to the previous year [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Upbound Group have returned -7.4%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential for outperformance in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with revenues and earnings exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate, leading to an upward revision of its 2025 guidance [1][3][13] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share were $1.00, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 94 cents, and increased from 79 cents in the same quarter last year [3] - Total revenues reached $1,176.4 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1,119 million, marking a 7.3% year-over-year increase driven by growth in rentals, fees, and merchandise sales [3] - Adjusted EBITDA was $126.1 million, up 15.6% year over year, with a margin increase of 70 basis points to 10.7% [4] Segment Performance - Rent-A-Center segment revenues decreased 4.9% year over year to $489 million, attributed to fewer company-owned stores and disciplined underwriting [5] - Acima segment revenues rose 13.5% year over year to $637.3 million, with GMV growth of 8.8% driven by increased retailer locations and application volume [7][9] - Brigit generated revenues of $31.9 million for February and March 2025, reflecting a 35.4% increase from the same period in 2024 [10] 2025 Outlook - The company expects 2025 revenues to be between $4.60 billion and $4.75 billion, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $510 million and $540 million [13] - For Q2 2025, revenues are anticipated to be between $1.05 billion and $1.15 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $125 million to $135 million [14] Financial Health - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $107.3 million, net senior debt of $1.09 billion, and stockholders' equity of $679.2 million [12]