World Acceptance Corporation
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 49.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 95.5%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott General Partners LLC | 32.43 | 1,512,424 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 9.70 | 452,411 | -5.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 4.78 | 222,883 | -0.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| AQR Capital Management LLC | 3.32 | 154,966 | +140.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| UBS Group AG | 2.86 | 133,469 | +145.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 2.54 | 118,364 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 2.54 | 118,251 | -0.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.21 | 102,935 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 1.98 | 92,361 | +3.6 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 3.52 | 164,270 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott General Partners LLC | 10% Owner | 1,373,237 | 250,066,458 $ | Aug 14, 2026 | indirect |
| Calmes John L Jr | See remarks | 48,334 | 8,801,621 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| McIntyre Scott | SVP, Accounting | 14,660 | 2,669,586 $ | Aug 3, 2026 | direct |
| Childers Jason E. | SVP, Information Technology | 12,799 | 2,330,698 $ | Aug 12, 2026 | direct |
| Robinson Benjamin E III | Director | 4,746 | 864,247 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Prescott General Partners LLC | 10% Owner | Sell | 7,992 | 187.69 | 1,500,018 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Prescott General Partners LLC | 10% Owner | Sell | 42,091 | 187.69 | 7,900,060 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Prescott General Partners LLC | 10% Owner | Sell | 10,656 | 187.69 | 2,000,025 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Prescott General Partners LLC | 10% Owner | Sell | 72,460 | 187.69 | 13,600,017 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Childers Jason E. | SVP, Information Technology | Sell | 2,000 | 190.74 | 381,480 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Robinson Benjamin E III | Director | Sell | 90 | 187.26 | 16,853 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | McIntyre Scott | SVP, Accounting | Sell | 1,300 | 185.00 | 240,500 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Calmes John L Jr | See remarks | Sell | 2,000 | 186.00 | 372,000 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.