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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Upbound Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.39 for the Third Quarter of 2025
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 4, 2025-- Upbound Group, Inc. ('Upbound' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 for the third quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on July 8, 2025, to the Company's common stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 17, 2025. About Upbound Group, Inc. Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company's customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including approximately 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website View source version on CONTACT: Investor Contact: Jeff Chesnut SVP, IR & Corporate Development 972-801-1108 [email protected] KEYWORD: TEXAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY FINANCE FINTECH OTHER TECHNOLOGY SPECIALTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE HOME GOODS DATA MANAGEMENT RETAIL SOURCE: Upbound Group, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/04/2025 07:00 AM/DISC: 06/04/2025 06:58 AM
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Rent-A-Center Opens New Store in Harlan, Kentucky; Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled on May 30
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2025-- Upbound Group, Inc. (the 'Company' or 'Upbound') (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, has announced the opening of a new Rent-A-Center franchise store in Harlan, Kentucky. The new Rent-A-Center store is located at 168 Village Center Rd., Suite 163, and is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays. To celebrate the addition of the new Rent-A-Center location, area residents are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration with store staff, company leaders and members of the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 30, at 12:30 p.m. During the event, the public will have the opportunity to shop the store's merchandise. Additionally, a donation will be presented from the store to Christ's Hands, Inc., a local organization that provides aid to those in Harlan County with food insecurity. The Harlan Rent-A-Center store will also hold prize drawings at the grand opening to win an Ashley Furniture recliner chair and a Sony PlayStation 5. To enter the drawings, simply visit the store during the grand opening event; no purchase is necessary. The new Rent-A-Center store in Harlan is operated by Raintree, a major Rent-A-Center franchisee based in Lexington, Kentucky. Raintree-franchised Rent-A-Center stores serve customers throughout Kentucky and Virginia. 'We're excited to further expand in Kentucky with the opening of the new store in Harlan,' said Kevin Webb, Raintree's president. 'We are looking forward to offering name-brand home furnishings to customers in this wonderful community under flexible lease-to-own agreements with no long-term debt obligations.' Rent-A-Center helps elevate financial opportunity for all by leasing high-quality furniture, appliances, electronics and other durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis through its stores, the website and the Rent-A-Center mobile app. There are currently approximately 2,300 company-owned and franchise Rent-A-Center locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. About Upbound Group, Inc. Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company's customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands — such as Acima ®, Brigit™ and Rent-A-Center ® — that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including approximately 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website at View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact Michael Landry Vice President – Franchising 972-801-1419 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA TEXAS KENTUCKY INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY FINANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PHILANTHROPY HOME GOODS FUND RAISING DATA MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION OTHER PHILANTHROPY RETAIL SOURCE: Upbound Group, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/23/2025 08:00 AM/DISC: 05/23/2025 07:59 AM
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Rent-A-Center Opens New Store in Harlan, Kentucky; Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled on May 30
PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, has announced the opening of a new Rent-A-Center franchise store in Harlan, Kentucky. The new Rent-A-Center store is located at 168 Village Center Rd., Suite 163, and is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays. To celebrate the addition of the new Rent-A-Center location, area residents are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration with store staff, company leaders and members of the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 30, at 12:30 p.m. During the event, the public will have the opportunity to shop the store's merchandise. Additionally, a donation will be presented from the store to Christ's Hands, Inc., a local organization that provides aid to those in Harlan County with food insecurity. The Harlan Rent-A-Center store will also hold prize drawings at the grand opening to win an Ashley Furniture recliner chair and a Sony PlayStation 5. To enter the drawings, simply visit the store during the grand opening event; no purchase is necessary. The new Rent-A-Center store in Harlan is operated by Raintree, a major Rent-A-Center franchisee based in Lexington, Kentucky. Raintree-franchised Rent-A-Center stores serve customers throughout Kentucky and Virginia. 'We're excited to further expand in Kentucky with the opening of the new store in Harlan,' said Kevin Webb, Raintree's president. 'We are looking forward to offering name-brand home furnishings to customers in this wonderful community under flexible lease-to-own agreements with no long-term debt obligations.' Rent-A-Center helps elevate financial opportunity for all by leasing high-quality furniture, appliances, electronics and other durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis through its stores, the website and the Rent-A-Center mobile app. There are currently approximately 2,300 company-owned and franchise Rent-A-Center locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. About Upbound Group, Inc. Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company's customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands — such as Acima ®, Brigit™ and Rent-A-Center ® — that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including approximately 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website at
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rent-A-Center Opens New Store in Harlan, Kentucky; Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled on May 30
PLANO, Texas, May 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, has announced the opening of a new Rent-A-Center franchise store in Harlan, Kentucky. The new Rent-A-Center store is located at 168 Village Center Rd., Suite 163, and is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays. To celebrate the addition of the new Rent-A-Center location, area residents are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration with store staff, company leaders and members of the Harlan County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 30, at 12:30 p.m. During the event, the public will have the opportunity to shop the store's merchandise. Additionally, a donation will be presented from the store to Christ's Hands, Inc., a local organization that provides aid to those in Harlan County with food insecurity. The Harlan Rent-A-Center store will also hold prize drawings at the grand opening to win an Ashley Furniture recliner chair and a Sony PlayStation 5. To enter the drawings, simply visit the store during the grand opening event; no purchase is necessary. The new Rent-A-Center store in Harlan is operated by Raintree, a major Rent-A-Center franchisee based in Lexington, Kentucky. Raintree-franchised Rent-A-Center stores serve customers throughout Kentucky and Virginia. "We're excited to further expand in Kentucky with the opening of the new store in Harlan," said Kevin Webb, Raintree's president. "We are looking forward to offering name-brand home furnishings to customers in this wonderful community under flexible lease-to-own agreements with no long-term debt obligations." Rent-A-Center helps elevate financial opportunity for all by leasing high-quality furniture, appliances, electronics and other durable goods to customers on a lease-to-own basis through its stores, the website and the Rent-A-Center mobile app. There are currently approximately 2,300 company-owned and franchise Rent-A-Center locations throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. About Upbound Group, Inc. Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company's customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands — such as Acima®, Brigit™ and Rent-A-Center® — that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including approximately 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website at View source version on Contacts Media Contact Michael LandryVice President – Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Upbound Group (UPBD) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors alike. While you may have an investing style you rely on, finding great stocks is made easier with the Zacks Style Scores. These are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on value, growth, and/or momentum characteristics. For growth investors, a company's financial strength, overall health, and future outlook take precedence, so they'll want to zero in on the Growth Style Score. This Score examines things like projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will generate sustainable growth over time. Upbound Group, Inc. (formerly Rent-A-Center, Inc.) incorporated in 1986 is a leading lease-to-own provider with operations in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico. The company provides services to large portion of consumers by providing them with access and the opportunity to obtain ownership of, high-quality, durable products under a flexible lease purchase agreement with no long-term debt obligation. The company currently has four operating segments. These segments include Acima segment, Rent-A-Center Business segment, Mexico segment and Brigit segment. UPBD boasts a Growth Style Score of A and VGM Score of A, and holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. Its bottom-line is projected to rise 8.6% year-over-year for 2025, while Wall Street anticipates its top line to improve by 7.9%. Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.06 to $4.16 per share. UPBD also boasts an average earnings surprise of 4.8%. On a historic basis, Upbound Group has generated cash flow growth of 15.2%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 9.3% this year. With solid fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, UPBD should be on investors' short lists. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
