NasdaqGS - Nasdaq Real Time Price • USD Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD) Follow Compare 29.01 -0.06 (-0.21%) At close: 4:00:00 PM EST 29.01 0.00 (0.00%) After hours: 4:03:10 PM EST All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations Upbound Group Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Brigit, a Leading Financial Health Technology Firm, for up to $460 Million PLANO, Texas, December 12, 2024--Upbound Group, Inc. ("Upbound" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial products that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brigit, a leading financial health technology company, for total consideration of up to $460 million consisting of cash and shares of Upbound common stock. This transaction is Upbound Group strikes $460 million deal for financial inclusion app Brigit (Reuters) -Upbound Group said on Thursday it reached agreement on a $460 million cash-and-stock deal for Brigit, a financial technology company that has been backed by investors including the venture capital firms of actor Ashton Kutcher and basketball star Kevin Durant. The move, confirming a Reuters story from earlier on Thursday, will help Upbound expand its product offerings to credit-poor consumers and give it access to Brigit's data modeling and technology platform, allowing it to create more accurate customer financial profiles. Brigit provides financial services including cash advances and credit-profile building through its subscription-based digital app. Upbound Group announces 5% dividend increase to 39c per share Upbound Group (UPBD) announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase of over 5% in the quarterly cash dividend to 39c for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on January 7 to the Company’s common stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 18. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See the top stocks recommended by analysts >> Read More on UPBD: LendingClub price target rais Upbound Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by Over 5% to $0.39 for the First Quarter of 2025 PLANO, Texas, December 05, 2024--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands that include Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase of over 5% in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.39 for the first quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on January 7, 2025 to the Company’s common stockholders of record as of th Upbound Group, Inc. Collaborates with Google Cloud to Transform Customer Experience with a Comprehensive AI Roadmap PLANO, Texas, November 21, 2024--Upbound Group, Inc. ("Upbound" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UPBD), an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all, has announced an agreement with Google Cloud to deliver advanced AI solutions designed to significantly improve the experience for customers, as well as expand customer offerings across Upbound’s Acima Leasing® and Rent-A-Center® lines of business. UPBD Beats Earnings & Revenue Estimates in Q3, Raises 2024 Guidance Upbound delivers strong Q3 results, registering year-over-year growth in revenues and earnings. Upbound Group Inc (UPBD) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic ... Upbound Group Inc (UPBD) reports a robust third quarter with significant revenue increases and strategic initiatives, despite facing some operational challenges. Upbound Group (UPBD) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates The headline numbers for Upbound Group (UPBD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals. Upbound Group (UPBD) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Upbound Group (UPBD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 6.74% and 2.10%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock? Upbound Group: Q3 Earnings Snapshot On a per-share basis, the Plano, Texas-based company said it had net income of 55 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 95 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. Upbound Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results PLANO, Texas, October 31, 2024--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ:UPBD) today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The earnings release, financial tables and related materials can be found on the Company's investor relations website at https://investor.upbound.com. McGrath (MGRC) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates McGrath (MGRC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 34.53% and 17.12%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock? Upbound Group (UPBD) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release Upbound Group (UPBD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. Upbound Group, Inc. Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results PLANO, Texas, October 10, 2024--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands that include Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2024 before the market open on October 31, 2024, followed by a conference call beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results. Upbound Group Inc (UPBD) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amidst Margin ... Upbound Group Inc (UPBD) reports nearly 10% revenue growth, driven by Acima's performance, while facing profitability challenges and legal disputes. FlexShopper Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against Upbound Group, Inc. and Katapult Holdings, Inc. BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FlexShopper, Inc. (Nasdaq: FPAY), (“the Company”), a leading online lease-to-own retailer and payment solutions provider, has initiated legal action to defend its intellectual property. The Company has filed patent infringement lawsuits against Upbound Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPBD) (including its Acima subsidiaries) and Katapult Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: KPLT) alleging unauthorized use of FlexShopper's patented technologies. FlexShopper has retaine 5 Stocks With High ROE to Buy as Markets Skid Off the Peak UPBD, HIG, ACGL, PHM and BCH are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as markets skid from fresh 52-week highs. Upbound Group, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.37 for the Fourth Quarter of 2024 PLANO, Texas, September 19, 2024--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands that include Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 for the fourth quarter of 2024. The dividend will be paid on October 22, 2024, to the Company’s common stockholders of record as of the close of business on O Upbound Group, Inc. Announces New Independent Director Charu Jain PLANO, Texas, September 10, 2024--Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ: UPBD), a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers through its operating brands that include Rent-A-Center® and Acima®, today announced that, effective September 10, 2024, Ms. Charu Jain has been appointed to the Upbound Board of Directors (the "Board") as a new independent director. 5 High ROE Stocks to Buy as Market Dips on Soft Manufacturing Data UPBD, AES, ACGL, PHM and BCH are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as soft manufacturing data rattles markets. Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 1/14/2025, which may include dividends or other distributions. 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