Upbound Group, Inc.· UPBD

Upbound Group, Inc., which rebranded from Rent-A-Center, Inc. in February 2023, operates as a diversified retail and financial technology platform. Its core business involves providing household durable goods to consumers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico through a lease-to-own model. The company's operations are divided into four main segments: Rent-A-Center Business, Acima, Mexico, and Franchising. Utilizing key brands such as Rent-A-Center and Acima, Upbound Group facilitates transactions for customers across both its physical store locations and various digital channels. Their extensive product catalog available for lease includes a wide range of items such as furniture (including mattresses), vehicle tires, consumer electronics, major home appliances, various tools, fashion accessories like handbags, and technology items including computers, smartphones, and related accessories. In addition to its lease-to-own offerings, the company also sells merchandise via installment payment plans. A crucial service it provides is enabling lease-to-own agreements for individuals who might not qualify for traditional financing from other retailers, often through dedicated kiosks located within those retail partners' establishments. Upbound Group manages retail installment sales outlets under the "Get It Now" and "Home Choice" names. Its lease-to-own and franchised lease-to-own stores operate under banners such as Rent-A-Center, ColorTyme, and RimTyme. The company also maintains its own stores and an e-commerce platform accessible via rentacenter.com. Founded in 1960, Upbound Group, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Plano, Texas.

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  Upbound Group Names Scott Young as Chief Operating Officer and Dev Chakraborty as Head of Brigit

  PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 two additions to its executive leadership team. Scott Young has joined as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role that will unify business segments under a single leader, and Dev Chakraborty has joined as Senior Vice Presid.

  Sep 22, 2026
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  Head-To-Head Review: Nelnet (NYSE:NNI) versus Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD)

  Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD - Get Free Report) and Nelnet (NYSE: NNI - Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and profitability. Analyst Recommendations This is a breakdown of current ratings

  Sep 21, 2026

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  BTIG Downgrades Upbound Group (UPBD) to Neutral

  BTIG· Vincent Caintic· $28.00
  Jul 31, 2026
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  Upbound Group (UPBD) PT Lowered to $33 at Loop Capital

  Loop Capital Markets· Anthony Chukumba· $33.00
  Nov 1, 2024
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  Loop Capital Reiterates Hold Rating on Upbound Group (UPBD)

  Loop Capital Markets· Anthony Chukumba· $36.00
  Sep 13, 2024
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  Upbound Group initiated with a Buy at BTIG

  BTIG· Vincent Caintic· $45.00
  Jun 6, 2024
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  KeyBanc Reiterates Overweight Rating on Upbound Group (UPBD)

  KeyBanc· Bradley Thomas· $41.00
  Jun 4, 2024