UPBDTechnology · Software - ApplicationThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Upbound Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $27 — +71.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Upbound Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (97): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Momentum (36): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UPBD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +71.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $28 → $27 |
| 31 July 2026 | BTIG | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 31 July 2026 | BTIG | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 31 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $29 → $28 |
| 7 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $28 → $29 |
| 7 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Jan 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Sept 2025 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 15 Sept 2025 | Loop Capital | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 2 May 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 21 Feb 2025 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 Nov 2024 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 1 Oct 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 Sept 2024 | Loop Capital | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 July 2024 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 7 June 2024 | BTIG | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. UPBD appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Upbound Group, Inc. returned −21.3% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Upbound Group, Inc. has a market value of $900.1M and an enterprise value of $2.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.7B. The latest quarter grew 0.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $90.3M, a 1.9% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $356.0M.
Upbound Group, Inc. spent $90.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.0×; forward P/E: 3.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 10.10%, paying out 101% of earnings.
Upbound Group, Inc. employs 12,050 people — $394K of revenue per employee.
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Upbound Group announced that it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 29, 2026. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Why it matters — The announcement gives UPBD watchers the scheduled date and time for the company’s third-quarter results and discussion.
24/7 Wall Street reports that five dividend stocks are set to go ex-dividend within the next three trading days. The article notes that the dividend yields alone don't tell the full story, as the payout coverage across these stocks ranges from solid to concerning, and investors face a limited window to act.
Why it matters — The piece highlights how dividend sustainability, not just yield, matters for income-focused stocks, a consideration relevant to those tracking Upbound Group's dividend profile.
Upbound Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 for the fourth quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid on October 27, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business.
Why it matters — A Upbound Group watcher would care because the board's approval of a quarterly dividend demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to its shareholders.
Upbound Group announced two additions to its executive leadership team: Scott Young has joined as Chief Operating Officer, a newly created role that unifies business segments under a single leader, and Dev Chakraborty has joined as Senior Vice President and Head of Brigit.
Why it matters — The additions signal Upbound's effort to strengthen its technology- and data-driven strategy and streamline its leadership structure across its business segments.
Zacks reports that UPBD appears cheap, citing an 8% dividend yield and stronger cash flow, but notes soft demand, fraud losses, and execution risks that keep the value case in check. The headline frames the question of whether the stock is a value opportunity or a trap amid persistent demand risks.
Why it matters — A UPBD watcher weighing the low valuation would care because the report highlights lingering risks—weak demand, fraud losses, and execution issues—that undermine confidence in the value proposition.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Upbound Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $27, with estimates ranging from $20 to $41. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Upbound Group, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Upbound Group, Inc. 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Upbound Group, Inc. ranks 83 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +71.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Upbound Group, Inc. 83 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Upbound Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UPBD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $20 to $41 over the next 12 months.
Upbound Group, Inc. returned -21.3% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Upbound Group Inc. is a financial services and technology company focused on providing lease-to-own and other consumer financing solutions.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 13 Oct 2026): "Upbound Group, Inc. Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results". Upbound Group announced that it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 29, 2026. A conference call to discuss the results will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Upbound Group Inc. is a financial services and technology company focused on providing lease-to-own and other consumer financing solutions. The company serves customers across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico through a mix of physical stores, digital channels, and retail partner networks. Its main offerings include lease-to-own arrangements for household durable goods such as furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, smartphones, and tires. Upbound Group Inc. operates through brands and segments including Rent-A-Center, Acima, Brigit, and Mexico, combining in-store retail, embedded finance, and digital financial wellness tools. The company addresses consumers who may have limited access to traditional credit by offering flexible payment options and broad product access. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Upbound Group Inc. plays a significant role in alternative consumer finance and omnichannel retail.
CEO Mr. Fahmi Karam CPA · 12,050 employees · United States · https://www.upbound.com
