World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD) was one of the Russell 2000's biggest losers for August 22 as the stock slid 5.32% to $79.96, a loss of $4.49 per share. Starting at an opening price of $83.46 a share, the stock traded between $78.67 and $83.46 over the course of the trading day. Volume was 255,254 shares over 2,404 trades.
The losses send World Acceptance Corporation down to a market cap of $765,660,738. The stock's P/E Ratio is 8.90.
For a full analysis of World Acceptance Corporation, check out Equities.com's E.V.A. report.
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