Upbound Group, Inc. (UPBD)

Upbound Group’s adjusted EPS topped consensus while revenue came in line in the second fiscal quarter of 2026, reported July 30, 2026, as revenue rose 0.5% to about $1.2 billion (up from about $1.2 billion a year ago). Adjusted EPS of $1.07 topped the $1.05 estimate, +1.9%, while revenue of $1.163 billion was in line with a $1.164 billion estimate (-0.1%). Profitability was reflected in a gross margin of ~51% and an operating margin of ~5%, with gross profit of roughly $594.8 million and operating income of about $54.3 million. Net income increased 39.4% to around $21.6 million (up from about $15.5 million a year ago). The quarter generated operating cash flow of roughly $123.3 million, and the company paid about $22.9 million in dividends. Next-period consensus calls for EPS of $0.94 on revenue of $1.127 billion.