World Acceptance Corporation reported a net income of $14.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, a significant increase compared to the loss of $6.3 million in the same quarter of the previous year. EPS increased to $2.25 from a loss of $0.87 per share. Total revenues decreased by 10.9% to $130.9 million. The company's performance benefited from an improved operating environment and a decrease in the provision for credit losses.
Net income increased by $20.8 million to $14.5 million compared to a loss of $6.3 million in the same quarter of the prior year.
Net income per diluted share increased to $2.25 compared to a loss of $0.87 per share for the same quarter of the prior year.
Total revenues decreased by 10.9% to $130.9 million from $147.0 million in the same quarter of the prior year.
Gross loans outstanding decreased to $1.26 billion, a 7.9% decrease from the $1.37 billion of gross loans outstanding as of December 31, 2019.
The press release does not contain any forward guidance.