Equity Profile

CACC

Credit Acceptance Corporation

FinancialsConsumer Finance$6.5B

Jul30Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) is a financial services company that specializes in providing automobile financing solutions to consumers. As a key player in the consumer finance sector, it plays an important role in facilitating vehicle purchases for individuals with less-than-perfect credit....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical indicator of the company's profitability and will help gauge how well it is managing its costs and generating income.

Expected to be around $10.61.

Loan Originations

This metric reflects the demand for financing and the company's ability to grow its lending portfolio, which is vital for revenue generation.

Not available.

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CACC Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+0.82%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.26%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Credit Acceptance Corporation reported an EPS of $10.71, slightly surpassing analyst expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining 3.68% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Management committed to maintaining strong loan origination growth.
They emphasized a focus on improving customer service and satisfaction.
Plans to enhance risk management strategies were also highlighted.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about CACC's upcoming earnings, especially given its recent performance and the overall consumer finance landscape. However, there are concerns about potential increases in delinquency rates.

Bull Case

If CACC can continue to beat EPS expectations and show strong loan origination growth, it could signal robust demand for its financing products, driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports higher delinquency rates or misses EPS expectations, it could raise red flags about the sustainability of its growth and profitability.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Expected to be around $10.61.

EPS is a critical indicator of the company's profitability and will help gauge how well it is managing its costs and generating income.

Loan Originations

Not available.

This metric reflects the demand for financing and the company's ability to grow its lending portfolio, which is vital for revenue generation.

Delinquency Rates

Not available.

Monitoring delinquency rates is important as it indicates the health of the loan portfolio and potential risks to profitability.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported delinquency rate for the quarter?

This figure will be crucial in assessing the health of the loan portfolio and could significantly impact investor confidence.

How did loan originations perform compared to the previous quarter?

Strong loan origination numbers could indicate robust demand and growth potential, which are key for the company's future earnings.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of improved risk management strategies that CACC has implemented, which could lead to better-than-expected delinquency rates.

Supporting Evidence

Recent trends in consumer credit suggest a more favorable environment for loan performance than anticipated.

CACC's historical ability to manage credit risk effectively may not be fully reflected in current estimates.

Key Risk

If delinquency rates come in significantly lower than expected, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance will hinge on how well CACC manages credit risk and maintains loan growth in a potentially challenging economic environment.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $10.61 or higher, along with stable or declining delinquency rates, would confirm the bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $10.61 and an increase in delinquency rates would support the bearish case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.29%

Historical Avg

±2.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±10.3% while CACC has averaged ±2.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

30d HV

36.2%

Calls (0)P/C Ratio: 0.63Puts (500)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CACC beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.63% on the day, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious in-line report may lead to muted reactions, as investors weigh management's commentary on future growth and risks.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history indicates a potential decline of about 0.35%, raising concerns about its financial health.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on loan origination growth compared to the previous quarter.
2Details on any changes in delinquency rates and credit risk management.
3Management's outlook on consumer demand for financing.
4Any commentary on regulatory changes affecting the consumer finance sector.
5Insights into customer satisfaction and service improvements.

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Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical indicator of the company's profitability and will help gauge how well it is managing its costs and generating income.

Expected to be around $10.61.

Loan Originations

This metric reflects the demand for financing and the company's ability to grow its lending portfolio, which is vital for revenue generation.

Not available.

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CACC Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+0.82%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.26%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Credit Acceptance Corporation reported an EPS of $10.71, slightly surpassing analyst expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining 3.68% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Management committed to maintaining strong loan origination growth.
They emphasized a focus on improving customer service and satisfaction.
Plans to enhance risk management strategies were also highlighted.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If CACC can continue to beat EPS expectations and show strong loan origination growth, it could signal robust demand for its financing products, driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports higher delinquency rates or misses EPS expectations, it could raise red flags about the sustainability of its growth and profitability.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

Expected to be around $10.61.

EPS is a critical indicator of the company's profitability and will help gauge how well it is managing its costs and generating income.

Loan Originations

Not available.

This metric reflects the demand for financing and the company's ability to grow its lending portfolio, which is vital for revenue generation.

Delinquency Rates

Not available.

Monitoring delinquency rates is important as it indicates the health of the loan portfolio and potential risks to profitability.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported delinquency rate for the quarter?

This figure will be crucial in assessing the health of the loan portfolio and could significantly impact investor confidence.

How did loan originations perform compared to the previous quarter?

Strong loan origination numbers could indicate robust demand and growth potential, which are key for the company's future earnings.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of improved risk management strategies that CACC has implemented, which could lead to better-than-expected delinquency rates.

Supporting Evidence

Recent trends in consumer credit suggest a more favorable environment for loan performance than anticipated.

CACC's historical ability to manage credit risk effectively may not be fully reflected in current estimates.

Key Risk

If delinquency rates come in significantly lower than expected, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance will hinge on how well CACC manages credit risk and maintains loan growth in a potentially challenging economic environment.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $10.61 or higher, along with stable or declining delinquency rates, would confirm the bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $10.61 and an increase in delinquency rates would support the bearish case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.29%

Historical Avg

±2.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±10.3% while CACC has averaged ±2.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

30d HV

36.2%

Calls (0)P/C Ratio: 0.63Puts (500)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CACC beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.63% on the day, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious in-line report may lead to muted reactions, as investors weigh management's commentary on future growth and risks.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history indicates a potential decline of about 0.35%, raising concerns about its financial health.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on loan origination growth compared to the previous quarter.
2Details on any changes in delinquency rates and credit risk management.
3Management's outlook on consumer demand for financing.
4Any commentary on regulatory changes affecting the consumer finance sector.
5Insights into customer satisfaction and service improvements.