ATLC

Over the past six months, Atlanticus Holdings Corp. experienced several stock events. In Q1 2026, the company reported a 97% year-over-year revenue increase to $679.5 million, missing analyst forecasts, but diluted EPS of $2.23 significantly exceeded estimates, leading to a 2.48% stock decline in aftermarket trading. For Q2 2026, Atlanticus announced record net income of $47.4 million (up 67.2%) and total operating revenue of $744.3 million (up 89.0%), yet the stock dropped approximately 11% in a single session, attributed to a reset on expectations. On August 13, 2026, the company approved its quarterly preferred stock dividend. In September 2026, Atlanticus completed the sale of its CAR Auto Finance operations for approximately $71.2 million, including $56.2 million in cash, to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on higher-growth products. Later that month, its subsidiary sold the MERCURY word mark and related intellectual property for $27.5 million in cash, while retaining associated credit card receivables and securing a license for continued brand use. As of October 8, 2026, ATLC shares were trading at $91.75, within a 52-week range of $47.50 to $114.34, showing a 47.21% increase over the last six months and a 67.38% increase over the last year.