Credit Acceptance Corporation CACC
- Market cap
- $5.7B
- P/E
- 12.0×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 160.63 | 182.50 | 297.63 | 373.06 | 199.00 | 320.19 | 397.58 | 358.00 | 409.22 | 401.90 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 223.57 | 338.12 | 467.26 | 509.99 | 539.00 | 703.27 | 699.08 | 576.05 | 616.66 | 560.00 |
High Price
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| 1,609 | 1,817 | 2,040 | 2,016 | 2,033 | 2,073 | 2,246 | 2,232 | 2,431 | 2,499 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 969 | 1,110 | 1,286 | 1,489 | 1,669 | 1,856 | 261 | 1,902 | 2,162 | 2,317 |
Revenue
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| 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Gross Margin
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| 531 | 584 | 755 | 856 | 550 | 1,261 | (38) | 368 | 330 | 565 |
EBT
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| 54.81% | 52.59% | 58.73% | 57.48% | 32.92% | 67.94% | (14.63%) | 19.33% | 15.24% | 24.40% |
EBT Margin
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| 333 | 470 | 574 | 656 | 421 | 958 | 536 | 286 | 248 | 424 |
Net Income
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| 15 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Depreciation
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| 47.67 | 56.93 | 66.12 | 78.78 | 93.47 | 115.38 | (413.36) | 146.83 | 175.47 | 202.35 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 16.37 | 24.12 | 29.52 | 34.71 | 23.57 | 59.57 | 60.62 | 22.09 | 20.12 | 37.14 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 24.95 | 29.03 | 36.20 | 42.98 | 55.17 | 66.48 | (1,965.57) | 92.93 | 92.34 | 92.09 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.27) | (0.43) | (1.29) | (1.42) | (0.48) | (0.47) | 4.92 | (0.31) | 0.11 | (0.14) |
Capex/Sh
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| 24.68 | 28.60 | 34.91 | 41.56 | 54.69 | 66.01 | (1,960.65) | 92.62 | 92.45 | 91.95 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 57.73 | 78.77 | 102.38 | 124.62 | 128.93 | 113.40 | (2,576.96) | 135.39 | 141.98 | 133.05 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | (1) | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Shares
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| 13.21 | 13.61 | 12.93 | 12.74 | 14.53 | 11.53 | 11.67 | 24.42 | 23.32 | 11.94 |
PE Ratio
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| 4.54 | 5.77 | 5.77 | 5.61 | 3.70 | 5.96 | 0.00 | 3.68 | 2.68 | 2.19 |
PS Ratio
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| 3.75 | 4.17 | 3.73 | 3.55 | 2.68 | 6.06 | 0.00 | 3.99 | 3.31 | 3.33 |
PB Ratio
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| 7.02 | 8.26 | 8.44 | 9.30 | 6.19 | 8.18 | 14.64 | 6.05 | 5.17 | 4.67 |
EV/Sales
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| 13.56 | 16.44 | 15.99 | 17.63 | 10.57 | 14.30 | 3.09 | 9.58 | 9.82 | 10.28 |
EV/FCF
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| 507 | 566 | 704 | 812 | 985 | 1,069 | 1,239 | 1,204 | 1,138 | 1,055 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (5) | (8) | (25) | (27) | (8) | (8) | (3) | (4) | 1 | (2) |
Capex
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| 502 | 558 | 679 | 786 | 977 | 1,062 | 1,236 | 1,200 | 1,139 | 1,053 |
FCF
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| 4,006 | 4,726 | 5,798 | 7,122 | 7,114 | 6,764 | 6,502 | 7,045 | 8,373 | 8,076 |
Working Cap'
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| 3,354 | 3,071 | 3,821 | 6,069 | 4,609 | 4,616 | 4,591 | 5,068 | 6,353 | 6,354 |
Total Debt
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| 3,069 | 2,761 | 3,433 | 5,492 | 4,146 | 4,120 | 4,101 | 4,503 | 5,402 | 5,747 |
Net Debt
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| 1,174 | 1,536 | 1,991 | 2,355 | 2,303 | 1,824 | 1,624 | 1,754 | 1,750 | 1,524 |
Sh' Equity
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| 8.77% | 10.22% | 10.23% | 9.61% | 5.65% | 13.18% | (0.55%) | 3.94% | 3.01% | 4.85% |
ROA
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| 9.65% | 10.57% | 10.81% | 8.63% | 7.63% | 15.39% | 1.52% | 7.06% | 7.40% | 9.47% |
ROIC
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| 31.67% | 34.71% | 32.55% | 30.19% | 18.08% | 46.44% | (2.22%) | 16.94% | 14.15% | 25.90% |
ROE
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Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) key facts
- Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) is a Credit Services company in the Financial sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- Credit Acceptance Corporation’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.3 billion, up 7.16% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $423.9 million, or $37.14 per share (basic), a net margin of 18.3%.
- As of September 25, 2026, CACC traded at $555.68, a market capitalization of $5.7 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 12.0× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 2.5× sales.
- Return on equity was 25.9% and debt-to-equity 3.96.
Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Latest News
24 Sep
Credit Acceptance Corporation agreed to a $710 million settlement with 40 states and Washington, D.C., that will forgive roughly $634 million in auto-debt for more than 55,000 borrowers who took loans between November 2015 and November 2025. An additional $60 million in restitution and a $15.5 million penalty will be paid. The forgiveness could average about $11,500 per affected borrower, though actual relief depends on outstanding balances and eligibility. To qualify, accounts must have opened in 2015–2025, borrowers must have a Credit Acceptance score under 56, and payments totaling at least 13% of monthly income. The agreement also covers cars repossessed or surrendered within 18 months, or vehicles not repossessed but sold. Regulators alleged the lender steered low-income or credit-damaged borrowers into unaffordable loans and pushed add-on products; Credit Acceptance denied wrongdoing. NY AG Letitia James called it predatory; CEO Vinayak Hegde said the deal is constructive. The $710 million settlement and debt forgiveness materially reshape CACC's risk exposure and regulatory footprint, with implications for future lending and profitability.
22 Sep
Credit Acceptance Corp. reached a multistate settlement with New York and 40 attorneys general, with no admission of wrongdoing. It will pay $60 million into a consumer-relief fund and $15.5 million to the AGs, plus waivers of eligible customer balances; management says these cash costs require no new charges beyond what’s already accrued. The consent orders impose post-2025 relief: forgiveness of 95% of balances after involuntary repossession and sale for qualifying loans originated after December 1, 2025, with repossessions within 12–18 months; a price-cap rule for low-score borrowers; and a five-year relief window starting November 2, 2026 (with a separate seven-year start for the price-cap rule). State debt relief totals about $634 million. Implementation costs and impact on recoveries could affect profitability, but clearer rules may reduce litigation risk and improve loan quality over time. Hedge-fund positions stood at 28 funds by 2Q2026, down from 31. Consent-order relief and forgiveness provisions materially affect cash flows, loan recoveries, and profitability.
Credit Acceptance Corporation announced Shannon Wilson will join as Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 28, 2026. Wilson brings broad business and transformation experience across human resources, frontline operations, technology, and workforce strategy, with leadership roles at Amazon, Best Buy, The Home Depot, and most recently Chief People Officer at Alto Pharmacy. CEO Vinayak Hegde says the appointment aims to build an enterprise-wide leadership team capable of supporting the company’s growth ambitions. Wilson's background in scale, technology, analytics, and organizational systems complements Credit Acceptance’s plan to modernize operations, emphasize talent and performance, and become more technology- and AI-enabled while maintaining its mission, culture, and long-standing values. The release underscores the company’s ongoing focus on investing in leadership and capabilities to drive its long-term growth in vehicle financing. Adds a senior HR and transformation leader to accelerate growth and modernization, with potential positive impact on talent and execution but not a near-term financial catalyst.
21 Sep
Michigan and about 40 other states announced a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corp. over alleged predatory subprime auto loans, including costly add-ons that regulators say borrowers could not afford. The deal provides $694 million in cash and debt relief nationwide, with about $70.3 million earmarked for Michigan borrowers. Relief includes $388 million for repossessed loans and $246 million for at-risk loans that did not result in repossession. Credit Acceptance will pay $60 million to remediate losses and offer off-ramps for some loans originated starting December 2025; qualifying borrowers could receive up to 95% debt relief and avoid collections lawsuits. The pact imposes a seven-year price cap of 109% of retail book value on certain loans, tighter disclosure rules, and a five-year period to implement changes. The company did not admit wrongdoing, saying the settlement clarifies regulatory expectations and supports its business model. Regulatory settlement with debt relief and pricing restrictions could materially affect operations and investor sentiment.
20 Sep
Franklin Templeton's stock (BEN) could be about 6% undervalued after a settlement involving Credit Acceptance Corp. Analysts say the deal removes a key overhang tied to CACC, reducing uncertainty about BEN's exposure to the lender and improving the risk–reward profile of its portfolio. The valuation argument hinges on improved earnings visibility or portfolio performance stemming from the settlement, potentially prompting a market re-rating. Details of the settlement's terms and any ongoing regulatory or legal implications for BEN's funds will determine the size of the impact on BEN's shares and metrics. Investors should watch for updates on the settlement, its effect on BEN's portfolio strategy, and any shifts in sentiment toward credit-related assets. Settlement reduces uncertainty about BEN's exposure to Credit Acceptance, possibly prompting a re-rating.
18 Sep
Credit Acceptance Corporation concludes a multistate lending settlement, triggering scrutiny of its future lending strategies, regulatory compliance costs, and effects on auto finance operations and investor outlook. Multistate lending settlement introduces regulatory constraints that can materially reshape CACC core operations and market valuation.
17 Sep
Credit Acceptance Corporation reaches resolution with state attorneys general. Regulatory resolution introduces compliance adjustments and short-term sentiment effects without altering core business trajectory.
27 Aug
Credit Acceptance (CACC) stock may continue rising if credit trends keep improving. Improving credit trends could moderately support CACC stock gains and operational outlook.
22 Aug
Credit Acceptance Corporation closes a new US$600 million ABS financing deal that could alter its bull case and investment outlook. The US$600 million ABS financing deal may influence Credit Acceptance's funding structure and near-term market perception.
20 Aug
Credit Acceptance Corporation completed a $600.0 million asset-backed financing. Large asset-backed financing round bolsters funding capacity and supports core lending operations without fundamentally shifting company trajectory.
13 Aug
Credit Acceptance appoints new chief technology officer to lead digital-first and AI-enabled business initiatives. CTO hire targets AI and digital upgrades that may incrementally strengthen innovation and operations.
11 Aug
Credit Acceptance (CACC) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, presenting quarterly financial results, operational metrics, and management commentary on business performance and outlook. Quarterly earnings calls deliver core financial results and guidance that typically drive immediate stock moves and reshape investor views.
7 Aug
Credit Acceptance (CACC) receives a rating upgrade to Buy. Buy rating upgrade may lift short-term investor sentiment and share price.
5 Aug
Credit Acceptance Corporation Q2 2026 earnings call presented financial results, operational metrics, and management commentary on performance and outlook. Quarterly earnings updates supply performance data that can shift near-term investor views without guaranteeing structural change.
4 Aug
Credit Acceptance Q2 earnings call highlighted quarterly financial results, operational metrics and management outlook for the company. Q2 earnings updates offer financial performance details with moderate influence on near-term valuation and sentiment.
Credit Acceptance Corporation reported its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly results update key financial metrics that shape near-term investor views and valuation.
3 Aug
Credit Acceptance Corporation prepares to report Q2 earnings with focus on loan volumes, interest income, credit loss provisions and auto finance performance metrics. Q2 earnings expectations can moderately influence CACC stock movements and near-term financial outlook.
29 Jul
Credit Acceptance (CACC) stock may trade 11% below fair value estimates amid planned leadership changes. Leadership shifts could moderately affect strategic decisions and valuation perceptions at Credit Acceptance.
27 Jul
Credit Acceptance Corporation announces leadership changes to advance its digital-first strategy. Leadership changes target digital strategy advancement but provide no details on immediate financial or operational shifts.
13 Jul
Credit Acceptance reports Q1 earnings, triggering buy, sell or hold assessment for CACC stock amid ongoing performance review. Q1 earnings trigger moderate investor reassessment of CACC operations and near-term trajectory.
18 May
Credit Acceptance shares rose 6.5% after Q1 earnings, a new ABS deal and continued buybacks. Q1 results, new ABS deal and buybacks signal moderate positive effects on operations and sentiment without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.
15 May
Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) upgraded to Buy rating, signaling potential upside for the stock amid analysis of implications. Analyst upgrade to Buy expected to moderately boost investor sentiment and short-term stock performance.
14 May
Credit Acceptance Corporation's Q1 earnings call featured top 5 analyst questions on loan originations, portfolio yield, delinquency trends, competitive pressures, and growth outlook. Analyst questions highlight concerns over loan performance and market dynamics, expected to moderately influence investor sentiment and near-term stock performance.
6 May
Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) Q1 earnings beat estimates, with revenues growing year-over-year and provisions declining. Q1 earnings beat with revenue growth and declining provisions boosts CACC's financial performance and investor sentiment significantly.
Credit Acceptance Corporation's Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlights key financial metrics, loan originations, revenue growth, net income, and forward guidance amid subprime auto lending market dynamics. Quarterly earnings results influence financial performance and investor sentiment but are balanced by ongoing market conditions.
5 May
Credit Acceptance Corporation released Q1 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, loan originations, and strategic updates. Q1 earnings call highlights directly impact CACC's financial metrics, investor sentiment, and stock trajectory.
Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC) reported strong Q1 CY2026 results. Strong Q1 earnings signal robust financial health, likely boosting stock price and investor sentiment significantly.
Credit Acceptance Corporation announced first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings releases significantly impact financial performance perception and stock trajectory.
Credit Acceptance Corporation announced the completion of a $450.0 million asset-backed financing. The $450 million asset-backed financing bolsters liquidity for loan originations and supports financial performance amid core operations.
4 May
Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) reports earnings tomorrow, with analysts previewing expectations including EPS estimates, revenue forecasts, and key metrics to watch. Upcoming earnings release can noticeably influence financial performance and investor sentiment through results versus expectations.