Credit Acceptance (CACC) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of financing programs, and related products and services in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 1/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Credit Acceptance Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$578.29 |
| 52 Week High | US$668.86 |
| 52 Week Low | US$401.90 |
| Beta | 1.35 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.79% |
| 3 Month Change | 0.13% |
| 1 Year Change | 14.00% |
| 3 Year Change | 23.00% |
| 5 Year Change | -2.42% |
| Change since IPO | 21,252.51% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
CACC: Raised Street Expectations And Index Additions Will Temper Future Return Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Credit Acceptance by about $67, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as reflected in recent Street research, including the latest TD Cowen commentary. What’s in the News for Credit Acceptance Credit Acceptance appointed Joseph Billante as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 27, 2026, succeeding long-time CFO Jay D.CACC: Higher Multiples And Softer Q1 Results Will Pressure Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Credit Acceptance from about $537 to roughly $562, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E that are in line with recent Street price target increases from TD Cowen and Stephens. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Credit Acceptance has centered on updated price targets, with bullish analysts adjusting their views as they revisit assumptions around revenue, margins, and valuation multiples.CACC: Refreshed Assumptions And Buybacks Will Shape Future Risk Balance
Credit Acceptance's analyst price target has moved higher by $50 to $90 across recent updates, as analysts cite refreshed valuation work and adjustments to P/E and discount rate assumptions to reflect the latest risk and return profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Credit Acceptance shows a mix of optimism and caution, with price targets both raised and reduced as analysts revisit their P/E and discount rate assumptions.Credit Acceptance (CACC) Stock Could Be 7% Overvalued After Credit Facility Extension And CFO Change
Why the latest financing and leadership moves matter for Credit Acceptance stock Credit Acceptance (CACC) has just extended its revolving secured credit facility by one year and reduced its borrowing spread, while also preparing for a CFO transition to Joseph Billante from long-serving finance chief Jay D. Martin. See our latest analysis for Credit Acceptance. Those financing and leadership updates come against a backdrop of firm momentum in Credit Acceptance’s stock, with a 90 day share...CACC: Revised Assumptions And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts have raised their price targets on Credit Acceptance by $50 to $90 in recent research, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a mix of optimism and caution around Credit Acceptance, reflected in both higher and lower price targets over the past few reports.CACC: Revised Assumptions And Legal Resolution Will Shape Balanced Risk Profile
Analysts raised their price target on Credit Acceptance by about $55, citing updates to fair value estimates along with revised assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but generally constructive reset in how analysts are thinking about Credit Acceptance, with several price target changes clustered over a short period.CACC: Elevated Margin Assumptions Will Drive Skewed Risk To The Downside
Analysts have raised the Credit Acceptance price target by about $30, citing updated assumptions around fair value, the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E that are consistent with recent mixed Street research moves on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Credit Acceptance has been mixed, with some price targets raised and at least one lowered.CACC: Evolving EPS Outlook And Mixed Sentiment Will Drive A Balanced Path
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Credit Acceptance by about $6 to roughly $452. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profitability and an outlook that now applies a higher future P/E multiple.CACC: Future Buybacks And Leadership Transition Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Credit Acceptance to $458.00 from $458, citing incremental adjustments to the discount rate and forward valuation assumptions, while maintaining a constructive view on revenue growth and profitability. What's in the News The board authorizes a new share repurchase program allowing Credit Acceptance to buy back up to 2,000,000 shares, with no stated expiration, signaling ongoing capital return to shareholders (company announcement).CACC: Buybacks And Leadership Transition Will Shape A Balanced Forward Outlook
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Credit Acceptance to $458.00 from $458.00, reflecting a slightly reduced discount rate and marginally lower future P E assumptions while maintaining strong expectations for growth and margins. What's in the News On September 29, 2025, the Board authorized a new share repurchase plan allowing Credit Acceptance to buy back up to 2,000,000 shares with no set expiration date (Key Developments).CACC: Share Buyback Program And Leadership Transition Will Shape Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Credit Acceptance from $446.25 to $458.00, citing incremental improvements in profit margin and a slight reduction in discount rate as supporting factors for the increased valuation. What's in the News The Board of Directors has unanimously elected Vinayak R.CACC: Share Repurchases And Leadership Transition Will Shape Lending Landscape
Analysts have lowered their price target for Credit Acceptance from $467.50 to $446.25. They cite shifts in projected revenue growth and underlying financial assumptions as key drivers of the revision.
Enhanced Forecasting And Critical Growth Set To Propel Future Revenue And Net Income
Enhanced forecasting and disciplined underwriting amidst economic volatility hint at improved loan performance, net margins, and ultimately net income.Credit Acceptance: Back At Expensive Levels While Facing The Same Concerns
Summary CACC stock has returned to its previous high of $550 despite deteriorating earnings and ongoing challenges. Higher costs of funding and default rates are severely impacting earnings, and a pending lawsuit adds to the uncertainties. A careful probability-weighted scenario model suggests a valuation re-rate to $465 per share. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| CACC | US Consumer Finance | US Market | |
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| 7D | -4.3% | -3.4% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 14.0% | -10.8% | 11.9% |
Return vs Industry: CACC exceeded the US Consumer Finance industry which returned -10.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CACC exceeded the US Market which returned 11.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CACC volatility | |
|---|---|
| CACC Average Weekly Movement | 3.8% |
| Consumer Finance Industry Average Movement | 7.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: CACC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CACC's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2,314 | Vinayak Hegde | www.creditacceptance.com |
Credit Acceptance Corporation engages in the provision of financing programs, and related products and services in the United States. It advances money to automobile dealers in exchange for the right to service the underlying consumer loans; and buys the consumer loans from the dealers and keeps the amount collected from the consumers. The company is also involved in the business of reinsuring coverage under vehicle service contracts sold to consumers by dealers on vehicles financed by the company.
Credit Acceptance Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| CACC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$6.00b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$501.90m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.30b |
Is CACC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CACC income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.30b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$69.70m |
| Gross Profit | US$1.23b |
| Other Expenses | US$731.80m |
| Earnings | US$501.90m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 48.35 |
| Gross Margin | 94.65% |
| Net Profit Margin | 38.51% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 395.6% |
How did CACC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/20 00:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Credit Acceptance Corporation is covered by 12 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Fotheringham | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Kenneth Bruce | BofA Global Research |
| Giuliano Anderes Bologna | BTIG |