Equity Profile

CACC

Credit Acceptance Corporation

FinancialsConsumer Finance$6.1B

Jul30Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) operates in the financial sector, specifically in consumer finance. The company provides auto loans to consumers with less-than-perfect credit, which is significant as it helps expand access to vehicle ownership for a broader audience.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and revenues.

$11.85

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate income from its core lending operations, which is crucial for assessing growth.

$679M

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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, CACC reported an EPS of $10.71, slightly exceeding expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining 3.68% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect CACC to report strong earnings driven by continued demand for auto loans, with a consensus EPS of $11.85.

Bull Case

If CACC beats expectations, it could indicate strong consumer demand and effective management, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses its earnings target, it may raise concerns about credit quality and consumer spending, negatively impacting the stock.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$11.85

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and revenues.

Revenue

$679M

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate income from its core lending operations, which is crucial for assessing growth.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $11.85?

A beat on EPS would signal strong operational performance and could boost investor confidence.

What insights can management provide about loan performance and credit quality?

Understanding loan performance is crucial, especially in a potentially tightening credit environment, and could influence future growth prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate the resilience of consumer demand for auto loans, especially in a recovering economy, which could lead to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

CACC has a history of beating EPS estimates, with a 63% success rate in the last eight quarters.

The options market is pricing in a larger move than historical averages, suggesting that investors expect significant volatility.

Recent trends in consumer spending indicate a potential increase in auto loan demand, which may not be fully reflected in current estimates.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in below $11.54, it could signal broader issues in credit quality and consumer spending.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance will hinge on the company's ability to manage credit risk while maintaining profitability in a competitive lending environment.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $12.10 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating robust demand and effective cost management.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $11.54 would support the bear case, raising concerns about credit quality and consumer spending.

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 investors are anticipating 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 a potential stock increase of around 0.63%, confirming strong demand and management effectiveness.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line result may lead to a muted reaction, as the market assesses management's commentary on future growth and credit quality.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history indicates a possible decline of about 0.35%, raising concerns about credit quality and consumer behavior.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan performance and default rates.
2Management's outlook on consumer demand for auto loans.
3Insights into the competitive landscape and pricing strategies.
4Any changes in credit policies or risk management approaches.
5Guidance on future revenue growth expectations.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and revenues.

$11.85

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate income from its core lending operations, which is crucial for assessing growth.

$679M

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, CACC reported an EPS of $10.71, slightly exceeding expectations. The stock reacted positively, gaining 3.68% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect CACC to report strong earnings driven by continued demand for auto loans, with a consensus EPS of $11.85.

Bull Case

If CACC beats expectations, it could indicate strong consumer demand and effective management, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses its earnings target, it may raise concerns about credit quality and consumer spending, negatively impacting the stock.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$11.85

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and revenues.

Revenue

$679M

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate income from its core lending operations, which is crucial for assessing growth.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $11.85?

A beat on EPS would signal strong operational performance and could boost investor confidence.

What insights can management provide about loan performance and credit quality?

Understanding loan performance is crucial, especially in a potentially tightening credit environment, and could influence future growth prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate the resilience of consumer demand for auto loans, especially in a recovering economy, which could lead to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

CACC has a history of beating EPS estimates, with a 63% success rate in the last eight quarters.

The options market is pricing in a larger move than historical averages, suggesting that investors expect significant volatility.

Recent trends in consumer spending indicate a potential increase in auto loan demand, which may not be fully reflected in current estimates.

Key Risk

If EPS comes in below $11.54, it could signal broader issues in credit quality and consumer spending.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance will hinge on the company's ability to manage credit risk while maintaining profitability in a competitive lending environment.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $12.10 or higher would confirm the bull case, indicating robust demand and effective cost management.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $11.54 would support the bear case, raising concerns about credit quality and consumer spending.

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 investors are anticipating 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 a potential stock increase of around 0.63%, confirming strong demand and management effectiveness.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line result may lead to a muted reaction, as the market assesses management's commentary on future growth and credit quality.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history indicates a possible decline of about 0.35%, raising concerns about credit quality and consumer behavior.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan performance and default rates.
2Management's outlook on consumer demand for auto loans.
3Insights into the competitive landscape and pricing strategies.
4Any changes in credit policies or risk management approaches.
5Guidance on future revenue growth expectations.