News Sentiment

ATLC sentiment intelligence

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 58 Balanced news tone 63 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Financial Services Market context
Industry Credit Services Read-through group
Latest close 99.26 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 58/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

78/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 63

directly relevant articles

Source quality 3

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+3.0% over one week, +7.4% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Positive

Texas Capital upgrades Atlanticus stock on peer valuation expansion By Investing.com

Market Reaction

Balanced read

67/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 78/100 classification
One-week reaction 3.0% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active 7.4% over four weeks
Fair value 105.2% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 24
Neutral 35
Negative 4

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 63
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 10
Market source 10
simplywall.st 6
MarketBeat 5
Investing.com 3
GlobeNewswire 3
Finviz 3
Seeking Alpha 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 32
Analyst action 12
Earnings 10
Capital return 3
Balance sheet 3
Deals and strategy 3

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 31-60 of 63
Investing.com Canada Direct company coverage

Atlanticus stock price target maintained at $102 by Citizens

Citizens has reiterated a "Market Outperform" rating and a $102 price target on Atlanticus Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:ATLC), citing confidence in the company's growth trajectory and its borrowers' ability to absorb macro shocks. Despite this, InvestingPro data suggests the stock is c

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
14 May 2026 09:39
Source
Investing.com Canada
Sahm Direct company coverage

An Insider At Atlanticus Holdings Lowered Their Holding Recently

An insider at Atlanticus Holdings (NASDAQ:ATLC), Independent Director Deal Hudson, recently sold a significant amount of stock, totalling US$126k over the last year at an average price of US$57.70, with US$100k sold in the last quarter alone. Despite this selling activity, inside

Tone
Negative 40/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Feb 2026 20:57
Source
Sahm
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLC) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLC) has an average "Moderate Buy" rating from seven brokerages, with an average one-year target price of $90.00. The stock experienced a 5.6% decline, opening at $51.87, and has a market cap of approximately $785 million. Insider transact

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
14 Feb 2026 05:57
Source
MarketBeat
GlobeNewswire Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Announces Approval of Quarterly Preferred Stock Dividend

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.476563 per share for Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred shareholders. The cash dividend is scheduled to be paid on or about March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Capital return
Published
03 Feb 2026 16:15
Source
GlobeNewswire
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Insider Selling: Atlanticus (NASDAQ:ATLC) Director Sells 1,675 Shares of Stock

Atlanticus (NASDAQ:ATLC) Director Deal Hudson recently sold 1,675 shares of the company's stock for a total of $100,031, reducing his stake by 2.7%. The credit services provider reported strong quarterly earnings per share that beat analyst estimates but missed revenue expectatio

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jan 2026 02:28
Source
MarketBeat
Finviz Direct company coverage

Personal Loan Stocks Q3 Teardown: Atlanticus Holdings (NASDAQ:ATLC) Vs The Rest

This article analyzes the Q3 performance of personal loan stocks, comparing Atlanticus Holdings (NASDAQ:ATLC) with peers like Dave (NASDAQ:DAVE), Enova (NYSE:ENVA), FirstCash (NASDAQ:FCFS), and LendingClub (NYSE:LC). While Atlanticus Holdings experienced strong revenue growth and

Tone
Positive 58/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jan 2026 22:37
Source
Finviz
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

B. Riley Securities Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC)

B. Riley Securities analyst Hal Goetsch reiterated a Buy rating on Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) with a price target of $90.00. This follows a similar Buy rating from BTIG with a $105.00 price target. The company reported strong third-quarter 2025 results, with quarterly revenue of

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
14 Jan 2026 07:44
Source
The Globe and Mail
Finviz Direct company coverage

2 Reasons ATLC is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

This article identifies two key risks for Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC): a declining trend in earnings per share (EPS) and high debt levels, with a net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 33.8x. The author suggests that despite a seemingly reasonable forward P/E, ATLC falls short of their quali

Tone
Negative 30/100
Event
Earnings
Published
13 Jan 2026 23:02
Source
Finviz
TipRanks Direct company coverage

Atlanticus resumed with a Buy at B. Riley

B. Riley has resumed coverage of Atlanticus (ATLC) with a Buy rating and a $90 price target. The firm believes Atlanticus's fintech platform, which targets underbanked consumers across various financing sectors, holds significant potential given its $6 billion portfolio and oppor

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
08 Jan 2026 01:12
Source
TipRanks
Investing.com Direct company coverage

B.Riley assumes coverage of Atlanticus stock with Buy rating, $90 target

B.Riley has initiated coverage of Atlanticus Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:ATLC) with a Buy rating and a $90 price target, citing the company's fintech platform for underserved consumers and strong operational efficiency. The firm believes Atlanticus is undervalued given its growth pros

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
07 Jan 2026 16:09
Source
Investing.com
Finviz Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Holdings (NASDAQ:ATLC) Surprises With Q3 CY2025 Sales

Atlanticus Holdings (NASDAQ:ATLC) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 36.1% year-on-year to $419.8 million, beating analyst estimates by 0.5%. However, its non-GAAP profit of $1.21 per share fell 24.1% below consensus estimates. The company reported

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
30 Dec 2025 16:08
Source
Finviz
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLC) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLC) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from seven brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $90.00. The company recently reported an EPS of $1.48, beating estimates, though revenue slightly missed. Institutional inv

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
26 Dec 2025 00:58
Source
MarketBeat
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) Is Up 6.8% After Refinancing $750M Securitization At Lower Coupon Has The Bull Case Changed?

Atlanticus Holdings recently refinanced a $750 million securitization at a lower coupon, reducing financing costs and strengthening its balance sheet. This move supports the company's ability to fund high-yield consumer receivables and manage credit risk, leading to a 6.8% stock

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
22 Dec 2025 08:09
Source
Simply Wall Street
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Atlanticus Holdings Corporation's (NASDAQ:ATLC) Earnings Despite 26% Price Jump

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLC) has seen a 26% share price increase in the last month and a 15% full-year gain, yet its P/E ratio of 9.7x suggests investors are not fully convinced. Despite a 27% EPS growth last year, the company experienced a 25% drop over three ye

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
17 Dec 2025 11:08
Source
Simply Wall Street
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Holdings (ATLC) executive donates 10,000 common shares to charity

David G. Hanna, an executive at Atlanticus Holdings Corp (ATLC), reported a charitable stock gift of 10,000 common shares made by an LLC in which he holds a pecuniary interest. The transaction, recorded as a gift on December 11, 2025, resulted in no reported price per share. Foll

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Dec 2025 19:08
Source
Stock Titan
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Atlanticus (NASDAQ:ATLC) Stock Price Up 7.9% Following Analyst Upgrade

Atlanticus (NASDAQ:ATLC) shares surged 7.9% after Citizens Jmp increased its price target to $100 and maintained a market outperform rating. The company surpassed EPS estimates with $1.48 versus $1.34, though revenue slightly missed expectations. Analysts currently rate Atlanticu

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
11 Dec 2025 18:09
Source
MarketBeat
TipRanks Direct company coverage

Atlanticus price target raised to $100 from $95 at Citizens

Citizens has increased its price target for Atlanticus (ATLC) to $100 from $95, maintaining an Outperform rating on the shares. This adjustment follows Atlanticus's announcement of refinancing a Mercury securitization facility, which is expected to boost incremental earnings. The

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
11 Dec 2025 12:09
Source
TipRanks
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Citizens raises Atlanticus stock price target to $100 on refinancing

Citizens has increased its price target on Atlanticus Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:ATLC) to $100 from $95, maintaining a Market Outperform rating, following the company's refinancing of a Mercury securitization facility. This refinancing is projected to reduce funding costs by at least

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
11 Dec 2025 10:09
Source
Investing.com
Quiver Quantitative Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation Completes Successful $750 Million Securitization Refinancing with Improved Terms

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation announced the successful refinancing of a $750 million term securitization through its Mercury subsidiaries, resulting in a 200+ basis point reduction in the coupon rate. This move, celebrated by President and CEO Jeff Howard, aims to reduce costs

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
10 Dec 2025 21:18
Source
Quiver Quantitative
GlobeNewswire Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Refinances Securitization Facility

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation announced that its Mercury subsidiaries refinanced a $750 million term securitization, securing new three-year bonds with more favorable structural elements and an immediate 200+ basis point reduction in the coupon rate. This refinancing is part of

Tone
Positive 77/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
10 Dec 2025 21:16
Source
GlobeNewswire
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Atlanticus (NASDAQ: ATLC) refinances $750 million for three years, 200+ basis point lower

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation announced that its Mercury subsidiaries refinanced a $750 million term securitization on December 4, 2025. The new bonds have a three-year tenor, improved structural elements, and achieved an immediate 200+ basis point reduction in the coupon rate

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Dec 2025 21:16
Source
Stock Titan
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLC) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by Analysts

Six analysts have given Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLC) a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating, with an average 12-month price target of $87.50. While some firms recently raised their price targets, indicating bullish sentiment, Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock to a

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
02 Dec 2025 05:11
Source
MarketBeat
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Atlanticus (NASDAQ: ATLC) announces $0.476563 Series B preferred quarterly dividend

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: ATLC) announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.476563 per share for holders of its Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. This dividend is payable on or about December 15, 2025, to shareholders

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Capital return
Published
17 Nov 2025 05:11
Source
Stock Titan
GlobeNewswire Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation announced strong Q3 2025 financial results, marked by significant organic growth and the transformational acquisition of Mercury Financial LLC. This acquisition substantially increased its scale by adding $3.2 billion in credit card receivables and

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
10 Nov 2025 08:20
Source
GlobeNewswire
Quiver Quantitative Direct company coverage

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation Acquires Mercury Financial LLC, Expanding Reach in Near-Prme Credit Card Market

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation has acquired Mercury Financial LLC for approximately $162 million, significantly expanding its reach in the near-prime credit card market. This acquisition adds $3.2 billion in credit card receivables and 1.3 million credit card accounts, bringing

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
01 Nov 2025 23:02
Source
Quiver Quantitative
Insider Monkey Direct company coverage

JMP Securities Lifts Atlanticus (ATLC) Target to $95 from $78

JMP Securities raised its target price for Atlanticus (ATLC) from $78 to $95, maintaining a "Market Outperform" rating. This decision followed a new analysis after Atlanticus acquired Mercury Financial, with JMP anticipating boosts to Atlanticus's earnings per share in 2026 and 2

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
01 Nov 2025 23:02
Source
Insider Monkey