Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: John L. Calmes, Jr. Executive VP, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, and Treasurer (864) 298-9800 GREENVILLE, S.C. (January 27, 2026) - World Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: WRLD) today reported financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2026. WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION REPORTS FISCAL 2026 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS Third fiscal quarter highlights Following the pandemic, the Company made the strategic decision to tighten underwriting standards dr ...