{
  "id": 5244614,
  "title": "Why Upbound Group (UPBD) Could Be an Undervalued Stock to Watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/why-upbound-group-upbd-could-be-an-undervalued-stock-to-watch",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T17:09:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/why-upbound-group-upbd-could-170937603.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund, managed by investment firm First Pacific Advisors, highlighted Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD) as a notable holding in its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. UPBD, a provider of consumer leasing and retail solutions, operates under brands such as Rent-A-Center and Acima, catering to sub-prime consumers seeking flexible payment options. Despite the AI-driven rally, the fund maintained a bottom-up approach, avoiding beaten-down SaaS stocks due to the growing uncertainty surrounding AI-related outcomes. In Q2 2026, the fund trimmed $62 million in capital gains and $140 million year-to-date, ending the quarter with a cash position of 10.2%. The fund's top five holdings in Q2 2026 included Upbound Group (NASDAQ:UPBD), one of the company's most notable investments in 2026. UPBD's stock is trading at less than five times earnings, offering a potentially undervalued opportunity. However, the fund expressed caution due to the company's leverage and concerns surrounding the Buy Now Pay Later segment.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}