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Upbound Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results April 30, 2026 PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2026-- Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") (NASDAQ:UPBD) today announced results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The earnings release, financial tables and related materials can be found on the Company's investor relations website at https://investor.upbound.com. Today at 9 a.m. ET, Fahmi Karam, Chief Executive Officer, and Hal Khouri, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to review the Company’s financial results. Interested parties can access a live webcast of the conference call via this link (Webcast Link) or through the Company's investor relations website. First Quarter 2026 Highlights1 Continued Topline Growth: Consolidated revenue increased 3.7% year-over-year to $1.2 billion. Brigit Demonstrates Ongoing Expansion: Brigit revenue increased more than 40% year-over-year, supported by double-digit growth in paying subscribers2 and ARPU3. Acima Shows Disciplined Execution: Acima revenue increased approximately 1.8% year-over-year to $649 million, while lease charge-off rate4 improved to 8.8%, down 130 basis points sequentially. Rent-A-Center Progress Continues: Rent-A-Center same store sales5 grew 0.4% year-over-year, alongside a 20 basis point sequential improvement in lease charge-off rate. Robust Cash Flow Generation: The Company reported $171 million of net cash provided by operating activities, an increase of $23 million year-over-year. 2026 Outlook Reaffirmed: For fiscal year 2026, the Company reaffirms its expectation for consolidated revenue of between $4.70 billion and $4.95 billion, Adjusted EBITDA6 of between $500 million and $535 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS6 of between $4.00 and $4.35. For the second quarter of 2026, the Company expects consolidated revenue of between $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion, Adjusted EBITDA6 of between $120 million and $130 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS6 of between $1.00 and $1.10. About Upbound Group, Inc. Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas. For additional information about the Company, please visit our website Upbound.com. (1) The selected highlights referenced herein do not provide a complete review of the Company’s results for the quarter or updated guidance and outlook. Please refer to the Company’s full earnings release and related materials, as noted in this release, for additional information. (2) Brigit Paying Subscribers: Represents Brigit customers who have an active Plus or Premium account, not delinquent (not 45 days past due) on a cash advance, and made at least 1 of the last 2 subscription payments. (3) ARPU: Average monthly revenue per Brigit Paying Subscriber, where Brigit Paying Subscriber is defined in footnote 2 above. (4) Lease Charge-Offs: Represents charge-offs of the net book value of unrecoverable on-rent merchandise with lease-to-own customers who are past due. This is typically expressed as a percentage of revenues for the applicable period. For the Rent-A-Center segment, LCOs exclude Get It Now, Home Choice, and Franchisee-owned Rent-A-Center locations. (5) Same Store Sales (SSS): Same store sales generally represents revenue earned in Company-owned Rent-A-Center stores that were operated by us for 13 months or more and are reported on a constant currency basis as a percentage of total revenue earned in stores of the segment during the indicated period. The Company excludes from the same store sales base any store that receives a certain level of customer accounts from closed stores or acquisitions. The receiving store will be eligible for inclusion in the same store sales base in the 30th full month following account transfer. (6) See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for the definitions and other information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures included in this release. Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, statements regarding our 2026 financial guidance and other statements regarding our future outlook and other non-historical items. Such forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "could," "estimate," "predict," "continue," “maintain,” "should," "anticipate," "believe," or “confident,” or the negative

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported) February 19, 2026

UPBOUND GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware 001-38047 45-0491516 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

5501 Headquarters Drive Plano, Texas 75024 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) (972) 801-1100 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425). ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12). ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)). ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.01 Par ValueUPBDThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 19, 2026, Upbound Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Copies of the press release and earnings release are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this paragraph, as well as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On February 19, 2026, Upbound Group, Inc. issued an investor presentation announcing its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the investor presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.3 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No.Description 99.1Press release, dated February 19, 2026

99.2Earnings release, dated February 19, 2026

99.3Investor Presentation, dated February 19, 2026

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

UPBOUND GROUP, INC.

Date:February 19, 2026By:/s/ Hal Khouri Hal Khouri EVP, Chief Financial Officer

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported) October 30, 2025

UPBOUND GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware 001-38047 45-0491516 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

5501 Headquarters Drive Plano, Texas 75024 (Address of principal executive offices and zip code) (972) 801-1100 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425). ☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12). ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)). ☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $.01 Par ValueUPBDThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 30, 2025, Upbound Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Copies of the press release and earnings release are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this paragraph, as well as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On October 30, 2025, Upbound Group, Inc. issued an investor presentation announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the investor presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.3 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No.Description 99.1Press release, dated October 30, 2025

99.2Earnings release, dated October 30, 2025

99.3Investor Presentation, dated October 30, 2025

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

UPBOUND GROUP, INC.

Date:October 30, 2025By:/s/ Fahmi W. Karam Fahmi W. Karam Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer