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Credit Acceptance Corporation
$575.78▲ 5.67% today
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Why Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) stock moved

Updated Oct 29, 2026

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) shares climbed 5.7% to $575.78 as of October 29, 2026, a significant gain from the prior close of $544.90. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for CACC. The move is tied to price move up. Below, we break down what changed for CACC, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.

What happened

CACC climbed 5.7% to $575.78

Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) moved +5.78% to $575.78 on October 29, 2026, after reporting third-quarter 2026 results. The company beat consensus EPS by 1.17%, reporting adjusted EPS of $13.01 versus $12.86 estimate. Consumer loan assignment volumes surged 51.0% year-over-year to $1.4 billion, and active dealer-partners reached a record 12,093 (up 18.8% YoY). Adjusted net income rose 14.9% to $135.5 million. Monitor Q4 2026 earnings and any updates on dealer growth and loan assignment volumes to confirm whether the 37.7% unit and 51.0% dollar volume growth can sustain.

This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Oct 29, 2026, 4:49 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
1.2×
Normal
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$6.0B
NASDAQ
Analyst target
$500
-13.2% vs price
Price chart
Sep 28 – Oct 29
ENFNNNVEE$511$544$577Sep 28Oct 6Oct 14Oct 21Oct 29
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Credit Acceptance Corporation investors

For Credit Acceptance Corporation investors, the balance of recent signals points to a bullish shift. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Strong 5.7% price move. Weighing against that: Credit Acceptance Corporation moved -3.18% intraday from $550.00 to $532.52; CACC moved -3.25% from its $600.80 open to a $581.30 close on 2026-08-06. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $500.00, implying -13.2% downside from $575.78. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (53/100). With earnings due imminently, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

CACC price reaction

CACC last traded at $575.78, up $30.88 (+5.67%) from the previous close of $544.90. The session traded on 1.2× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $511.95 and $575.78, and it currently sits about 100% of the way up that band.

Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC)

Latest catalysta bullish counterpoint
The latest catalyst — a materially positive development — a bullish counterpoint to the prevailing bearish analyst view.

The consensus analyst price target on Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) is $500.00, 13.2% below the recent $575.78. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 2 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on CACC line up.

The bullish case

  • Material positive event.
  • Strong 5.7% price move.
  • Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) moved +3.41% from $568.47 to $587.85 on 2026-08-04.

The bearish case

  • The consensus analyst price target of $500.00 sits 13.2% below the recent $575.78, so the average target sees limited room to run.
  • The most bearish analyst target is $460.00 (-20.1%).
  • Credit Acceptance Corporation moved -3.18% intraday from $550.00 to $532.52.
  • CACC moved -3.25% from its $600.80 open to a $581.30 close on 2026-08-06.
Bull vs bear balanceBullish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bullish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.

Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 29, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $500-13.2%
= 2 maintains
TD Cowen maintained Hold · 2026-10-06
SEC filings watch
8-K2026-10-29
Material event — review for impact
high
10-Q2026-10-29
Quarterly financial results
medium
8-K2026-09-21
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-09-18
Material event — review for impact
high
Peer context
CACC+5.7%

Previous notable changes for CACC

News2026-10-29+5.7%
CACC posted $56.6 million net loss ($5.43 per diluted share) in Q3 2026.
Filings2026-10-29+5.7%
Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) filed a new 10-Q on October 29, 2026.
News2026-10-22+3.3%
CACC will release third quarter 2026 earnings results on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Material / Earnings2026-10-22+3.3%
Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) moved +3.42% from $540.41 to $558.90 on 2026-10-22. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, and filings — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near its 5-day average.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-29
in 0 days
Thesis shift
Bullish Shift
bullish signal
Risk level
High
from change events

Frequently asked questions about CACC

Why did Credit Acceptance Corporation (CACC) stock move?

CACC climbed 5.7% to $575.78. The move is associated with price move up.

How much did CACC stock rise?

CACC gained 5.67% ($30.88) versus the prior close of $544.90, last trading at $575.78 on 1.2× average volume.

When is Credit Acceptance Corporation's next earnings date?

CACC's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-29 — about 0 days away.

What is the analyst price target for CACC?

The consensus analyst price target for CACC is $500.00, about 13.2% below the current $575.78. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 2 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks CACC

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move up was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for CACC, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 29, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.

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FMP real-time & historical price dataCompany news feedsSEC EDGAR filingsAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)Earnings calendar (FMP)
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