Here's Why You Should Add Rent-A-Center To Your Portfolio

 | Apr 08, 2019 10:14PM ET

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ:RCII) appears to be a solid bet, given its sturdy efforts to remain on the growth trajectory. Notably, the company is investing in enhancing the omni-channel platform as well as boosting the Acceptance Now business model and its Core U.S. segment. It is also striving to reduce costs.

We note that such endeavors drove fourth-quarter 2018 results, wherein both the top and the bottom line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third consecutive quarter. Also, earnings and sales improved year over year.