| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Entity / Legal Name | Rent-A-Center, Inc. |
| Ticker | NASDAQ: RCII |
| S&P / Moody‑s Rating | BB- / Ba2 |
| Rating Outlook | Stable |
| Investment Grade Status | Non‑Investment Grade — Speculative |
| Sector | Specialty Retail / Rent-to-Own |
| US Location Count | ~1,800+ stores (Rent-A-Center + Acima) |
| Cap Rate Range | 7.00% – 8.50% |
| Typical Store Size | 3,000 – 6,000 SF |
| Typical Price Range | $800,000 – $3,500,000 |
Rent-A-Center Business Overview & NNN Investment Profile
Rent-A-Center is the largest rent-to-own retailer in the United States, operating approximately 1,800 locations under the Rent-A-Center brand and its Acima virtual rent-to-own platform. The company provides furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers on a lease-to-own basis to customers who may not qualify for traditional retail credit. The rent-to-own model generates recurring weekly or monthly payments and is generally counter-cyclical, performing relatively well during economic downturns when traditional credit tightens.
For NNN investors, Rent-A-Center properties offer small-format retail (3,000 to 6,000 SF) at accessible price points ($800K to $3.5M). The BB-/Ba2 split rating (Moody‑s rates it stronger at Ba2) reflects the company’s counter-cyclical business model and consistent cash flow generation. The stores are typically in suburban strip centers serving moderate-income communities, creating decent re-tenanting potential for other small retail tenants.
No. Rent-A-Center carries BB-/Ba2 ratings, though Moody‑s Ba2 is closer to investment grade than S&P’s BB- assessment.
7.00% to 8.50% as of Q1 2026.
The rent-to-own model is considered counter-cyclical because demand increases when traditional consumer credit tightens during recessions, making Rent-A-Center a more defensive NNN tenant than many retail peers.
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