United States securities and exchange commission logo May 2, 2024 Fahmi Karam Chief Financial Officer Upbound Group, Inc. 5501 Headquarters Drive Plano, TX 75024 Re: Upbound Group, Inc. Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 File No. 001-38047 Dear Fahmi Karam: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services