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FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCFS) generates frequent news as an international operator of pawn stores and a provider of retail point-of-sale payment solutions. Company press releases and Form 8-K filings highlight developments across its U.S., Latin America and U.K. pawn operations, as well as its American First Finance (AFF) retail POS payment solutions segment. Investors following FCFS news can see how trends in pawn demand, store expansion and merchant partnerships influence the company’s reported results.
Regular earnings announcements are a central focus of FirstCash news. The company reports quarterly and full-year operating results, including revenue, net income, earnings per share, adjusted non-GAAP metrics and segment performance for U.S. pawn, Latin America pawn, U.K. pawn and AFF. These releases often discuss same-store pawn receivable growth, pawn loan fee trends, retail merchandise sales and margins, and AFF’s origination volumes and credit performance.
Another key news theme is store base and platform growth. FirstCash frequently announces acquisitions of pawn store chains, de novo store openings in multiple countries and the purchase of underlying real estate at existing locations. Recent news has also covered the acquisition and integration of H&T Group plc in the U.K., which expanded FirstCash’s geographic footprint and added hundreds of pawn locations.
FCFS news also covers capital allocation and financing decisions, such as quarterly cash dividends, increases to dividend levels, share repurchase authorizations and activity, and amendments to the company’s unsecured bank credit facility. In addition, regulatory and legal matters, including the settlement of litigation related to the Military Lending Act, appear in company announcements and provide insight into the regulatory environment in which FirstCash operates.
By reviewing the FCFS news feed on a regular basis, investors and observers can track how FirstCash’s pawn and retail POS payment solutions businesses evolve over time, how management describes operating conditions in its core markets, and how the company approaches growth, risk and shareholder returns.
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCFS) reported strong Q1 2023 results with consolidated revenues of $762.7 million, a 16% increase year-over-year. The company's net income surged by 69% to $47.4 million, and diluted EPS reached $1.02, reflecting a 76% increase. The U.S. and Latin America segments each reported a 15% growth in pawn fees. The retail POS payment solutions segment also saw significant growth, with revenues increasing by 24%. The board declared a cash dividend of $0.33 per share to be paid in May 2023. FirstCash continues to expand, adding 17 pawn locations and repurchasing $71 million in stock. With robust cash flows of $460 million and an improved debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.8x, FirstCash maintains a positive outlook for 2023, expecting continued revenue and earnings growth across all segments.
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCFS) reported record operating results for Q4 and the full year 2022, with revenue rising 61% to $2.7 billion. Net income increased 103% to $253 million, and diluted EPS grew by 76% to $5.36. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share, to be paid in February 2023. During Q4, FirstCash acquired 27 pawn locations in the U.S. and opened 17 in Latin America, bringing total store additions to 76 for the year. The strong performance in pawn operations and retail POS solutions, coupled with a robust balance sheet, positions FirstCash for continued growth in 2023.
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCFS) reported strong operating results for Q3 2022, with revenue reaching $672 million, a 68% increase year-over-year. Net income surged 78% to $59 million, driving diluted EPS up 54% to $1.26. The company's U.S. pawn operations saw a 35% income increase, while Latin America rose 14%. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 was declared, alongside a new $100 million share repurchase program. FirstCash anticipates continued growth in pawn operations and retail sales, with strong cash flows supporting both dividends and share buybacks.
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCFS) has amended its long-term, unsecured bank credit facility, increasing its commitment to $590 million and extending the maturity to August 2027. The amendment allows for an additional $200 million in potential borrowing and favorable changes in financial covenants, increasing consolidated leverage through 2024 and removing the domestic leverage ratio covenant. CEO Rick Wessel emphasized that this extension will support growth and shareholder payouts through dividends and share repurchases.
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