FirstCash (NASDAQ:FCFS) CFO R Douglas Orr Sells 4,000 Shares

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS) CFO R Douglas Orr sold 4,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $175.37, for a total value of $701,480.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 111,289 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,516,751.93. The trade was a 3.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

R Douglas Orr also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, February 5th, R Douglas Orr sold 3,500 shares of FirstCash stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.99, for a total value of $612,465.00.
• On Monday, November 17th, R Douglas Orr sold 2,500 shares of FirstCash stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $158.45, for a total value of $396,125.00.
• On Monday, November 17th, R Douglas Orr sold 3,000 shares of FirstCash stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $158.17, for a total value of $474,510.00.

FirstCash Trading Up 2.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:FCFS traded up $4.27 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $181.92. The company had a trading volume of 404,161 shares, compared to its average volume of 274,206. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 4.99 and a quick ratio of 3.72. FirstCash Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $109.51 and a one year high of $188.75. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $164.46 and a 200 day moving average price of $153.71. The company has a market capitalization of $8.03 billion, a PE ratio of 26.25 and a beta of 0.49.

FirstCash (NASDAQ:FCFS) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $2.64 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.54 by $0.10. FirstCash had a net margin of 8.88% and a return on equity of 17.44%. The business had revenue of $1.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.01 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.12 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 19.8% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts forecast that FirstCash Holdings, Inc. will post 7.7 EPS for the current year.

FirstCash announced that its board has approved a stock buyback plan on Thursday, October 30th that permits the company to buyback $150.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy up to 2.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

FirstCash Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 18th will be paid a $0.42 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 18th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. FirstCash’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 24.24%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have commented on FCFS shares. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $217.00 price target on shares of FirstCash in a research note on Friday. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of FirstCash from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 10th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of FirstCash from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of FirstCash in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of FirstCash in a research note on Friday, October 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $169.40.

More FirstCash News

Here are the key news stories impacting FirstCash this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat estimates — FirstCash reported $2.64 EPS vs. $2.54 consensus and revenue of $1.06B vs. $1.01B expected; revenue rose ~19.8% year‑over‑year and the company posted record quarterly and full‑year operating results. These beats and strong margins support near‑term upside for the stock. View Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42/share (ex‑dividend Feb 18; pay Feb 27) — the payout provides income support for shareholders and may attract income‑oriented investors; the reported yield is roughly 0.9%. Press Release: Dividend & Results
• Positive Sentiment: Retail footprint growth — the company added 28 new pawn locations in Q4 through acquisitions and openings, supporting revenue diversification and same‑store growth potential going forward. Business Insider: Expansion Details
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated trading volume — today’s volume is above the stock’s recent average, indicating higher investor attention but not directional proof by itself. (Background market data.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Short interest data appears anomalous — a published February entry shows short interest listed as zero shares (no change from prior), which likely reflects a reporting/data issue rather than meaningful short covering. Monitor future filings for clarity.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and previews — outlets published earnings previews and Q4 snapshots following the release; these provide context but contain no new material surprises beyond the company release. Houston Chronicle: Q4 Snapshot Benzinga: Earnings Preview

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FirstCash

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of FirstCash by 2.1% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 4,096,956 shares of the company’s stock valued at $649,040,000 after buying an additional 83,113 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in FirstCash by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 980,738 shares of the company’s stock worth $132,552,000 after acquiring an additional 11,534 shares during the last quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC raised its stake in FirstCash by 1.0% in the 3rd quarter. Stephens Investment Management Group LLC now owns 857,510 shares of the company’s stock valued at $135,847,000 after acquiring an additional 8,610 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in FirstCash by 4.0% during the third quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 742,610 shares of the company’s stock valued at $117,644,000 after purchasing an additional 28,704 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Boston Partners boosted its position in FirstCash by 1.3% during the second quarter. Boston Partners now owns 658,961 shares of the company’s stock worth $88,871,000 after purchasing an additional 8,503 shares during the period. 80.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

FirstCash Company Profile

FirstCash, Inc (NASDAQ: FCFS) is a leading integrated operator of pawn stores and provider of short-term consumer loan services in the United States and Mexico. Through its retail pawn outlets, FirstCash offers collateral-based loans secured by personal property, enabling customers to access liquidity without a credit history or traditional bank account. The company also purchases, trades and sells a broad range of secondhand merchandise, including electronics, jewelry and power tools, through its network of conveniently located stores.

In addition to its pawn-broking activities, FirstCash provides unsecured consumer loans designed to meet urgent cash needs.