Insider Selling: FirstCash (NASDAQ:FCFS) CFO Sells 4,000 Shares of Stock

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FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFSGet Free Report) CFO R Douglas Orr sold 4,000 shares of FirstCash stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $175.37, for a total transaction of $701,480.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 111,289 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $19,516,751.93. This represents a 3.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available 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 stock was 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 shares were 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 Price Performance

NASDAQ FCFS traded up $4.27 during trading hours 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 quick ratio of 3.72 and a current ratio of 4.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.25 and a beta of 0.49. FirstCash Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $109.51 and a 52 week high of $188.75. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $164.46 and a 200 day simple moving average of $153.71.

FirstCash (NASDAQ:FCFSGet Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $2.64 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.54 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $1.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.01 billion. FirstCash had a net margin of 8.88% and a return on equity of 17.44%. FirstCash’s revenue was up 19.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.12 earnings per share. Equities research analysts expect that FirstCash Holdings, Inc. will post 7.7 earnings per share for the current year.

FirstCash Announces Dividend

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

FirstCash announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Thursday, October 30th that allows the company to repurchase $150.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 2.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

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

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in FirstCash by 4.7% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 22,946 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,761,000 after purchasing an additional 1,021 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of FirstCash by 9.7% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 389,509 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,866,000 after buying an additional 34,364 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of FirstCash by 237.2% in the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 62,057 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,467,000 after acquiring an additional 43,653 shares during the last quarter. Ascent Group LLC purchased a new stake in FirstCash during the 2nd quarter valued at about $226,000. Finally, KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS grew its position in FirstCash by 5.0% during the 2nd quarter. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS now owns 8,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,135,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

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

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FirstCash Company Profile

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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.

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