FirstCash Hldgs

FirstCash

FirstCash Holdings Inc operates pawn stores in the United States and Latin America. Its primary business involves making small loans secured by personal property. The the company has three reportable segments: U.S. pawn; Latin America pawn; and Retail POS payment solutions (AFF). It derives majority revenue from U.S. Pawn segment. These pawn loans give the borrower the option of either repaying the loans with interest or forfeiting the property without further penalty. Geographically operates in USA, Mexico, Latin America, with maximum revenue from USA.

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FirstCash Holdings Inc

FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.97%. Currently, FirstCash Hldgs has a market capitalization of $5.13 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FCFS: If an investor had bought $1000 of FCFS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,482.00 today based on a price of $114.59 for FCFS at the time of writing.
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740181511_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning FirstCash Hldgs Stock In The Last 20 Years

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Kyle Joseph reiterates FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $137 price target.

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Stephens & Co. Reiterates Overweight on FirstCash Hldgs, Maintains $137 Price Target

It was reported on February 13, that Douglas R. Rippel, 10% Owner at FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000840489/000084048925000041//Archives/edgar/data/840489/000084048925000041/0000840489-25-000041-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday, Rippel sold 300,000 shares of FirstCash Hldgs. The total transaction value is $34,029,000.
As of Friday morning, FirstCash Hldgs shares are down by 0.0%, currently priced at $117.75.
<h3>Get to Know FirstCash Hldgs Better</h3>
FirstCash Holdings Inc operates pawn stores in the United States and Latin America. Its primary business involves making small loans secured by personal property. The the company has three reportable segments: U.S. pawn; Latin America pawn; and Retail POS payment solutions (AFF). It derives majority revenue from U.S. Pawn segment. These pawn loans give the borrower the option of either repaying the loans with interest or forfeiting the property without further penalty. Close to 30% of total company revenue comes from interest earned on the loans. Close to 70% of total revenue comes from reselling forfeited property in the company's retail stores.
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: FirstCash Hldgs's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 3.72%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 49.07%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): FirstCash Hldgs's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 1.866874.
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Debt Management: FirstCash Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.0, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Understanding Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 20.55 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for FirstCash Hldgs's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.57 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 7.25, FirstCash Hldgs presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Exploring Key Transaction Codes</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Douglas R. Rippel Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $34.03M In FirstCash Hldgs Stock

FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.86% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.24%. Currently, FirstCash Hldgs has a market capitalization of $5.01 billion. 
Buying $100 In FCFS: If an investor had bought $100 of FCFS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $856.03 today based on a price of $111.84 for FCFS at the time of writing.
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738881116_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In FirstCash Hldgs 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.12 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.01 by 5.47 percent. This is a 3.92 percent increase over earnings of $2.04 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $883.81 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $897.63 million by 1.54 percent. This is a 3.72 percent increase over sales of $852.13 million the same period last year.

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FirstCash Hldgs Q4 2024 Adj EPS $2.12 Beats $2.01 Estimate, Sales $883.81M Miss $897.63M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For January 30, 2025

FirstCash Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NYSE">FCFS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.42% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 733 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.61% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736971214_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FirstCash Hldgs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing FirstCash Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, FirstCash Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.73%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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<li>FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) shares declined by 29.6% to $75.08 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $3.3 billion. </li>
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<li>ProAssurance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRA#NYSE">PRA</a>) stock decreased by 9.98% to $12.81. The company's market cap stands at $655.3 million. </li>
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FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.31%. Currently, FirstCash Hldgs has a market capitalization of $4.62 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FCFS: If an investor had bought $1000 of FCFS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $8,455.76 today based on a price of $103.23 for FCFS at the time of writing.
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736176509_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.46% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.74%. Currently, FirstCash Hldgs has a market capitalization of $4.61 billion. 
Buying $100 In FCFS: If an investor had bought $100 of FCFS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $768.79 today based on a price of $102.98 for FCFS at the time of writing.
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734990314_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

FirstCash Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NYSE">FCFS</a>) short percent of float has risen 29.02% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 925 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.29% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.55 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733840122_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FirstCash Hldgs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing FirstCash Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, FirstCash Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.66%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About FirstCash Hldgs?

FirstCash Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NYSE">FCFS</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.86% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 718 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.55% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732213818_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FirstCash Hldgs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing FirstCash Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, FirstCash Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.48%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Kyle Joseph initiates coverage on FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) with a Overweight rating and announces Price Target of $137.

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Stephens & Co. Initiates Coverage On FirstCash Hldgs with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $137

FirstCash Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NYSE">FCFS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 19.57% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 624 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.22% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.03 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730138424_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FirstCash Hldgs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing FirstCash Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, FirstCash Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.83%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Looking Into FirstCash Hldgs's Recent Short Interest

TD Cowen analyst Moshe Orenbuch maintains FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $134 to $130.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on FirstCash Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $130

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FirstCash Holdings shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 revenue results.

FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.67 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.62 by 3.09 percent. This is a 7.05 percent increase over earnings of $1.56 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $837.321 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $843.941 million by 0.78 percent. This is a 6.49 percent increase over sales of $786.301 million the same period last year.

FirstCash Hldgs Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $1.67 Beats $1.62 Estimate, Sales $837.321M Miss $843.941M Estimate

FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.88%. Currently, FirstCash Hldgs has a market capitalization of $5.05 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FCFS: If an investor had bought $1000 of FCFS stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $9,296.68 today based on a price of $112.75 for FCFS at the time of writing.
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729522875_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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It was reported on September 10, that Douglas R. Rippel, Director at FirstCash Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NASDAQ">FCFS</a>) executed a significant insider sell, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: According to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000840489/000084048924000121//Archives/edgar/data/840489/000084048924000121/0000840489-24-000121-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday, Rippel sold 3,974 shares of FirstCash Hldgs. The total transaction value is $476,719.
FirstCash Hldgs's shares are actively trading at $113.52, experiencing a down of 0.0% during Wednesday's morning session.
<h3>Get to Know FirstCash Hldgs Better</h3>
FirstCash Holdings Inc operates pawn stores in the United States and Latin America. Its primary business involves making small loans secured by personal property. The the company has three reportable segments: U.S. pawn; Latin America pawn; and Retail POS payment solutions (AFF). It derives majority revenue from U.S. Pawn segment. These pawn loans give the borrower the option of either repaying the loans with interest or forfeiting the property without further penalty. Close to 30% of total company revenue comes from interest earned on the loans. Close to 70% of total revenue comes from reselling forfeited property in the company's retail stores.
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: FirstCash Hldgs's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.71%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Analyzing Profitability Metrics:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 47.58%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): FirstCash Hldgs's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 1.09. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01, FirstCash Hldgs adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Financial Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 21.71 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for FirstCash Hldgs's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 1.56, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry benchmarks at 7.22, FirstCash Hldgs presents an attractive value opportunity.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Why Insider Transactions Are Key in Investment Decisions</h3>
Insider transactions, although significant, should be considered within the larger context of market analysis and trends.
In the context of legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as outlined by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are obligated to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Despite insider sells not always signaling a bearish sentiment, they can be driven by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000840489">Check Out The Full List Of FirstCash Hldgs's Insider Trades.</a>
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Douglas R. Rippel Implements A Sell Strategy: Offloads $476K In FirstCash Hldgs Stock

FirstCash Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCFS#NYSE">FCFS</a>) short percent of float has risen 40.47% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 848 thousand shares sold short, which is 3.02% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.58 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>FirstCash Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725564621_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FirstCash Hldgs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing FirstCash Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, FirstCash Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.75%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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FirstCash Reports Record First Quarter Results; Earnings per Share Increase 32% in Total and 24% on an Adjusted Basis; Announces Acquisitions of 22 U.S. Pawn Stores and 19 New Store Openings in LatAm; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

FirstCash Reports Second Quarter Operating Results; U.S. Pawn Fees Grow 22%, Driving 25% Increase in U.S. Pawn Segment Earnings; 47 Pawn Locations Added in Second Quarter Through Acquisitions and New Store Openings; Quarterly Cash Dividend Increased to $0.38 per Share

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FirstCash Reports Record Third Quarter Operating Results; Strength in U.S. Pawn Segment Drives Record Revenue and Earnings; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

FirstCash Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Operating Results; Accelerating Pawn Demand Drives Record Revenue & Earnings; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

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