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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Are Business Services Stocks Lagging FirstCash (FCFS) This Year?
For those looking to find strong Business Services stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) one of those stocks right now? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Business Services sector should help us answer this question. FirstCash Holdings is a member of our Business Services group, which includes 270 different companies and currently sits at #4 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. The Zacks Rank emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find stocks with improving earnings outlooks. This system has a long record of success, and these stocks tend to be on track to beat the market over the next one to three months. FirstCash Holdings is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for FCFS' full-year earnings has moved 2.1% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger. Based on the latest available data, FCFS has gained about 24.5% so far this year. Meanwhile, the Business Services sector has returned an average of 3.5% on a year-to-date basis. This means that FirstCash Holdings is outperforming the sector as a whole this year. Another stock in the Business Services sector, OppFi Inc. (OPFI), has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 58%. For OppFi Inc. the consensus EPS estimate for the current year has increased 27.5% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Looking more specifically, FirstCash Holdings belongs to the Financial Transaction Services industry, which includes 35 individual stocks and currently sits at #75 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have gained about 5.8% so far this year, so FCFS is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns. OppFi Inc. is also part of the same industry. Investors interested in the Business Services sector may want to keep a close eye on FirstCash Holdings and OppFi Inc. as they attempt to continue their solid performance. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (FCFS) : Free Stock Analysis Report OppFi Inc. (OPFI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FirstCash Enters UK Market With $394 Million Acquisition Of H&T Group
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS) is expanding into the U.K. with the acquisition of H&T Group plc, the country's largest pawnbroker chain. The Texas-based pawnshop operator announced on Wednesday it will purchase all outstanding H&T shares through its U.K. subsidiary, Chess Bidco Limited, in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $394 million. The agreement includes a payment of 650 pence per share and a final dividend of 11 pence per share, payable in late June. The acquisition strengthens FirstCash's global footprint, adding 285 U.K. stores to its existing network and positioning the company as the largest publicly traded pawn operator across the U.S., Latin America, and the CEO and Vice-Chairman Rick Wessel said the acquisition aligns with the company's long-term strategy and praised H&T's strong brand and experienced leadership. H&T CEO Chris Gillespie called the deal a testament to the company's success and a new chapter for growth under FirstCash's ownership. Beyond geographic expansion, FirstCash expects to benefit from operational efficiencies and scale. The company anticipates the acquisition will boost earnings per share and EBITDA, supporting its broader international strategy. Upon completion, the combined business will operate more than 3,000 pawn locations worldwide, with the potential for further expansion into additional European markets. FirstCash held cash and cash equivalents of $175.095 million as of December 31, 2024. Price Action: FCFS stock is down 2.14% to $129.91 premarket at last check on Wednesday. Image by – Yuri A via Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? FIRSTCASH HLDGS (FCFS): Free Stock Analysis Report This article FirstCash Enters UK Market With $394 Million Acquisition Of H&T Group originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
MHADA Konkan Board launches ‘Book My Home' portal for sale of 13,395 unsold flats in Mumbai Metropolitan Region
The Konkan Housing and Area Development Board (KHADB), a subsidiary of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), on Wednesday initiated an online application process for the sale of 13,395 unsold flats in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) through the 'Book My Home' portal. The portal and the application process were started on Wednesday by Sanjeev Jaiswal, Vice President and CEO, MHADA. The portal enables potential homebuyers to see and choose flats in real time under the 'First Come, First Served' (FCFS) category. Earlier, the applicants in the FCFS scheme had no control over which flat they would get. 'With the 'Book My Home' portal, applicants can now see the available flats in real time and select their desired unit and floor according to their eligibility. The portal also gives detailed information at the scheme and flat level, enabling users to make informed decisions,' said Revati Gaikar, Chief Officer, KHADB. The unsold flats are within MHADA projects in Virar (Bolinj), Khoni, Shirdhon, Gotheghar, and Bhandarli. All these units fall under the MMR, with prices varying between Rs 17 lakh and Rs 30 lakh, subject to the area and location of the flat. The whole process from registration to flat choice is entirely online, and there is no manual intervention. Candidates have to upload scanned copies of their Aadhaar card, PAN card, and self-declaration at the time of registration. These documents are automatically verified by a digital system, after which candidates can view the list of available flats. Applicants, upon verification, can book a flat by choosing their desired unit from the available inventory in real time. The booking is done on an FCFS basis.
