FirstCash Q2 Revenue Surges 29% to $1.075B, EPS Hits $2.12; Ramsdens Bid Sweetened to £231.7M

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FirstCash crushed Q2 estimates with 29% revenue growth and 58% EPS growth, sweetened its Ramsdens bid, and authorized a new $150M buyback.

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• Q2 Revenue +29%, EPS +58%

  Revenue hit $1.075B, net income $93.5M, diluted EPS $2.12. Pawn loan fees rose 35% to $258M, retail merchandise sales up 22% to $471M, and wholesale scrap jewelry sales surged 292% to $152M.

• Ramsdens Offer Raised to £231.7M

  FirstCash increased its cash offer for Ramsdens to 675 pence per share, plus a 9 pence interim dividend, valuing the deal at approximately £231.7 million ($307.5 million). The acquisition is expected to close by end of 2026.

• $750M Notes Issued, UK Debt Repaid

  The company issued $750 million of 6.125% senior notes due 2034 and used proceeds to repay the U.K. Credit Facility and U.K. Term Loans, simplifying its capital structure.

• New $150M Share Buyback Authorized

  The board authorized a new $150 million repurchase program after completing the prior $150 million authorization. $116.9 million was spent on buybacks in H1 2026.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · FCFS · Trade & Services

A standout quarter saw revenue jump 29% to $1.075 billion and GAAP EPS climb 58% to $2.12, fueled by robust pawn operations and the H&T acquisition. Confidence in the strategic value of the Ramsdens deal prompted a 12% increase in the offer to £231.7 million ($307.5 million). The balance sheet was fortified with a $750 million note issuance and the repayment of legacy UK debt, while a new $150 million buyback authorization underscores a commitment to returning capital. These results and actions reinforce the growth trajectory and acquisition strategy, though the Ramsdens deal adds execution risk and integration complexity.