First Cash Financial Services (FCFS) 48.84 $FCFS
First Cash Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $0.78; Core Revenues From Retail Sales and Pawn Fees Increase 20%
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 17, 5:00AM CDT
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS), a leading international operator of over 830 retail pawn stores in the U.S. & Mexico, today announced record revenue, net income and earnings per share for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014. The growth in revenue and earnings continue to be driven by the Company's pawn operations, which accounts for approximately 94% of total revenues.
Watch Out! Governments Are Cracking Down on This Banking Niche
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 10, 6:24AM CDT
If you have a bank account, you've probably never heard of a pay day loan. But, there are millions of people without bank accounts that use these loans all the time. Although companies like Cash America International and EZCORP are generally...
First Cash Announces Pricing of $200 Million Offering of Senior Notes
GlobeNewswire - Wed Mar 19, 1:35PM CDT
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) ("First Cash"
announced today that it has priced a private offering of $200 million of its 6.75% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Notes" at an issue price of 100% of principal amount. The offering is expected to close on March 24, 2014. First Cash intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes in connection with the repayment of all amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility, to pay certain other indebtedness in full and for general corporate purposes.
First Cash Announces Proposed $200 Million Offering of Senior Notes Due 2021
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 17, 3:43PM CDT
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) ("First Cash" today announced the private offering of $200 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2021 (the "Notes". The Notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act", and outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. First Cash intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes in connection with the repayment of all amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility, to pay certain other indebtedness in full and for general corporate purposes.
1 Pawnbroker without the Cash Advance Risk
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 06, 2:08PM CST
Source: Flickr / Taber Andrew Bain. If you believe everything you see in the movies, you know that you go to a pawnshop if you want to sell stolen goods—right? That can happen, but it's really not the way it works. Pawn shops offer people with...
Upgrade Alert for First Cash Financial Services (FCFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 18, 7:01AM CST
First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) was upgraded from Neutral to Overweight at JP Morgan today. The stock closed yesterday at $51.60 on volume of 159,000 shares, below average daily volume of 210,000. First Cash Financial Services, Inc. operates pawn stores. The Company's stores lend money on the collateral of pledged personal property, and retail previously-owned merchandise acquired through loan forfeitures. First Cash also operates check cashing stores and provides software to third-party operators in the check cashing industry.
First Cash Financial Services Down 16.0% Since SmarTrend Downtrend Call (FCFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 10, 9:59AM CST
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) on January 17th, 2014 at $58.24. In approximately 3 weeks, First Cash Financial Services has returned 16.03% as of today's recent price of $48.90.
First Cash Financial Services Shares Down 16.6% Since SmarTrend's Sell Call (FCFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 03, 9:25AM CST
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) on January 17th, 2014 at $58.24. In approximately 2 weeks, First Cash Financial Services has returned 16.65% as of today's recent price of $48.54.
Weakness Seen in First Cash Financial (FCFS): Stock Tanks 10.3% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 29, 7:51AM CST
First Cash Financial Services Inc. (FCFS) saw a big move last session, as the company’s shares fell by more than 10% on the day. The move came on pretty good volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent downtrend for FCFS, as the stock is now down about 21% since Jan 7.
First Cash Financial Services Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 10.27%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 28, 5:54PM CST
First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $49.56 to a high of $53.24. Yesterday, the shares fell 10.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $55.19 on volume of 657,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Nasdaq stocks posting largest percentage decreases
AP - Tue Jan 28, 5:03PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage decliners on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
First Cash Reports Full Year Earnings Per Share of $2.86; Store Additions for Fiscal 2013 Total 112 Units as Company Completes 12-Store South Carolina Acquisition
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jan 28, 5:00AM CST
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) today announced revenue, net income and earnings per share for the three-month and full-year periods ended December 31, 2013. The Company also announced the completion of its 12-store large format pawn acquisition in South Carolina, resulting in a total of 112 large format pawn store additions in 2013. Additionally, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Guerra Castellanos to its Board of Directors, and initiated guidance for 2014 store growth and earnings expectations.
The Trouble With Payday Lenders
at The Street - Mon Dec 23, 10:38AM CST
When times are hard, Cash America, World Acceptance and First Cash made money. But regulators are now watching.
Is There More Pain Ahead for EZCORP?
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 09, 10:05AM CST
November was a terrible time to own shares of EZCORP . After announcing earnings per share that fell significantly below analyst expectations, shares of the payday lender/pawn shop operator fell approximately 16.5%. This isn't the only decline the...
First Cash to Acquire 12-Store Chain of U.S. Pawn Stores; Will Expand Presence in South Carolina to 18 Large Format Locations
GlobeNewswire - Mon Nov 25, 3:05PM CST
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the operating assets of a 12-store chain of large format pawn stores located in the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Discover Allies with Smartlink - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Nov 15, 1:00PM CST
Direct banking and payment services company, Discover Financial Services has entered into a strategic alliance with Smartlink Card Service JSC.
Bearish View on Rent-A-Center - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 05, 1:50PM CST
On Oct 31, we downgraded our long-term recommendation on Rent-A-Center to Underperform
First Cash Financial Services Earnings In Retrospect: Up 3.5% in the Last 18 Days (FCFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 04, 8:56AM CST
When First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) reported earnings two weeks ago on October 17th, 2013, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.65 on sales of $166.7 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.68 on sales of $174.2 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.03 and beating revenue estimates by $7.5 million. Shares of First Cash Financial Services have climbed from $58.15 to $60.20, representing a gain of 3.5% since the company reported earnings 18 days ago.
Quarterly Financial Results and Successful Closure of Investment Deals - Research Report on MasterCard, UBS, PHH, Triangle, and First Cash
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 13, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting MasterCard Inc. (NYSE: MA), UBS AG (NYSE: UBS), PHH Corporation (NYSE: PHH), Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE: TCAP), and First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCFS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Gold Is a Headwind for Pawn Shops
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 30, 7:00PM CDT
Gold has been weighing on pawn shops of late. Gold is trading at about $1,330 per ounce, and despite an 8% rally in the precious metal in July, the price for the precious metal is still far from its record highs of near $2,000 set two years ago. ...
First Cash Reports First Quarter Earnings Per Share of $0.78; Core Revenues From Retail Sales and Pawn Fees Increase 20%
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 17, 5:00AM CDT
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS), a leading international operator of over 830 retail pawn stores in the U.S. & Mexico, today announced record revenue, net income and earnings per share for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014. The growth in revenue and earnings continue to be driven by the Company's pawn operations, which accounts for approximately 94% of total revenues.
Watch Out! Governments Are Cracking Down on This Banking Niche
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Apr 10, 6:24AM CDT
If you have a bank account, you've probably never heard of a pay day loan. But, there are millions of people without bank accounts that use these loans all the time. Although companies like Cash America International and EZCORP are generally...
First Cash Announces Pricing of $200 Million Offering of Senior Notes
GlobeNewswire - Wed Mar 19, 1:35PM CDT
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) ("First Cash"
announced today that it has priced a private offering of $200 million of its 6.75% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Notes" at an issue price of 100% of principal amount. The offering is expected to close on March 24, 2014. First Cash intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes in connection with the repayment of all amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility, to pay certain other indebtedness in full and for general corporate purposes. First Cash Announces Proposed $200 Million Offering of Senior Notes Due 2021
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 17, 3:43PM CDT
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) ("First Cash"
today announced the private offering of $200 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2021 (the "Notes". The Notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act", and outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. First Cash intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes in connection with the repayment of all amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility, to pay certain other indebtedness in full and for general corporate purposes. 1 Pawnbroker without the Cash Advance Risk
Reuben Brewer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Mar 06, 2:08PM CST
Source: Flickr / Taber Andrew Bain. If you believe everything you see in the movies, you know that you go to a pawnshop if you want to sell stolen goods—right? That can happen, but it's really not the way it works. Pawn shops offer people with...
Upgrade Alert for First Cash Financial Services (FCFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 18, 7:01AM CST
First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) was upgraded from Neutral to Overweight at JP Morgan today. The stock closed yesterday at $51.60 on volume of 159,000 shares, below average daily volume of 210,000. First Cash Financial Services, Inc. operates pawn stores. The Company's stores lend money on the collateral of pledged personal property, and retail previously-owned merchandise acquired through loan forfeitures. First Cash also operates check cashing stores and provides software to third-party operators in the check cashing industry.
First Cash Financial Services Down 16.0% Since SmarTrend Downtrend Call (FCFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 10, 9:59AM CST
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) on January 17th, 2014 at $58.24. In approximately 3 weeks, First Cash Financial Services has returned 16.03% as of today's recent price of $48.90.
First Cash Financial Services Shares Down 16.6% Since SmarTrend's Sell Call (FCFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Feb 03, 9:25AM CST
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) on January 17th, 2014 at $58.24. In approximately 2 weeks, First Cash Financial Services has returned 16.65% as of today's recent price of $48.54.
Weakness Seen in First Cash Financial (FCFS): Stock Tanks 10.3% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 29, 7:51AM CST
First Cash Financial Services Inc. (FCFS) saw a big move last session, as the company’s shares fell by more than 10% on the day. The move came on pretty good volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This continues the recent downtrend for FCFS, as the stock is now down about 21% since Jan 7.
First Cash Financial Services Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 10.27%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 28, 5:54PM CST
First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $49.56 to a high of $53.24. Yesterday, the shares fell 10.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $55.19 on volume of 657,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Nasdaq stocks posting largest percentage decreases
AP - Tue Jan 28, 5:03PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage decliners on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
First Cash Reports Full Year Earnings Per Share of $2.86; Store Additions for Fiscal 2013 Total 112 Units as Company Completes 12-Store South Carolina Acquisition
GlobeNewswire - Tue Jan 28, 5:00AM CST
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) today announced revenue, net income and earnings per share for the three-month and full-year periods ended December 31, 2013. The Company also announced the completion of its 12-store large format pawn acquisition in South Carolina, resulting in a total of 112 large format pawn store additions in 2013. Additionally, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Guerra Castellanos to its Board of Directors, and initiated guidance for 2014 store growth and earnings expectations.
The Trouble With Payday Lenders
at The Street - Mon Dec 23, 10:38AM CST
When times are hard, Cash America, World Acceptance and First Cash made money. But regulators are now watching.
Is There More Pain Ahead for EZCORP?
Daniel Jones, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Dec 09, 10:05AM CST
November was a terrible time to own shares of EZCORP . After announcing earnings per share that fell significantly below analyst expectations, shares of the payday lender/pawn shop operator fell approximately 16.5%. This isn't the only decline the...
First Cash to Acquire 12-Store Chain of U.S. Pawn Stores; Will Expand Presence in South Carolina to 18 Large Format Locations
GlobeNewswire - Mon Nov 25, 3:05PM CST
First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCFS) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the operating assets of a 12-store chain of large format pawn stores located in the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Discover Allies with Smartlink - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Nov 15, 1:00PM CST
Direct banking and payment services company, Discover Financial Services has entered into a strategic alliance with Smartlink Card Service JSC.
Bearish View on Rent-A-Center - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Nov 05, 1:50PM CST
On Oct 31, we downgraded our long-term recommendation on Rent-A-Center to Underperform
First Cash Financial Services Earnings In Retrospect: Up 3.5% in the Last 18 Days (FCFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Nov 04, 8:56AM CST
When First Cash Financial Services (NASDAQ:FCFS) reported earnings two weeks ago on October 17th, 2013, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.65 on sales of $166.7 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.68 on sales of $174.2 million, beating EPS estimates by $0.03 and beating revenue estimates by $7.5 million. Shares of First Cash Financial Services have climbed from $58.15 to $60.20, representing a gain of 3.5% since the company reported earnings 18 days ago.
Quarterly Financial Results and Successful Closure of Investment Deals - Research Report on MasterCard, UBS, PHH, Triangle, and First Cash
PR Newswire - Tue Aug 13, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting MasterCard Inc. (NYSE: MA), UBS AG (NYSE: UBS), PHH Corporation (NYSE: PHH), Triangle Capital Corporation (NYSE: TCAP), and First Cash Financial Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCFS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Gold Is a Headwind for Pawn Shops
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 30, 7:00PM CDT
Gold has been weighing on pawn shops of late. Gold is trading at about $1,330 per ounce, and despite an 8% rally in the precious metal in July, the price for the precious metal is still far from its record highs of near $2,000 set two years ago. ...
