First Cash Holdings' stock soared 6.01% intraday following the release of its first-quarter 2026 financial results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations and prompted the company to raise its full-year guidance.

The pawn store operator reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.69, beating the IBES estimate of $2.31 by 16.5%. Revenue reached $1.05 billion, surpassing the $1.00 billion consensus estimate and representing a 26% increase year-over-year. The company also reported a 29% rise in net income to $107.7 million.

Management highlighted strong growth across all pawn segments, with same-store pawn receivables up 19% in the U.S., 30% in Latin America, and 29% in the U.K. The company raised its 2026 pawn fee revenue guidance to mid-teen growth for the U.S. segment and high-teen growth for Latin America, while also increasing its pawn segment income guidance to $125-$135 million.