FirstCash (FCFS) shares tumbled 5.13% in intraday trading, despite the company reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results. The stark contrast between the company's adjusted earnings and reported earnings appears to have spooked investors, overshadowing the positive aspects of the financial report.
The consumer lending company announced Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $1.79, surpassing the analyst consensus of $1.67. Revenue for the quarter came in at $830.622 million, also beating the estimated $822.7 million. However, the reported EPS of $1.34 fell short of expectations, likely contributing to the stock's decline.
While FirstCash highlighted strong performance across all segments and increased its quarterly cash dividend by 11% to $0.42 per share, investors seemed more focused on the discrepancy between adjusted and reported earnings. Additionally, the company's announcement that its H&T acquisition is now anticipated to close by the end of Q3 2025 may have raised concerns about integration risks and future financial impacts. As the market digests these mixed signals, FirstCash's stock continues to face downward pressure despite its overall solid financial performance.
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