FirstCash Reports Record Third Quarter Operating Results; Revenues and Earnings from Pawn Segments Grow 28%; Declares 10% Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend
Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 revenue $1.1 billion, up 18% year over year
- ➤Q3 adjusted EPS $2.68, up 19% year over year
- ➤Pawn segment revenues and income both increased 28% in Q3
- ➤Record pawn receivables reached $908 million, up from $788 million
- ➤Quarterly dividend raised 10% to $0.46 per share
- ➤AFF Q3 net revenues fell 20% amid weaker originations and bankruptcies
Expert Statements
Rick Wessel, Chief Executive Officer of FirstCash Holdings
“FirstCash delivered another outstanding quarter of operating results, with third quarter pawn revenue growth of 28%. Pawn demand remains exceptionally strong with a record $908 million in pawn receivables and all geographic segments posting double-digit increases in both same-store pawn receivables and pawn fees. Our merchandise sales channels were also robust, evidenced by continued strength in sales growth, margins and inventory turnover metrics.”
Rick Wessel, Chief Executive Officer of FirstCash Holdings
“We are also pleased to announce that 14 pawn stores were added during the quarter, bringing year-to-date additions to a total of 42 locations across four countries. As we enter the fourth quarter, with the added stores, strong pawn books and appropriate inventory levels, we believe we are well-positioned to close out another record year of operating results.”
Rick Wessel, Chief Executive Officer of FirstCash Holdings
“FirstCash has set new records for revenue and earnings in each quarter this year. For the trailing twelve months, revenues are now $4.3 billion, net income totals $406 million and adjusted EBITDA totals $835 million. The impressive earnings growth continues to drive increased operating cash flows as well, providing ample capacity for shareholder returns through stock repurchases and cash dividends. More importantly, we remain committed to expanding our industry-leading global footprint through accretive pawnshop acquisitions and new store openings in each geographic segment.”
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), the leading international operator of more than 3,300 retail pawn stores, today announced record revenue and earnings results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2026. The Company also announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, an increase of 10% over the previous quarterly dividend, which will be paid in November 2026. In addition, during the third quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased $123 million of common stock, bringing the total year-to-date share repurchases to $250 million.
Mr. Rick Wessel, chief executive officer, stated, “FirstCash delivered another outstanding quarter of operating results, with third quarter pawn revenue growth of 28%. Pawn demand remains exceptionally strong with a record $908 million in pawn receivables and all geographic segments posting double-digit increases in both same-store pawn receivables and pawn fees. Our merchandise sales channels were also robust, evidenced by continued strength in sales growth, margins and inventory turnover metrics.
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