Firstcash Holdings Inc. (FCFS)’s Price Target Hiked at TD Cowen following H&T Group Acquisition

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS) is one of the best mid-cap value stocks to buy right now. On August 18, TD Cowen raised the stock’s price target to $172 from $159 while reiterating a ‘Buy’ rating. The price target hike is in response to the earlier-than-expected closing of the H&T Group acquisition, which is expected to establish the company as a leading pawnbroker in the UK.

Following the acquisition, the research firm expects First Cash Financial to generate full-year revenue of between $315 million and $340 million, with net income of between $35 million and $38 million. TD Cowen also expects the company to deliver EBITDA of between $60 and $65 million, which exceeds management expectations.

The acquisition is also expected to contribute between $0.20 and $0.25 in earnings per share for the whole year. TD Cowen expects the company to deliver earnings per share of $8.41 for 2025 and $10.85 for 2026, an improvement from a previous forecast of $8.15 and $10, respectively.

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS) is a financial services company that operates retail pawn stores. Its pawn stores lend money on the collateral of pledged personal property, including jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, and other items. It also provides retail POS payment solutions, which focus on LTO products.

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