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FirstCash Holdings continues to deliver strong double-digit core growth in U.S. and Latin American pawn operations, supported by robust market demand. Management has consistently raised guidance, with Q2 revenue up 29% and EBITDA up 39%, while maintaining strong margins across key geographies. Despite ongoing struggles in the AFF business, FCFS is expanding its UK presence with the Ramsdens acquisition at under 8x EBITDA, targeting scale and efficiency.

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23, 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 six month periods ended June 30, 2026. The Company also announced that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, which will be paid in August 2026. In addition, the Company has completed its previous $150 million share repurchase plan and the Board of Directors authorized a new $150 million share repurchase plan.

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), the leading international operator of pawn stores focused on serving cash and credit-constrained consumers, today announced planned senior leadership transitions as part of the Company's long-term succession planning.

Ramsdens Holdings PLC (AIM:RFX) shares jumped 13.6% to 670p after an improved takeover offer was secured after shareholder feedback prompted US pawnbroking group FirstCash to raise its recommended bid. FirstCash increased the cash consideration to 675p a share from 600p.

FirstCash (FCFS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Shares in Ramsdens Holdings PLC (AIM:RFX) jumped 28% to 580 pence after the company agreed a recommended cash takeover by FirstCash, the US pawnbroking group. The deal values Ramsdens at up to around £206 million on a fully diluted basis.

Expands presence in the U.K. market through the addition of 174 pawn locations with strong brand; Further enhances FirstCash's global leadership positioning and long-term growth platform; Expected to be accretive to EBITDA and EPS _________________________________________________________

Here is how FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) and Green Dot (GDOT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Pawn shops are not where most people park their savings, but FirstCash Holdings NASDAQ: FCFS could be an exception. FirstCash is a pawn company, and its stock is booming.

Here is how FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) and Green Dot (GDOT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.