FirstCash reports Q4 adjusted EPS $2.04, consensus $1.79

Reports Q4 revenue $852.13M, consensus $853.35M. Rick Wessel, chief executive officer, stated, “FirstCash posted impressive fourth quarter and full year results for 2023 with continued momentum from record pawn receivables and new store growth resulting in strong year-over-year increases in revenues and earnings. U.S. pawn receivables ended the year up 22% in total and 14% on a same-store basis, while LatAm pawn saw improving demand in the fourth quarter as well. AFF’s fourth quarter results were also impressive, with gross transaction volumes up 14%, which drove similar growth in revenues and resulted in even stronger earnings growth. “Utilizing its strong cash flows and balance sheet, FirstCash continued to invest in the long-term growth of its pawn and retail POS payment solutions platforms. In total, we added 157 pawn stores in 2023, including 96 in the U.S. primarily through multiple acquisitions, allowing us to enter four additional U.S. states. AFF continued to expand its market presence as well, posting a 26% net increase in the number of active retail and service locations as of year end. The growth in both of these platforms position us for further expected revenue and earnings growth in 2024.”