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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and mostly positive free cash flow provide durable financial flexibility. This enables ongoing debt reduction, capital investment in fleet electrification and service quality, and cushions operating volatility, supporting resilience across economic cycles.
Scale From First Bus London AcquisitionThe First Bus London acquisition materially increases scale in the core UK bus market, boosting revenues and route network density. Scale supports route optimization, purchasing leverage and cross-network efficiencies that can sustainably improve margin potential and competitive position.
Electrification & Operational EfficienciesA 23% zero-emission fleet and First Charge rollout reflect structural investment lowering fuel exposure and operating costs over time. Electrification paired with reported overhead savings can sustain lower unit costs, support regulatory alignment, and strengthen bids for supported contracts.
Bears Say
Leverage SensitivityAlthough leverage has improved, the capital structure remains sensitive: equity is modest relative to debt and prior peaks were high. Continued reliance on cash generation to meet debt metrics means weaker volumes or higher capex could reintroduce financial strain, limiting strategic optionality.
Weak/volatile ProfitabilityTraction in EBITDA contrasts with thin, volatile operating and net margins, and recent TTM revenue declines. Structural margin pressure from below-EBITDA costs and cyclical demand creates ongoing earnings unpredictability, constraining retained earnings and reinvestment capacity.
Demand And Cost HeadwindsSustained lower bus volumes and regulatory fare caps reduce farebox revenue per route while inflationary wage and national insurance pressures raise unit costs. This structural squeeze compresses margins and may require further efficiency or subsidy reliance to preserve service levels and returns.
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What was Firstgroup PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Firstgroup PLC’s market cap?
Firstgroup PLC’s market cap is CHF1.04B.
When is Firstgroup PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Firstgroup PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 25, 2026 which is in 138 days.
How were Firstgroup PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Firstgroup PLC released its earnings results on Jun 18, 2026. The company reported CHF0.124 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by CHF0.124.
Is Firstgroup PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Firstgroup PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Firstgroup PLC pay dividends?
Firstgroup PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Firstgroup PLC’s EPS estimate?
Firstgroup PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Firstgroup PLC have?
Firstgroup PLC has 557,618,160 shares outstanding.
What happened to Firstgroup PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Firstgroup PLC reported an EPS of CHF0.124 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Firstgroup PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:FGR
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Firstgroup Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF2.74 (― Downside)
CHF2.74 (― Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth CHF2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
55.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Firstgroup PLC
FirstGroup plc provides public transport services in the United Kingdom. It operates through First Bus and First Rail segments. The First Bus segment offers local bus services with a fleet of approximately 5,800 buses and coaches in the United Kingdom. The First Rail segment operates a passenger rail network that provides long-distance, commuter, regional, and sleeper services through a portfolio of Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, and Avanti West Coast franchises; and hull trains and Lumos. FirstGroup plc was founded in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
FGR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
CHF2.74
Options Prices
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