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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 supports ongoing debt reduction, necessary fleet maintenance and targeted reinvestment without relying on external financing, improving resilience to demand cycles.
Diversified Passenger OperationsA combined bus network footprint and open‑access intercity rail positions the company across urban/regional and intercity segments. That diversification spreads demand risk, leverages route/network scale, and creates multiple steady revenue channels tied to essential transport needs.
Improving Leverage TrajectoryMaterial deleveraging since peak leverage demonstrates management focus on capital structure repair. A lower debt burden reduces refinancing pressure and interest costs, expanding capacity to fund capital expenditure and strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue Trend WeaknessA mid-single-digit TTM revenue decline signals demand or volume pressures in core operations. Persistent top-line weakness constrains margin recovery and limits the ability to scale fixed-cost absorbtion, making profitability and cash generation more sensitive to traffic and fare trends.
Thin, Volatile ProfitabilityNarrow and inconsistent margins reduce the company's buffer against cost shocks (fuel, labor) and cyclical downturns. Volatile operating profit undermines predictable free cash flow and complicates long-term planning for fleet renewal and service investments.
Balance-sheet SensitivityDespite improvement, a materially levered capital structure leaves the company exposed to adverse demand or rate shocks. Limited equity headroom increases refinancing and covenant risk, potentially constraining strategic flexibility and raising funding costs in stressed scenarios.
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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 92 days.
How were Firstgroup PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Firstgroup PLC released its earnings results on Jun 18, 2026. The company reported CHF0.126 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by CHF0.126.
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 551,751,650 shares outstanding.
What happened to Firstgroup PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Firstgroup PLC reported an EPS of CHF0.126 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Firstgroup Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF2.78 (― Upside)
CHF2.78 (― Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth CHF2.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
55.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.94%
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.