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FirstGroup (FGROY)
OTHER OTC:FGROY
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FirstGroup (FGROY) Price & Analysis

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FGROY Stock Chart & Stats

$2.48
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2.48
$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Return To ProfitabilityReturning to profitability after the 2024 loss indicates improved earnings capacity. If sustained, this recovery can strengthen internal funding for operations, fleet investment and service development across FirstGroup’s bus networks.
Consistently Positive Cash GenerationPersistent positive operating and free cash flow supports financial resilience and provides funding for maintenance, fleet renewal and debt reduction. Although 2026 FCF declined, its sizable level remains a durable operating strength.
Deleveraging ProgressLower debt and improved leverage reduce balance-sheet risk and increase financial flexibility. While the capital structure remains tight, continued deleveraging could improve resilience against cost pressures and changes in transport demand.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionThe 2026 revenue decline interrupts the prior expansion trend and signals weaker growth in the operating base. Persistent softness could limit economies of scale and make it harder to absorb fixed costs across contracted and commercial routes.
Thin And Volatile MarginsLow profitability leaves limited protection against labor, fuel and operating-cost inflation. The sharp gross-margin volatility also raises concerns about earnings quality and the sustainability of the recent return to profitability.
Tight Capital StructureDespite improving leverage, modest equity relative to assets and only moderate debt coverage constrain financial flexibility. This could limit investment capacity and leave the company more exposed to prolonged earnings weakness.

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FGROY FAQ

What was FirstGroup’s price range in the past 12 months?
FirstGroup lowest stock price was $2.14 and its highest was $3.04 in the past 12 months.
    What is FirstGroup’s market cap?
    FirstGroup’s market cap is $1.26B.
      When is FirstGroup’s upcoming earnings report date?
      FirstGroup’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 25, 2026 which is in 82 days.
        How were FirstGroup’s earnings last quarter?
        FirstGroup released its earnings results on Jun 18, 2026. The company reported $0.155 earnings per share for the quarter.
          Is FirstGroup overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts FirstGroup’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does FirstGroup pay dividends?
            FirstGroup pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.067 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.97%. See more information on FirstGroup dividends here
              What is FirstGroup’s EPS estimate?
              FirstGroup’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does FirstGroup have?
              FirstGroup has 542,917,000 shares outstanding.
                What happened to FirstGroup’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                FirstGroup reported an EPS of $0.155 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.862%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of FirstGroup?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FGROY
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    FirstGroup Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -14.29%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    3.97%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -13.45%
                    Trailing 12-Months
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                    Company Description

                    FirstGroup

                    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.

                    FirstGroup (FGROY) Earnings & Revenues

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                    FGROY Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The earnings call reflects a strong performance in revenue growth and operational efficiencies, particularly in the bus and rail segments, despite economic challenges and a decline in bus volumes. The company's efforts in sustainability and expanding rail services are noteworthy achievements.View all FGROY earnings summaries
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