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FGP Stock Chart & Stats
178.00 p
0.30 p(0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
178.00 p
0.30 p(0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range152.10 p - 220.80 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume492.20K
Average Volume (3M)1.71M
Market Cap
£1.10B
Enterprise Value1.69B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£432.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.8
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
Nov 25, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.35%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding533,752,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,397,331
30 Day Avg. Volume1,706,533
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.30
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio2.43
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)£4.21B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationStrong operating cash flow and mostly positive free cash flow since 2024 improve internal funding capacity. This supports debt reduction and reinvestment without relying as heavily on external capital, making the business more resilient when accounting earnings are uneven.
Improved LeverageDebt levels and leverage have improved materially from the 2023 peak, reducing balance-sheet pressure. Although the structure remains sensitive to weaker operations, this progress can lower financial risk and preserve more flexibility for investment or further deleveraging.
Earnings RecoveryReturning to positive earnings in 2025, alongside healthy ROE, indicates a meaningful recovery from the 2024 loss. If maintained, improved profitability can strengthen retained capital and validate the operating model, though earnings remain cyclical.
Bears Say
Revenue DeclineBroadly flat revenue and a mid-single-digit TTM decline point to limited recent top-line momentum. Persistent weakness would restrict operating leverage and make it harder to convert the company's transport networks into consistent profit growth.
Thin ProfitabilityThin net margins and volatile operating profit make earnings less durable than EBITDA alone suggests. The stated gap between EBITDA and operating profit indicates material costs below EBITDA, leaving less cushion if revenue softens and increasing bottom-line variability.
Balance-Sheet SensitivityDespite improvement, debt remains a key constraint and equity is not large relative to the debt load. This leaves the capital structure sensitive to weaker operating performance, potentially directing cash toward obligations and limiting flexibility during an extended downturn.
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FGP FAQ
What was Firstgroup PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Firstgroup PLC lowest share price was 152.10 p and its highest was 220.80 p in the past 12 months.
What is Firstgroup PLC’s market cap?
Firstgroup PLC’s market cap is £1.10B.
When is Firstgroup PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Firstgroup PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 25, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Firstgroup PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Firstgroup PLC released its earnings results on Jun 18, 2026. The company reported 0.116 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Firstgroup PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Firstgroup PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Firstgroup PLC pay dividends?
Firstgroup PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.35%. See more information on Firstgroup PLC dividends here
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 533,752,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Firstgroup PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Firstgroup PLC reported an EPS of 0.116 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.023%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Firstgroup PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:FGP
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
Neutral
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SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.29%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.