FirstCash provides outlook for 2025

FirstCash (FCFS) stated that its outlook for 2025 is “highly positive” given the continued growth in pawn receivables and expectations for further pawn store additions and AFF merchant partner growth. Pawn operations will continue to be the primary earnings driver, as the Company expects the contribution from the combined U.S. and Latin America pawn segments to be approximately 85% of total segment level pre-tax income for 2025. The company expects further growth in the pawn store base in 2025 through a combination of new store openings and potential acquisitions. Retail POS Payment Solutions operations are anticipated to contribute approximately 15% of total segment level pre-tax income for 2025; resulting full year segment pre-tax income is expected to be flat to down only slightly compared to the prior year.