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FGP Stock Chart & Stats
179.60 p
-1.70 p(-1.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
179.60 p
-1.70 p(-1.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range152.10 p - 240.40 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume460.10K
Average Volume (3M)1.60M
Market Cap
£1.02B
Enterprise Value1.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£432.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.6
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Nov 25, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding560,192,300
10 Day Avg. Volume2,677,627
30 Day Avg. Volume1,602,067
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 Target
£255.00Price Target Upside41.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)£3.94B
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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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 240.40 p in the past 12 months.
What is Firstgroup PLC’s market cap?
Firstgroup PLC’s market cap is £1.02B.
When is Firstgroup PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Firstgroup PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 25, 2026 which is in 147 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, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.116 p.
Is Firstgroup PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Firstgroup PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Firstgroup PLC pay dividends?
Firstgroup PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.66%. 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 560,192,300 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, beating expectations of N/A. 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
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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.
FGP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
255.00 p
▲(41.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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