FirstCash reported a decrease in diluted earnings per share due to COVID-19 impacts, lower foreign exchange rates, and the wind-down of consumer lending operations. However, retail sales were robust in the U.S., and cash flows were strong, allowing for debt reduction and continued investments in store growth.
Diluted earnings per share decreased 18% on a GAAP basis and 24% on an adjusted non-GAAP basis compared to the prior-year quarter.
Pawn fee revenues declined 26% due to COVID-19 related impact on lending demand.
Net income totaled $26 million on both a GAAP and adjusted non-GAAP basis.
Adjusted free cash flow was a record $182 million for the quarter.
Due to the uncertainty around COVID-19 and foreign currency volatility, the Company withdrew its initial 2020 earnings guidance on April 22, 2020 and has not reinstated earnings guidance for the balance of the year.
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