FirstCash reported strong second quarter earnings driven by recovery in pawn receivables and retail operations. The company acquired a 26-store chain of pawn stores in Texas and opened 12 de novo stores. They returned cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Diluted earnings per share increased 13% on a GAAP basis and 15% on a non-GAAP basis compared to the prior-year quarter.
Pawn loans outstanding increased 35% over the prior year and 29% on a constant currency basis.
Retail sales gross margins of 42% remained at record levels and improved over the 40% gross margins achieved in the second quarter of last year.
Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2021 was 15% compared to a 13% margin in the second quarter of 2020.
Given the continued uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the associated government assistance programs, the Company is not currently providing earnings guidance.
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