FirstCash Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
FirstCash reported outstanding third-quarter results, driven by strong pawn growth metrics in both the U.S. and Latin America. Consolidated revenues totaled $672 million, a 68% increase over the prior-year quarter, and net income increased 78% over the prior-year quarter. The company's board authorized a new $100 million share repurchase plan and declared a $0.33 quarterly cash dividend.
Diluted earnings per share increased 54% over the prior-year quarter on a GAAP basis.
Net income for the third quarter increased 78% over the prior-year quarter on a GAAP basis.
Consolidated revenues totaled $672 million in the third quarter, representing a 68% increase over the prior-year quarter.
Combined pre-tax operating income from the Company’s two pawn segments increased 27% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the prior-year quarter and represented 84% of consolidated segment profit.
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Forward Guidance
The Company outlook for 2022 remains very positive as it continues to expect significant year-over-year revenue and earnings growth based on the first nine-months results and current trends.
Positive Outlook
- Pawn operations are expected to remain the primary earnings driver for 2022.
- Inflationary economic environments have historically driven increased customer demand for both pawn loans and value-priced merchandise offered in pawn stores.
- Cash fundings to customers in both the U.S. and Latin America remain exceptionally robust.
- October retail sales results continue to be strong as well.
- Pawn merchandise inventories remain well-positioned, having normalized to pre-COVID levels with very limited amounts of aged inventory, which continue to drive retail margins at or above historical levels.
Challenges Ahead
- Despite macroeconomic retail headwinds, the Company expects AFF to see continued growth in gross transaction volumes, primarily from increased merchant door counts.
- Revenues are anticipated to grow as well, given the 8% year-over-year increase in beginning Q4 2022 gross leased merchandise and finance receivable balances.
- AFF’s estimated lease and loan loss provisioning for the remainder of the year is expected to reflect higher, pre-pandemic loss rates with additional provisioning overlay for certain portfolios given the current macroeconomic environment.
- AFF utilizes a lease and loan reserve methodology that reflects expected lifetime losses on its portfolios.
- The consolidated effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 21.9%, which included a $4.3 million permanent tax benefit related to the gain on revaluation of contingent acquisition consideration.
Revenue & Expenses
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