FCFS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
FCFS - FirstCash Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
$170.50
-0.25 (-0.15%)
ā¼
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
š HOLD: FCFS is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.8% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
š HOLD: FCFS is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.8% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$264.97
Based on 10.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$164.53
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 16.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: FCFS is currently trading at $170.50, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $161.72 to $169.68. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.9) is in line with its historical norms (16.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.8% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, FCFS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $174.51. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $188.60 (+10.5%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, FCFS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $174.51. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (0th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $188.60 (+10.5%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$161.72 -
$169.68
Company Quality Score
64/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
59.2%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 0th percentile)
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($188.60)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.8% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$161.72 -
$169.68
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Expected Move (7 Days)
Ā±$7.59
(4.5%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$164.78
Resistance Level
$174.51
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.88
Wall Street Target
$188.60
(+10.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
11.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
29.2%
Profit Margin
8.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.8% premium
PE vs Historical
16.9 vs 16.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.8%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$173.82
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$176.95
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$180.14
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17ā16)
PE COMPRESSION
$170.79
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.3, Growth: 16.9%)
$360.52
(+111%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.9, Growth: 16.9%)
$272.82
(+60%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.3, Growth: 16.9%)
$231.90
(+36%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 23.96 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.93
Bull Case
$266.72
(+56%)
Analyst growth 46.0%, PE expands to 26.4
Base Case
$242.47
(+42%)
Market implied 46.0%, PE stable at 24.0
Bear Case
$112.93
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: January 30, 2026 7:30 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 8:30 PM
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Buys
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Sells
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