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First Cash Financial Services stock upgraded from Buy Candidate to Strong Buy Candidate after Wednesday trading session
(Updated on Feb 12, 2025)

Buy or Hold candidate since Feb 04, 2025 Gain 3.48%

The First Cash Financial Services stock price gained 1.91% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 12th Feb 2025), rising from $114.33 to $116.51. It has now gained 4 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.35% from a day low at $113.00 to a day high of $116.79. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.08% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 49 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 255 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $29.67 million.

The stock lies in the upper part of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $117.92 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 7.45% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $113.30 and $126.71 at the end of this 3-month period.

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FCFS Signals & Forecast

The First Cash Financial Services stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $113.71 and $109.17. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, and so far it has risen 15.88%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, December 09, 2024 in the short-term chart.

Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.

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Golden Star

The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, December 09, 2024 in the short-term chart.

Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for First Cash Financial Services stock

On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $104.40 and $102.97. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, First Cash Financial Services finds support just below today's level at $104.40. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $102.97 and $102.83.

In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $3.79 between high and low, or 3.35%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.37%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $112.01 (-3.86%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 36 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (FCFS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 13th

For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 13th we expect First Cash Financial Services to open at $115.43, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $113.86 and $119.16, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.65 (+/-2.27%) up or down from last closing price. If First Cash Financial Services takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.55% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $104.40, some $12.11 (10.39%) from the current price of $116.51, our system finds the risk reward attractive.

Dividend Warning For FCFS

Dividend warning for FCFS: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 0 days on Friday 14th February, 2025. The dividend to be paid is $0.380, which is a small dividend (0.326%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.326% lower on the ex-dividend date.

Is First Cash Financial Services stock A Buy?

First Cash Financial Services holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.

Current score: 5.492 Strong Buy Candidate Upgraded

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Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on February 13, 2025 - $115.43 ( 0.93%).

FCFS Performance

Trading levels for FCFS

Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 119.22 2.32%
R2 117.77 1.08%
R1 116.88 0.315%
Price 116.51
S1 113.99 -2.17%
S2 113.09 -2.93%
S3 111.65 -4.17%

Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels

Level Price
R3 0 -
R2 0 -
R1 0 -
Price 116.51
S1 104.40 -10.39%
S2 102.97 -11.62%
S3 102.83 -11.74%

FCFS Dividend Payout History


# Declaration Date Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Yield
1 Jan 30, 2025 Feb 14, 2025 Feb 28, 2025 $0.380 0.326%
2 Oct 24, 2024 Nov 15, 2024 Nov 27, 2024 $0.380 0.350%
3 Aug 15, 2024 Aug 15, 2024 Aug 30, 2024 $0.380 0.316%
4 Apr 25, 2024 May 14, 2024 May 31, 2024 $0.350 0.297%
5 Feb 01, 2024 Feb 13, 2024 Feb 28, 2024 $0.350 0.302%

FAQ

What is the symbol for First Cash Financial Services Stock and on which exchange is it traded?
The symbol for First Cash Financial Services is FCFS and it is traded on the NASDAQ (NASDAQ Stock Exchange).

Should I buy or sell First Cash Financial Services Stock?
First Cash Financial Services holds several positive signals and is within a weak rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.

How to buy First Cash Financial Services Stock?
First Cash Financial Services Stock can be purchased through just about any brokerage firm, including online brokerage services.
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What's the current price of First Cash Financial Services Stock?
As of the end of day on the Feb 12, 2025, the price of an First Cash Financial Services (FCFS) share was $116.51.

What is the 52-week high and low for First Cash Financial Services Stock?
The 52-week high for First Cash Financial Services Stock is $133.60 and the 52-week low is $100.24.

What is the market capitalization of First Cash Financial Services Stock?
As of the Feb 12, 2025, the market capitalization of First Cash Financial Services is 5.087B.

When is the next earnings date for First Cash Financial Services?
The upcoming earnings date for First Cash Financial Services is Apr 24, 2025.
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ABOUT FIRST CASH FINANCIAL SERVICES
First Cash Financial Services
FirstCash Holdings, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates retail pawn stores in the United States, Mexico, and rest of Latin America. Its pawn stores lend money on the collateral of pledged personal property, including jewelry, electronics, tools, appliances, sporting goods, and musical instruments; and retails merchandise acquired through collateral forfeitures on forfeited pawn loans and over-the-counter purchases of merchandise directl...
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