Sen. Markwayne Mullin Buys FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS) Stock

Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma) recently bought shares of FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS). In a filing disclosed on February 04th, the Senator disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in FirstCash stock on January 5th.

Senator Markwayne Mullin also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of McKesson (NYSE:MCK) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Stride (NYSE:LRN) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of APi Group (NYSE:APG) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Carpenter Technology (NYSE:CRS) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Monolithic Power Systems (NASDAQ:MPWR) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of VSE (NASDAQ:VSEC) on 1/5/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) on 12/29/2025.

FirstCash Stock Up 2.4%

NASDAQ FCFS opened at $181.92 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $8.03 billion, a PE ratio of 24.52 and a beta of 0.49. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $164.93 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $154.06. The company has a quick ratio of 3.72, a current ratio of 4.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.97. FirstCash Holdings, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $109.51 and a fifty-two week high of $188.75.

FirstCash (NASDAQ:FCFS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $2.64 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.54 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $1.06 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.01 billion. FirstCash had a return on equity of 17.99% and a net margin of 9.02%.FirstCash’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.12 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that FirstCash Holdings, Inc. will post 7.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

FirstCash Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 18th will be issued a $0.42 dividend. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 18th. FirstCash’s dividend payout ratio is currently 24.24%.

FirstCash announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Thursday, October 30th that authorizes the company to repurchase $150.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 2.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

More FirstCash News

Here are the key news stories impacting FirstCash this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat estimates — FirstCash reported $2.64 EPS vs. $2.54 consensus and revenue of $1.06B vs. $1.01B expected; revenue rose ~19.8% year‑over‑year and the company posted record quarterly and full‑year operating results. These beats and strong margins support near‑term upside for the stock. View Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42/share (ex‑dividend Feb 18; pay Feb 27) — the payout provides income support for shareholders and may attract income‑oriented investors; the reported yield is roughly 0.9%. Press Release: Dividend & Results
• Positive Sentiment: Retail footprint growth — the company added 28 new pawn locations in Q4 through acquisitions and openings, supporting revenue diversification and same‑store growth potential going forward. Business Insider: Expansion Details
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated trading volume — today’s volume is above the stock’s recent average, indicating higher investor attention but not directional proof by itself. (Background market data.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Short interest data appears anomalous — a published February entry shows short interest listed as zero shares (no change from prior), which likely reflects a reporting/data issue rather than meaningful short covering. Monitor future filings for clarity.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and previews — outlets published earnings previews and Q4 snapshots following the release; these provide context but contain no new material surprises beyond the company release. Houston Chronicle: Q4 Snapshot Benzinga: Earnings Preview

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

FCFS has been the topic of several research reports. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of FirstCash in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Zacks Research lowered FirstCash from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $217.00 price objective on shares of FirstCash in a report on Friday. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of FirstCash from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of FirstCash in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, FirstCash currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $169.40.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Rick L. Wessel sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $156.39, for a total value of $3,127,800.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 866,982 shares in the company, valued at $135,587,314.98. This trade represents a 2.25% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Howard F. Hambleton sold 4,000 shares of FirstCash stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $163.74, for a total value of $654,960.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 26,581 shares in the company, valued at $4,352,372.94. The trade was a 13.08% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 50,500 shares of company stock worth $8,150,640. 2.93% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FirstCash

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its position in FirstCash by 6,200.0% in the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 310 shares during the last quarter. Mach 1 Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of FirstCash in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $707,000. IFP Advisors Inc increased its stake in shares of FirstCash by 105.9% in the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 420 shares of the company’s stock valued at $67,000 after purchasing an additional 216 shares during the period. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its holdings in shares of FirstCash by 11.7% during the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 7,929 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,264,000 after buying an additional 828 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Handelsbanken Fonder AB boosted its position in shares of FirstCash by 25.0% during the fourth quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 12,016 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,915,000 after buying an additional 2,400 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 80.30% of the company’s stock.

About Senator Mullin

Markwayne Mullin (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Oklahoma. He assumed office on January 11, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Mullin (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. Senate to represent Oklahoma. He won in the special general election on November 8, 2022. Mullin is a member of the Cherokee Nation and one of four Native American members of the 116th Congress. At the age of 20, Mullin took over his father’s plumbing business. He is also a former professional mixed martial artist. Markwayne Mullin graduated from Stilwell High School. Mullin earned an associate degree in construction technology from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. His career experience includes owning and founding multiple businesses.

About FirstCash

FirstCash, Inc (NASDAQ: FCFS) is a leading integrated operator of pawn stores and provider of short-term consumer loan services in the United States and Mexico. Through its retail pawn outlets, FirstCash offers collateral-based loans secured by personal property, enabling customers to access liquidity without a credit history or traditional bank account. The company also purchases, trades and sells a broad range of secondhand merchandise, including electronics, jewelry and power tools, through its network of conveniently located stores.

In addition to its pawn-broking activities, FirstCash provides unsecured consumer loans designed to meet urgent cash needs.