FirstCash Q3 Profit Rises on 15.2% Revenue Growth; EPS $2.33 vs. $1.86

FirstCash, Inc. (FCFS) reported higher third-quarter earnings, with net income of $101.15 million, or $2.33 per share, up from $82.81 million, or $1.86 per share, a year earlier. Excluding items, the pawn shop operator posted adjusted earnings of $116.18 million, or $2.68 per share. Revenue for the period rose 15.2% to $545.54 million from $473.71 million last year.