FirstCash Holdings, Inc. reported strong financial performance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, with net income increasing to $64.8 million for Q3 2024, up 13% from $57.1 million in Q3 2023. For the nine-month period, net income rose to $175.3 million, a 17% increase from $149.7 million in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share also saw significant growth, reaching $1.44 for Q3 2024 compared to $1.26 in Q3 2023, and $3.88 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, up from $3.27 in the same period last year.
Total revenue for Q3 2024 was $837.3 million, reflecting a 6.5% increase from $786.3 million in Q3 2023. The U.S. Pawn segment contributed $390.1 million, a 16% increase from $334.9 million in the prior year, driven by a 15% rise in retail merchandise sales. The Latin America Pawn segment reported revenue of $198.4 million, an 8% increase, while the Retail POS Payment Solutions segment generated $249.8 million, slightly down from $250.8 million in Q3 2023.
The company made strategic acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, acquiring 28 pawn stores in the U.S. and one pawn license in Nevada for a total of $102.8 million. This acquisition included $68.6 million in cash and $29.3 million in stock consideration. Revenue from these acquired stores contributed $20.7 million in 2024.
Operating expenses for Q3 2024 increased by 2.7% to $319.4 million, with the U.S. segment's operating expenses rising 12% to $128.1 million. Despite this, the U.S. segment's pre-tax operating income increased by 16% to $98.3 million, maintaining a 25% operating margin.
The Latin America Pawn segment experienced a decrease in pre-tax operating income to $38.5 million, down 6% from the previous year, attributed to unfavorable currency fluctuations. However, on a constant currency basis, the segment showed growth in pawn loan receivables and fees.
The Retail POS Payment Solutions segment reported stable revenue but a decrease in pre-tax operating income, primarily due to increased provisions for loan losses, which rose 23% to $40.6 million.
As of September 30, 2024, the company had total long-term debt of $1.73 billion, up from $1.60 billion a year earlier. The company also maintained a strong liquidity position with $106.3 million in cash and $527.8 million available under revolving credit facilities. The effective income tax rate decreased to 24.9% from 25.7% in the prior year, reflecting a shift in income sources and tax benefits related to foreign operations.
Overall, FirstCash Holdings, Inc. demonstrated robust growth across its segments, supported by strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies, despite facing challenges in certain markets.
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