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FirstGroup (FGROY)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Jun 17, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
$0.08Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 14, 2024
|% Change Since: 19.54%
|Next Earnings Date:Jun 17, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflects a balanced outlook with strong financial performance and growth initiatives in bus and open access rail, complemented by significant sustainability achievements. However, challenges such as government policy changes and reduced funding create headwinds, balancing the overall sentiment.Company Guidance
During the FirstGroup Q2 2025 earnings call, executives Graham Sutherland and Ryan Mangold provided comprehensive guidance on the company's performance and future expectations. The interim dividend increased by 13% to 1.7p per share, reflecting strong confidence in the strategy. They reported an 8% increase in underlying revenues for the continuing business, with a goal to reach a 10% adjusted operating profit margin in the second half. The bus division notably improved, achieving an 8.0% operating margin, up from 7.1% the previous year. FirstGroup announced a GBP 50 million share buyback program, showing commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders. Despite planned government policy changes, they aim to maintain earnings per share for the full year 2026. The company received an AAA ESG ranking from MSCI and has been advancing bus fleet electrification rapidly. Open Access operations, Hull Trains and Lumo, demonstrated significant revenue growth, with seat capacity utilization above the national average. The group is actively seeking growth opportunities, both organic and inorganic, in bus and rail sectors, while preparing for potential impacts from bus franchising and rail nationalization policies.Strong Financial Performance in Bus and Rail
First Bus achieved an 8% adjusted operating profit margin in the first half, aiming for 10% in the second half. Revenue growth was supported by a 4% increase in passenger volumes. Open Access Rail showed double-digit revenue growth, with Hull Trains and Lumo exceeding expectations in financial performance.
Sustainability and Electrification Progress
FirstGroup has been upgraded to an AAA ESG ranking by MSCI, reflecting significant investments in electrifying its bus fleet and depot infrastructure.
Increased Shareholder Returns
An interim dividend increased by 13% to 1.7p per share was announced along with a new GBP 50 million share buyback program.
Acquisitions and Expansion
First Bus acquired Anderson Travel and Lakeside Coaches, expanding its footprint in the adjacent services market. It also acquired track access rights from Grand Union for a new open access rail service.
EPS Growth and Financial Metrics
Earnings per share increased by 4.9 percentage points year-on-year to 8.5p. The group generated GBP 72.1 million in capital from operations in a seasonally lower first half.
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FGROY Earnings History
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FGROY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Nov 14, 2024 | $1.72 | $1.83 | +6.40% |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $2.09 | $2.03 | -2.87% |
| Jun 08, 2023 | $1.40 | $1.61 | +15.00% |
| Nov 09, 2022 | $1.16 | $1.03 | -11.21% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does FirstGroup (FGROY) report earnings?
FirstGroup (FGROY) is schdueled to report earning on Jun 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is FirstGroup (FGROY) earnings time?
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