Ramsdens jumps after securing improved £232m FirstCash bid

Ramsdens Holdings PLC (AIM:RFX) shares jumped 13.6% to 670p after an improved takeover offer was secured after shareholder feedback prompted US pawnbroking group FirstCash to raise its recommended bid. FirstCash increased the cash consideration to 675p a share from 600p.

Proactive Investors • Jul 16, 2026

Heartland Value Plus Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Review

Many of our top performers in Technology were long-standing holdings that have recently added Data Centers as a new end market. An example is Littelfuse, an electronics component supplier specializing in power management fuses for electrical products. If the economy were to hit a speedbump, we would expect FirstCash to hold up well due to its business model.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 14, 2026

FirstCash (FCFS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

FirstCash (FCFS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 9, 2026

FirstCash to Acquire Ramsdens, a Leading Pawn, Retail and Financial Services Operator in the United Kingdom

Expands presence in the U.K. market through the addition of 174 pawn locations with strong brand; Further enhances FirstCash's global leadership positioning and long-term growth platform; Expected to be accretive to EBITDA and EPS _________________________________________________________

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 23, 2026

Ramsdens shares surge 28% as US pawnbroker FirstCash swoops with £206 million bid

Shares in Ramsdens Holdings PLC (AIM:RFX) jumped 28% to 580 pence after the company agreed a recommended cash takeover by FirstCash, the US pawnbroking group. The deal values Ramsdens at up to around £206 million on a fully diluted basis.

Proactive Investors • Jun 23, 2026

Is FirstCash (FCFS) Outperforming Other Business Services Stocks This Year?

Here is how FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) and Green Dot (GDOT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 17, 2026

FirstCash Turns Pawn Into a Growth Machine

Pawn shops are not where most people park their savings, but FirstCash Holdings NASDAQ: FCFS could be an exception. FirstCash is a pawn company, and its stock is booming.

MarketBeat • Jun 2, 2026

Are Business Services Stocks Lagging FirstCash (FCFS) This Year?

Here is how FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) and Green Dot (GDOT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 1, 2026

Is FirstCash (FCFS) Stock Outpacing Its Business Services Peers This Year?

Here is how FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) and Paysign, Inc. (PAYS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • May 14, 2026

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (FCFS) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

FirstCash (FCFS) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Zacks Investment Research • May 8, 2026