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FirstGroup plc

FirstGroup Shares Reach 52-Week High

FirstGroup Reports Quarterly Earnings

FirstGroup plc Submits Application for Hereford to London Rail Service

Royal Bank Of Canada raised FirstGroup's price target from GBX 245 to GBX 250, maintaining an "outperform" rating, indicating a potential 32.07% upside. Other analysts also issued "buy" ratings, with an average target price of GBX 246.25. FirstGroup's stock opened at GBX 189.30, with a market cap of £1.03 billion. Insiders recently purchased shares, and the company operates public transport services in the UK.

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FirstGroup (LON:FGP) Given New GBX 250 Price Target at Royal Bank Of Canada

FirstGroup PLC :FIRSTGROUP PLC: ACQUISITIONFIRSTGROUP PLC - BUYS UK SIGHTSEEING BUS OPERATIONS OF RATP DÉVELOPPEMENT SA FOR £17 MILLIONFIRSTGROUP PLC - ACQUISITION FINANCED FROM CASH RESERVES; SEES NET DEBT £140-150M BY FY 2026

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FirstGroup Announces Acquisition Of RATP Développement SA UK Sightseeing Bus Operations For 17 Mln Stg

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FTSE 100 live: Berkeley boss urges rate cuts, FirstGroup rail boost

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Firstgroup Named As Preferred Operator For UK Overground Rail Contract Estimated At £3Bn Over Eight Years

British transport operator FirstGroup said on Wednesday that it had been named the preferred operator for London's Overground suburban rail network in a contract worth around 3 billion pounds ($3.99 billion) over an initial eight-year term.($1 = 0.7513 pounds)

UK's FirstGroup wins $4 billion London Overground rail contract

FirstGroup plc (LON:FGP) shares fell 12.9% on Tuesday, trading as low as GBX 173.60. The stock's volume increased by 35% from the average. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.69, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 257.49. Analysts expect earnings per share of 17.378 for the current year. Despite a Buy rating, top analysts suggest better investment opportunities elsewhere.

FirstGroup (LON:FGP) Trading Down 12.9%  - What's Next?

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London stocks fell as the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 declined over 1% due to financials extending losses. Banks and miners led the downturn amid weak gold and copper prices. Market sentiment was affected by concerns over tech valuations and skepticism about a Fed rate cut. Investors await key U.S. economic data and UK inflation report. Notable movers included FirstGroup plunging 14.2%, Imperial Brands rising 1.3%, Intermediate Capital Group up 5.1%, and Greencore jumping 5.6%.

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FirstGroup is expanding its open access rail services despite concerns from the Department for Transport (DfT). The company plans new routes, but faces potential obstacles from the DfT, which worries about network performance and costs. FirstGroup's shares fell due to increased debt, partly from decarbonisation investments. The company posted a pre-tax profit increase of 8.5%.

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Firstgroup doubles down on open access expansion despite DfT concerns

FirstGroup plc reported a 30% rise in adjusted revenue to £833.6m for H1 2026. Total revenue for the period was £2,297.6m, slightly down from £2,373.5m in 2024. Operating profit increased to £103.6m, and profit before tax rose to £76.3m. The company noted progress in earnings and portfolio growth, with measures to support modest growth in adjusted earnings per share for the full year.

Firstgroup plc reports 30% rise in adjusted revenue to £833.6m for H1 2026

FirstGroup plc's CFO, Ryan Mangold, acquired 73 shares at £2.0704 each under the Share Incentive Plan, signaling confidence in the company's future. The stock currently holds a Hold rating with a £218.00 price target. Spark's AI Analyst rates GB:FGP as Neutral, citing strong financial performance but bearish technical indicators. The stock's valuation is attractive, suggesting potential upside if market conditions improve. FirstGroup operates in the UK transportation sector, focusing on efficient public transport solutions.

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FirstGroup CFO Acquires Shares Under SIP

FirstGroup plc's stock price has surpassed its 200-day moving average, reaching a high of GBX 220.80 before closing at GBX 207.80. Analysts at Berenberg Bank raised their price target from GBX 215 to GBX 240, maintaining a 'buy' rating. The company has a market cap of £1.12 billion and a P/E ratio of 10.02. Recent insider sales included significant transactions by Ryan Mangold and Graham Sutherland. Despite the positive outlook, FirstGroup is not among the top stock picks identified by leading analysts.