UK's FirstGroup hits 12 year high on share buyback, FY profit beat

Firstgroup

10/06/2025 08:43

** Shares of British public transport operator FirstGroup FGP.L up 3.3% at 205.6p, highest since September 2012

** Co announces further 50 million pounds ($67.32 million)share buyback program

** Posts FY adjusted operating profit of 222.8 million pounds, ahead of company-compiled consensus of 220.4 million pounds

** Expects to at least maintain adjusted EPS for FY26 vs FY25

** Including session gains, stock up ~25% YTD

($1 = 0.7427 pounds)

 (Reporting by Nithyashree R B in Bengaluru)

 ((NithyashreeRB@thomsonreuters.com))