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Firstgroup/£FGP

FirstGroup shares rose after agreeing a £109m sale of West Yorkshire depots and buses, with an expected £30m post-tax gain, and winning two bus franchises forecast to generate £40m in annual revenue.
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About Firstgroup

FirstGroup PLC, trading under the ticker FGP, operates as a leading provider of transport services in the UK. Founded in 1995, the company is primarily involved in the public transportation sector through its substantial bus and rail services. FirstGroup is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland, and plays an integral role in the transportation infrastructure of the United Kingdom, enhancing connectivity and fostering sustainable transit solutions.
Ticker
£FGP
Sector
Mobility
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
30,513
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Website
www.firstgroupplc.com

Firstgroup Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£1.1B
10.60
£0.21
0.71
£0.07
3.30%

What the Analysts think about Firstgroup

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Firstgroup stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Firstgroup stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

First Bus grew adjusted operating profit by 7% in FY26 despite lower passenger volumes, reduced fare funding and higher employer National Insurance costs. FirstGroup expects bus revenue to exceed £1.5bn in FY27. (London Stock Exchange)
The new London Overground contract is expected to add around £300m of FY27 revenue, while FirstGroup plans to expand open-access rail and expects that revenue to rise to £130m–£150m. These businesses offer growth as its portfolio shifts away from traditional government rail contracts. (London Stock Exchange)
FirstGroup won two West Yorkshire bus franchise contracts expected to generate about £40m in annual revenue from May 2027. Its related £109m asset sale is also expected to bring cash proceeds and a disposal gain as franchising is introduced. (FirstGroup)
The transfer of Great Western Railway to public ownership in December 2026 and the expected later transfer of West Coast Partnership will reduce FirstGroup’s contracted rail business and its earnings contribution. The company expects GWR’s transfer to reduce adjusted operating profit by about £15m and earnings by about £9m. (London Stock Exchange)
Regional Bus passenger journeys fell 3% in FY26, with commercial volumes down 6% as the £3 fare cap and weaker consumer confidence weighed on demand. Lower passenger numbers leave the bus business exposed if fare income and funding remain under pressure. (London Stock Exchange)
Open-access rail operating profit fell to £25.6m from £34.1m as mobilisation costs, higher track charges, price competition and softer leisure demand offset revenue growth. A regulator’s rejection of proposed West Coast services also limits one route to expansion. (London Stock Exchange, Kalkine)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 2 Nov 2026.

Firstgroup Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
Income statement
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
Net income
Profit margin

Firstgroup Earnings Performance

Company profitability
Earnings per share
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
Expected
Surprise

Funds containing Firstgroup

AllGBPUSDEUR
Funds
Fund name
Fund size
£FGP weighting
iShares FTSE 250£MIDD
£672M0.37%
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMIG
£569M0.31%
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMID
£1.5B0.31%
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC
$3.6B0.09%
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J
$3.6B0.09%
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