FirstGroup PLC (LSE:FGP) shares recovered sharply on Monday after falling almost 7% in early trading, as the transport operator confirmed completion of the £48 million sale of Mistral Data Limited to Tracsis (AIM:TRCS) PLC (AIM). The company opened at 175p, around 2.5% below Friday's 179.4p close, before dropping to an intraday low of 166.9p, representing a fall of almost 7%.
FirstGroup plc (FGROY) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
FirstGroup PLC (LSE:FGP) shares strengthened, rising 7.7%, changing hands at 188p, after announcing it will launch a new £100 million share buyback after higher revenue, improved earnings per share and strong cash generation underpinned another year of shareholder returns. The UK transport group reported adjusted revenue of £1.72 billion for the 52 weeks to 28 March 2026, up 25% from £1.37 billion a year earlier.
| Ground Transportation Industry | Industrials Sector | Graham Sutherland CEO | OTC PINK Exchange | 33765M107 CUSIP |
| GB Country | 30,513 Employees | 2 Jul 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
FirstGroup plc, established in 1986 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, stands as a primary provider of public transport services. This conglomerate focuses on delivering comprehensive transit solutions across the UK through its First Bus and First Rail segments. By offering a wide range of transportation options, FirstGroup plc underscores its commitment to facilitating mobility and enhancing the public transport experience for millions of passengers annually.
FirstGroup plc's operations are segmented into First Bus and First Rail, each providing distinct services: