FirstService Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
FirstService has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.5%, while the Real Estate industry saw earnings growing at 5.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.7% per year. FirstService's return on equity is 10.5%, and it has net margins of 2.9%.
Key information
3.52%
Earnings growth rate
2.52%
EPS growth rate
| Real Estate Industry Growth | 20.38% |
| Revenue growth rate | 13.69% |
| Return on equity | 10.51% |
| Net Margin | 2.92% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 03
FSV: Expanded Property Services Footprint Should Support Future Premium P/E
Analysts have adjusted their CA$ price targets on FirstService in a tight CA$3 range, citing modest tweaks to discount rate assumptions, slightly different expectations for revenue growth and profit margin, and a similar forward P/E outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for upside in the CA$ price target range, pointing to what they view as reasonable assumptions on discount rates and a consistent forward P/E framework.Narrative Update • May 08
FSV: Refined Assumptions Suggest Future Premium P/E Will Remain Justified
Analysts have reset their CA$ price target on FirstService to reflect updated views on fair value, trimming it by about CA$15 as they factor in revised discount rates, revenue expectations, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for upside to their CA$ price targets when they revise assumptions around revenue and profitability.Narrative Update • Apr 22
FSV: Higher Discount Rate Assumptions Will Still Support Premium Future P E
Analysts have reduced their CA$ price target on FirstService by CA$16, reflecting updated views on its required discount rate, long term growth assumptions, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts previously raised their CA$ price target, indicating confidence that FirstService's earnings profile could support a higher P/E than they had earlier assumed.Narrative Update • Apr 08
FSV: Refreshed Discount Rate Assumptions Will Support Higher Profit Margin Delivery
Analysts have raised their CA$ price target on FirstService by CA$6, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins and a slightly lower future P/E outlook as the key drivers of the revised view. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the CA$6 increase in the price target as consistent with refreshed discount rate work, suggesting the revised target better aligns with their updated risk assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 25
FSV: Refreshed Discount Rate Assumptions Will Support Higher Future P/E
Analysts have adjusted their CA$ price targets on FirstService, with recent research, including a CA$6 increase cited at TD Securities, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher CA$ price targets as consistent with refreshed assumptions on discount rates, suggesting that the risk profile used in their models supports a stronger valuation than before.Narrative Update • Mar 10
FSV: Refined Assumptions And Higher Future P/E Will Support Upside
Analysts have lifted their CA$ price target for FirstService by CA$6, reflecting updated views on the company that include a refreshed discount rate, fine tuned revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a slightly higher future P/E estimate. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the CA$6 uplift in the price target as consistent with their refreshed discount rate work, suggesting the shares still line up with their view of fair value under current assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 24
FSV: Lower Discount Rate And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside
Analysts have nudged their CA$ price target on FirstService higher by CA$6, pointing to updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, fine tuned long term growth and margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive view on FirstService, with price targets adjusted to reflect updated assumptions around discount rates, long term growth, margins, and the future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 09
FSV: Dividend Hike And Trimmed Assumptions Will Support Stronger 2026 Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for FirstService from about $264.61 to roughly $258.30, reflecting slightly different views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while also factoring in recent Street research that included a US$6 price target increase. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the recent US$6 price target adjustment as consistent with their view that the prior fair value range already captured many key execution risks.Narrative Update • Jan 24
FSV: Modest Guidance Trim Will Set Up Stronger 2026 Rebound
Analysts have trimmed their price target on FirstService to $211 from $213, reflecting slightly softer Q3 results and a modest 2025 guidance revision, while still pointing to expectations for stronger growth in 2026 as support for the longer term outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the small trim in the price target to $211 from $213 as a fine tuning of valuation, not a shift in the fundamental view on FirstService.Narrative Update • Jan 10
FSV: Post-Earnings Pullback Will Likely Set Up Roofing Recovery In 2026
Analysts have trimmed their blended price targets on FirstService by a few dollars to reflect slightly higher discount rates and modestly lower near term expectations after softer Q3 results and roofing headwinds, while still pointing to what they see as attractive valuation following the post earnings selloff. Analyst Commentary Street research after the Q3 release has focused on slightly lower price targets and revised estimates, but also on what many see as a more appealing entry point after the share pullback.Analysis Article • Dec 30
FirstService (TSE:FSV) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Narrative Update • Dec 26
FSV: Post-Earnings Selloff Will Likely Precede Roofing Recovery And 2026 Reacceleration
Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets on FirstService by low single digit dollar amounts, to a range of roughly $205 to $216, as they factor in softer near term roofing and macro headwinds. They also note that the recent post earnings selloff makes the stock's valuation increasingly attractive ahead of an anticipated growth reacceleration in 2026.Narrative Update • Dec 11
FSV: Post-Earnings Selloff Will Create Opportunity As Roofing Headwinds Eventually Ease
Analysts have trimmed their FirstService price targets by a few dollars per share, to a range of roughly $205 to $216, citing near term softness in roofing and macro driven headwinds that they expect will give way to stronger growth beyond 2025. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the recent pullback as an opportunity, arguing that the modest reset in expectations has brought FirstService’s valuation to more compelling levels while leaving the longer term growth thesis intact.Analysis Article • Dec 09
FirstService Corporation's (TSE:FSV) Price In Tune With Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 50.4x FirstService Corporation ( TSE:FSV ) may be sending very bearish...Narrative Update • Nov 27
FSV: Post-Earnings Selloff Will Set Up Opportunity As Headwinds Ease
Analysts have modestly reduced their price targets for FirstService following softer-than-expected quarterly results. They have lowered expectations by a range of $2 to $15 per share as they factor in external headwinds and near-term challenges in the company's key segments.Analysis Article • Nov 27
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And FirstService (TSE:FSV) Passed With Ease
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Narrative Update • Nov 11
FSV: Post-Earnings Share Weakness Will Create An Attractive Entry Point
FirstService's analyst price targets have been slightly reduced, with several firms lowering their estimates by $2 to $11 per share. Analysts cite near-term challenges in organic growth and the roofing segment, though they remain optimistic about the company's longer-term prospects.Narrative Update • Oct 27
Recent Market Shifts Will Create New Opportunities Amid Sector Challenges
Analysts have lowered their price target for FirstService from approximately $305.06 to $264.65, citing softer organic growth, macro-driven roofing challenges, and a recent post-earnings share selloff. They note that the current valuation appears increasingly attractive.Analysis Article • Oct 03
Is FirstService Corporation (TSE:FSV) Worth CA$262 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights FirstService's estimated fair value is CA$200 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity FirstService is...Analysis Article • Sep 08
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine FirstService Corporation (TSE:FSV)?
FirstService Corporation ( TSE:FSV ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 19% on...Analysis Article • Aug 17
We Think FirstService (TSE:FSV) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 07
FirstService Corporation (TSE:FSV) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
When close to half the companies in Canada have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 15x, you may consider...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Integration Of Roofing Corp Of America And Acquisitions Will Strengthen Operations In 2025
Strategic acquisitions and integration efforts are expected to drive significant revenue and earnings growth, enhancing operating margins and earnings per share.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How FirstService makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 5,564 | 162 | 1,332 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 5,498 | 145 | 1,311 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 5,479 | 139 | 1,294 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 5,428 | 142 | 1,271 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 5,310 | 131 | 1,250 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 5,217 | 134 | 1,230 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,931 | 108 | 1,153 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,652 | 80 | 1,100 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,474 | 91 | 1,043 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,335 | 100 | 993 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 4,275 | 132 | 980 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,119 | 134 | 935 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,930 | 123 | 887 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,746 | 121 | 846 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,583 | 114 | 814 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,472 | 125 | 785 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,373 | 127 | 773 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,249 | 135 | 734 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,167 | 126 | 704 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,060 | 113 | 684 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,850 | 104 | 633 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,772 | 87 | 629 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,673 | 70 | 619 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,603 | 58 | 605 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,556 | -249 | 586 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,407 | -252 | 546 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,235 | -246 | 494 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,069 | -240 | 454 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,991 | 62 | 441 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,931 | 66 | 426 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,872 | 69 | 425 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,829 | 58 | 415 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,775 | 53 | 400 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,729 | 51 | 385 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,667 | 44 | 360 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,612 | 45 | 336 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,556 | 40 | 321 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,483 | 34 | 305 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,418 | 30 | 296 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,358 | 28 | 295 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,299 | 23 | 286 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,264 | 21 | 279 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,230 | 15 | 274 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,193 | 9 | 272 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: FSV has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: FSV's current net profit margins (2.9%) are higher than last year (2.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: FSV's earnings have grown by 3.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: FSV's earnings growth over the past year (24%) exceeds its 5-year average (3.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: FSV earnings growth over the past year (24%) exceeded the Real Estate industry -8.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: FSV's Return on Equity (10.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/19 07:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
FirstService Corporation is covered by 15 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Will Chien | Accountability Research Corporation |
| Stephen MacLeod | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Erin Kyle | CIBC Capital Markets |