FirstService Corporation

NasdaqGS:FSV Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.5b

FirstService Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

FirstService is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.85% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

0.9%

Dividend yield

-1.3%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield-0.4%
Future Dividend Yield1.0%
Dividend Growth10.8%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio32%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Dec 19

FirstService: Brands Segment Offsets Residential Segment Weakness

Summary FirstService's Q3’24 results were strong, driven by 25% growth in restoration brands and the acquisition of Roofing Corp of America, despite challenges in the residential segment. The company expects Q4’24 revenue growth to exceed 20%, with annual consolidated revenue growth approaching 20% for FY’24, showing continued momentum and resilience. Risks include weather unpredictability affecting restoration services and regulatory challenges in the residential segment, but the company’s diversified business model mitigates these risks. FirstService's valuation at 23.0x EV/EBITDA is attractive given its strong EBITDA growth, making it a compelling investment with a solid balance sheet for future M&A. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jul 29

FirstService: Q2 Results Highlight Further Growth Ahead For This Compounder

Summary FirstService is a real estate services company specializing in property management and maintenance. The company reported positive Q2'24 results, with revenues up 15.9% and adjusted EBITDA up 11.9%. With dominant market positions in several industries operating recognizable brands with geographical reach, the company has a scale advantage that enables it to achieve both organic and inorganic growth. The recent acquisition of CitiScape enhances FirstService's property management presence in the West Coast market, while the acquisition of two roofing businesses in Florida solidifies its position in the Southeastern U.S. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: FSV's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: FSV's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

FirstService Dividend Yield vs Market
How does FSV dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (FSV)0.9%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.2%
Industry Average (Real Estate)2.1%
Analyst forecast (FSV) (up to 3 years)1.0%

Notable Dividend: FSV's dividend (0.85%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.37%).

High Dividend: FSV's dividend (0.85%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.19%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (31.8%), FSV's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (15.3%), FSV's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/09 11:44
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/09 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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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.

AnalystInstitution
Will ChienAccountability Research Corporation
Stephen MacLeodBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Erin KyleCIBC Capital Markets