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GPI Stock Chart & Stats
$262.63
$6.56(1.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$262.63
$6.56(1.98%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$249.54 - $470.48
Previous Close$337.43
Volume232.25K
Average Volume (3M)193.86K
Market Cap
$3.28B
Enterprise Value$9.06K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$164.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$5.98B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.9
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
10.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)24.06
Shares Outstanding11,922,225
10 Day Avg. Volume238,082
30 Day Avg. Volume193,861
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.50
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio13.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$335.00Price Target Upside27.56% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)39.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$22.32B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftersales And F&I StrengthAftersales and finance operations provide recurring, service-oriented earnings beyond vehicle sales. Their continued growth, supported by technician additions and virtual F&I productivity, can improve revenue quality and help offset cyclicality in retail vehicle volumes over the next several quarters.
Identified Cost SavingsThe cost program gives management a defined path to improve operating efficiency, with roughly $12.5 million of quarterly benefit expected as actions take effect. Lower structural expenses could support margins and cash generation despite ongoing volume and affordability pressures.
Strategic Dealership ExpansionExpanding the Atlanta dealership footprint could increase local scale, brand coverage, and fixed-cost leverage in a major market. If integration and approvals proceed as planned, the transaction may broaden Group 1’s earnings base and reinforce its competitive position.
Bears Say
Margin And Revenue CompressionLower revenue and materially thinner operating margins reduce the company’s ability to absorb cyclical weakness or unexpected operating costs. The normalization from prior profitability peaks makes earnings more sensitive to vehicle demand, pricing, mix, and execution over the coming quarters.
Elevated Leverage And Weaker Cash FlexibilityHigh leverage combined with weaker free cash flow limits financial flexibility for a cyclical dealership business. The planned notes issuance adds financing commitments while cash generation remains modest relative to debt, potentially constraining acquisitions, buybacks, and resilience.
Vehicle Volume And Used-margin PressureDeclining new and used unit volumes can pressure dealership revenue and reduce operating leverage, while lower used-vehicle gross profit directly weakens contribution per sale. Affordability challenges and costly inventory mix may keep these pressures relevant beyond a single reporting period.
Group 1 Automotive News
GPI FAQ
What was Group 1 Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Group 1 Automotive lowest stock price was $249.54 and its highest was $470.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Group 1 Automotive’s market cap?
Group 1 Automotive’s market cap is $3.28B.
When is Group 1 Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Group 1 Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Group 1 Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Group 1 Automotive released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $9.61 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $10.602 by -$0.992.
Is Group 1 Automotive overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Group 1 Automotive’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Group 1 Automotive pay dividends?
Group 1 Automotive pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.55 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.82%. See more information on Group 1 Automotive dividends here
What is Group 1 Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Group 1 Automotive’s EPS estimate is 10.79.
How many shares outstanding does Group 1 Automotive have?
Group 1 Automotive has 11,922,225 shares outstanding.
What happened to Group 1 Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Group 1 Automotive reported an EPS of $9.61 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $10.602. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.113%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Group 1 Automotive?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GPI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Group 1 Automotive Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$335.00 (27.56% Upside)
$335.00 (27.56% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GPI Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 93.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $72.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-42.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
0.55%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Group 1 Automotive
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. functions as an automotive retail enterprise, operating through its various subsidiary companies. The firm's primary activities include vending new and pre-owned automobiles and light commercial vehicles, as well as vehicle components. Moreover, it facilitates service and insurance contracts, arranges financing for vehicle purchases, and offers a full suite of automotive maintenance and repair services. The company's geographic reach extends across 17 states in the United States and encompasses 35 different towns in the United Kingdom. As of July 11, 2022, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. maintained ownership and operation of 204 automotive dealerships, 273 franchises, and 47 collision repair centers, collectively presenting products from 35 distinct car brands. The company was established in 1995 and its corporate base is located in Houston, Texas.
GPI Company Deck
GPI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally constructive picture: the company delivered solid revenue, gross profit and adjusted earnings, demonstrated strong aftersales momentum, improved F&I and dealer productivity (notably via virtual F&I), and outlined a credible $50 million annualized cost program while maintaining liquidity and active capital returns. Offsets include continued unit-volume pressure in new and used vehicles, used-vehicle margin compression (~3% decline), weather-driven aftersales disruption (~$7M), elevated U.S. SG&A (~70.5% of gross in Q1) prompting the headcount reductions (~700 roles), and some one-time/regulatory costs in the U.K. On balance, management's operational fixes, aftersales strength and capital discipline appear to outweigh the near-term challenges.View all GPI earnings summariesGPI Revenue Breakdown
82.88% U.S
17.12% U.K.
GPI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$335.00
▲(27.56% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
14.60% Insiders
32.34% Mutual Funds
20.85% Other Institutional Investors
4.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors