Penske Automotive (PAG)
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PAG Stock Chart & Stats
$161.32
<$0.01(<0.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$161.32
<$0.01(<0.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$140.12 - $189.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume33.80K
Average Volume (3M)303.79K
Market Cap
$11.33B
Enterprise Value$20.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$83.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.21B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
3.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.40
Shares Outstanding65,749,250
10 Day Avg. Volume279,886
30 Day Avg. Volume303,785
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.51
Price to Book (P/B)1.88
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio14.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.66
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$185.14Price Target Upside14.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)13.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$32.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Integrated Business ModelPenske’s integrated model—new and used retail, parts & service, F&I, commercial trucks and an equity stake in PTS—creates multiple, partially countercyclical revenue streams. That structural diversification stabilizes cash flow and reduces reliance on new-vehicle volumes over months.
Record Service & Parts PerformanceAftermarket service & parts produced a record quarter and higher margins. These repeatable services are tied to the installed vehicle base and generally sustain margins and cash conversion better than new-vehicle sales, providing durable, recurring earnings and resilience against volume swings.
Disciplined Capital Allocation & Strategic AcquisitionsManagement’s focus on targeted dealership M&A increases scale and revenue density while buybacks and consecutive dividend increases signal disciplined capital allocation. This combination supports long‑term shareholder returns and strategic growth without reckless leverage expansion.
Bears Say
Margin Compression And Earnings DownshiftMargins and reported earnings have materially compressed versus the prior cycle, reducing profitability cushions. Persistent margin pressure and higher SG&A as a share of gross profit limit operating leverage upside and leave less room to absorb slower volumes or cost inflation.
Elevated Leverage And Rising DebtThe balance sheet is workable but levered, with sizable absolute debt. High leverage increases interest expense sensitivity, constrains flexibility for opportunistic M&A or buybacks, and raises refinancing risk if cash generation weakens or rates move higher.
Weakening Cash Generation And Cash ConversionOperating and free cash flow have deteriorated, lowering cash conversion versus prior years. Reduced internal cash generation increases reliance on debt or asset sales to fund capex, acquisitions and dividends, limiting financial resilience if near-term earnings remain pressured.
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PAG FAQ
What was Penske Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Penske Automotive lowest stock price was $140.12 and its highest was $189.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Penske Automotive’s market cap?
Penske Automotive’s market cap is $11.33B.
When is Penske Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Penske Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Penske Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Penske Automotive released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $3.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.885 by $0.165.
Is Penske Automotive overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Penske Automotive’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Penske Automotive pay dividends?
Penske Automotive pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.38 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.14%. See more information on Penske Automotive dividends here
What is Penske Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Penske Automotive’s EPS estimate is 3.48.
How many shares outstanding does Penske Automotive have?
Penske Automotive has 65,749,250 shares outstanding.
What happened to Penske Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Penske Automotive reported an EPS of $3.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.885. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.258%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Penske Automotive?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PAG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Penske Automotive Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$185.14 (14.77% Upside)
$185.14 (14.77% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PAG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 6.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $238.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., a diversified transportation services company, operates automotive and commercial truck dealerships. The company operates through four segments: Retail Automotive, Retail Commercial Truck, Other, and Non-Automotive Investments. It operates dealerships under franchise agreements with various automotive manufacturers and distributors. The company engages in the sale of new and used motor vehicles, and related products and services comprise vehicle and collision repair services, as well as placement of finance and lease contracts, third-party insurance products, and other aftermarket products; and wholesale of parts. It also operates a heavy and medium duty truck dealership, which offers Freightliner and Western Star branded trucks, as well as a range of used trucks, and maintenance and repair services. In addition, it imports and distributes Western Star heavy-duty trucks, MAN heavy and medium duty trucks, buses, and Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles with associated parts in Australia, New Zealand, and portions of the Pacific. Further, the company distributes diesel and gas engines, and power systems. The company operates 320 retail automotive franchises, including 146 franchises located in the United States and 174 franchises located outside of the United States; 23 CarShop used vehicle dealerships in the United States and the United Kingdom; and 37 commercial truck dealerships in Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Georgia, Utah, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, and Oregon, as well as Canada. Penske Automotive Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
PAG Company Deck
PAG Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call outlines a generally constructive operational picture with meaningful strengths: solid revenue (~$7.9B), positive adjusted profitability, record service & parts performance, international revenue growth (+6%), PTS equity income growth (+24%), strategic dealership acquisitions expected to add significant annualized revenue, continued capital returns and a healthy balance sheet (leverage ~1.8x, liquidity $1.2B). Offsetting these positives are notable near-term headwinds: same-store new unit declines (-5%), a large drop in BEV sales (-61%), commercial truck order weakness that compressed truck volumes (Premier Truck new sales -26%), lower gain on sale from PTS (down $26M), and margin pressure (gross profit -1.7% with SG&A rising to 74.3% of gross profit). Management’s commentary emphasizes diversification, fleet and portfolio optimization, and expectation of recovery in truck orders in H2 2026. On balance, the highlights — recurring service growth, international momentum, PTS operational improvement, disciplined capital allocation and strong liquidity — outweigh the current lowlights, which are driven largely by short-term market, regulatory and timing factors.View all PAG earnings summariesPAG Revenue Breakdown
85.38% Retail Automotive
12.48% Retail Commercial Truck
2.15% Other
PAG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$185.14
▲(14.77% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
52.93% Insiders
6.90% Mutual Funds
5.70% Other Institutional Investors
25.97% Public Companies and
Individual Investors