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Group 1 Automotive(NYSE) GPI

Market Cap$3.53BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1997)+2,790%
5 Year+76%
1 Year-28%
1 Month+2%
$296.92
-17.05%
-61.05Today
Group 1 Automotive last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 296.712026-07-30
Group 1 Automotive stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-9.17%USD 326.682026-07-23
1 month+1.9%USD 291.172026-06-30
3 month-15.96%USD 353.062026-05-01
Year to date-24.3%USD 391.952025-12-31
1 year-27.69%USD 410.332025-07-30
3 year+16.74%USD 254.172023-07-31
5 year+76.49%USD 168.122021-07-30
Since inception+2,790.1%USD 10.271997-10-30

Group 1 Automotive Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.53BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$22.47B

Net Income (TTM)

$326.10M

EPS (TTM)

$26.14

P/E Ratio

11.35

Dividend

$2.10

Beta (Volatility)

0.98 (Low)

Price

$296.92

Volume

378,939.058

Open

$338.22

Previous Close

$296.71

Daily Range

$294.44 - $338.22

52-Week Range

$279.10 - $488.39

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 30, 2026

GPI News

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Solid Preliminary Results Drive Group 1 Automotive 20% Higher

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Shares of Group 1 Automotive Sink 10% After First-Quarter Warning

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What Investors Need to Know About Group 1 Automotive's First Quarter

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Is This as Bad as It Gets for Group 1 Automotive Inc.?

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About Group 1 Automotive

Group 1 helps people buy new and used cars. They also fix vehicles and sell car parts. They help customers find car loans and insurance.

What Group 1 Does

  • New Vehicle Sales: Selling and leasing brand-new cars and light trucks; generated $2.6 billion in revenue in Q1 2026.
  • Used Vehicle Sales: Trading pre-owned cars through retail and wholesale channels; contributed $1.9 billion in Q1 2026.
  • Parts and Service: Maintenance, repair, and parts sales for vehicle owners; accounted for $704 million in revenue in Q1 2026.
  • Finance and Insurance: Arranging loans and selling vehicle service contracts; brought in $216 million in revenue in Q1 2026.

Recent Strategic Moves

  • Acquired two Volkswagen dealerships and one Skoda location in the United Kingdom during the first quarter of 2026.
  • Purchased three Toyota stores and one Lexus dealership in the United Kingdom during early 2025.
  • Completed a restructuring plan to integrate Inchcape Retail into the existing United Kingdom business operations.
  • Launched a cost-cutting program in April 2026 to remove $50 million in annual US expenses.

Standing Out in Retail

Group 1 operates a network of 253 dealerships across 17 US states and over 60 towns in the United Kingdom. Its large scale allows it to offer 35 different automobile brands and provides the capacity to service a high volume of vehicles through specialized collision centers.

Quarterly Financial Performance

  • Revenue was $5.4 billion in Q1 2026, down 1.8% from Q1 2025.
  • Net income reached $130.2 million in Q1 2026, up 2% year-over-year.
  • Operating cash flow fell to $92.4 million in Q1 2026, down from $158.7 million in Q1 2025.
  • Free cash flow turned negative at -$1.6 million in Q1 2026, worsening from $106.5 million in the prior year.

The Bottom Line

Group 1 has evolved from a US-focused dealer into a major international automotive retailer. By expanding its high-margin service business and United Kingdom footprint, the company balances car sales volatility with steady maintenance revenue.

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Industry

Specialty Retail

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Employees

20,452

CEO

Daryl A. Kenningham, MBA

Website

www.group1auto.com

Headquarters

Houston, TX 77024, US

GPI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

15.64%

Operating Margin

4.24%

Net Income Margin

1.45%

Return on Equity

11.04%

Return on Capital

10.96%

Return on Assets

3.24%

Earnings Yield

8.81%

Dividend Yield

0.71%

Payout Ratio

7.85%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.53BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

11.90M

Volume

378.94K

Avg. Volume

195.71K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$3.52B

Operating Income

$953.20M

EBITDA

$879.10M

Operating Cash Flow

$619.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$301.80M

Free Cash Flow

$317.20M

Cash & ST Invst.

$41.70M

Total Debt

$5.61B

Group 1 Automotive Performance Analysis

Group 1 Automotive annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 16,222,100,00020.3%
20232023-12-31USD 17,873,700,00010.2%
20242024-12-31USD 19,934,300,00011.5%
20252025-12-31USD 22,571,400,00013.2%
Group 1 Automotive sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-303.6%
Q32025-09-301.4%
Q42025-12-31-3.5%
Q12026-03-31-3.1%
Group 1 Automotive annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 47.1456.5%
20232023-12-31USD 42.73-9.3%
20242024-12-31USD 36.81-13.9%
20252025-12-31USD 25.12-31.7%
Group 1 Automotive sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-3011.7%
Q32025-09-30-90.5%
Q42025-12-31246.1%
Q12026-03-31207.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$5.41B

-1.8%

Gross Profit

$877.90M

+1.8%

Gross Margin

16.24%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.53BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$172.61K

N/A

Employees

20,452

N/A

Net Income

$130.20M

+2.0%

EBITDA

$273.70M

+1.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$41.70M

-40.9%

Total Debt

$5.61B

+6.5%

Accounts Receivable

$679.00M

-9.5%

Inventory

$2.73B

+6.6%

Long Term Debt

$3.06B

+4.0%

Short Term Debt

$2.58B

+10.8%

Return on Assets

3.24%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

14.98%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$1.60M

-101.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$82.40M

-48.1%

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Questions About GPI

What is the current price of Group 1 Automotive?

Group 1 Automotive is trading at $296.71 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Group 1 Automotive?

Over the past 52 weeks, Group 1 Automotive has traded between $279.10 and $488.39.

How much debt does Group 1 Automotive have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Group 1 Automotive reported total debt of $3.36B.

How much cash does Group 1 Automotive have on hand?

Group 1 Automotive reported $164.50M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Group 1 Automotive’s dividend yield?

Group 1 Automotive currently has a dividend yield of 0.71%.

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