Group 1 Automotive Reports Q1 EPS of $10.82 on $5.41B Revenue, Despite YoY Declines
Summary
Group 1 Automotive reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with diluted EPS of $10.82 on $5.41 billion in revenue and $877.9 million in gross profit. While the reported EPS includes a $2.87 per share benefit from asset dispositions, the adjusted diluted EPS stood at $8.66. The company experienced slight year-over-year declines in total revenues (down 1.8%) and gross profit (down 1.6%). Positively, the U.K. operations achieved record quarterly gross profit, driven by double-digit growth in parts & service and F&I. The company also repurchased 1.7% of its outstanding shares for $72.4 million and announced strategic dealership acquisitions and dispositions, including an expansion agreement with Geely in the U.K. This comprehensive earnings report provides key insights into the company's operational performance and capital allocation strategies, which will be closely watched by investors.
At the time of this announcement, GPI was trading at $348.10 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $4.1B. The 52-week trading range was $292.44 to $488.39. This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Wiseek News.