OPENLANE Reports Strong Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Results, Provides Positive 2026 Guidance

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OPENLANE, Inc. announced robust fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, driven by strong marketplace performance and significant cash flow generation, alongside optimistic 2026 guidance.

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• Q4 2025 Revenue Growth

  Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 reached $494.3 million, marking a 9% increase year-over-year.

• Full-Year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA

  Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2025 was $333 million, representing a 13% increase compared to the prior year.

• Strong Cash Flow from Operations

  Cash flow from operating activities surged 284% year-over-year in Q4 2025 to $125.5 million, and increased 34% for the full year to $391.9 million.

• Positive 2026 Guidance

  The company provided optimistic 2026 guidance, forecasting Adjusted EBITDA between $350 million and $370 million and Operating Adjusted EPS of $1.24 to $1.38.

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OPENLANE, Inc. delivered a strong operational performance for Q4 and full-year 2025, with notable increases in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and cash flow from operations. The company's marketplace segment showed particular strength in its dealer-to-dealer business, outpacing the industry. While the GAAP net income per share for Q4 2025 showed a significant loss, this was primarily due to non-cash Series A Preferred Stock dividends, which is a technical accounting item and not indicative of underlying operational health. The more operationally focused Operating Adjusted EPS remained positive and grew. Management expressed confidence in continued growth, especially with the anticipated inflection of off-lease vehicle volumes in 2026, and provided positive guidance for the upcoming year.