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Group 1 Automotive Q3 2026 Earnings Results
Group 1 Automotive reports $5.4 billion revenue with 6.7% decline as it reshapes portfolio through Hennessy acquisition and store dispositions.
In brief
Group 1 Automotive reports $5.4 billion revenue with 6.7% decline as it reshapes portfolio through Hennessy acquisition and store dispositions. Group 1 Automotive reported $5.4 billion revenue and $9.36 adjusted diluted EPS for Q3 2026 amid economic headwinds, focusing on portfolio optimization and Hennessy Automotive…
Q3 2026 Financial Results
Group 1 Automotive reported total revenues of $5.4 billion, a 6.7% decline versus last year.
Adjusted Diluted EPS
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations was $9.36, down from $10.45 in the prior-year period.
US Same-Store Customer Pay Revenue
US same-store customer pay revenue increased 3.2% to $297.4 million despite economic headwinds.
US Same-Store Repair Order Count
US same-store repair order count rose over 4% due to retention initiatives.
Hennessy Automotive Acquisition
Hennessy Automotive acquisition added 10 dealerships with approximately $1.7 billion in annualized revenue.
Portfolio Disposition Target
Portfolio dispositions target $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion in revenue by mid-2027.
Expected Disposition Proceeds
Expected disposition proceeds range from $625 million to $675 million for leverage reduction.
Liquidity Position
Liquidity stands at $2.5 billion, including $1 billion in accessible cash.
Rent-Adjusted Leverage Ratio
Rent-adjusted leverage ratio is 3.3 times at quarter end, targeting 3 times by mid-2027.
US Same-Store New Vehicle Sales
US same-store new vehicle sales declined 4.6% due to model year changeovers.
US Same-Store Used Vehicle Retail Units
US same-store used vehicle retail units declined 8.5% year over year with sequential improvement.
UK Same-Store New Vehicle Sales
UK same-store new vehicle sales increased 8.1% supported by strong September plate change month.
Technician Productivity
Technician productivity rose 7.2% through mentoring programs and reduced service adviser turnover.
OneCare Maintenance Plans
OneCare maintenance plans reached 62,000 units sold through September with 100,000 target for full year.
Virtual F&I Implementation
Virtual F&I expanded to 70 stores, reducing compensation costs by 100 basis points.
US Used Vehicle PRU
US used vehicle PRU increased 1.6% to $1,544 despite sourcing competition.
The essence
Group 1 Automotive reported $5.4 billion revenue and $9.36 adjusted diluted EPS for Q3 2026 amid economic headwinds, focusing on portfolio optimization and Hennessy Automotive acquisition.
