Group 1 Automotive Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) reported 3Q25 total revenues of $5.8B, up 10.8% year‑over‑year, with record used vehicle retail revenues of $1.9B. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.02; adjusted diluted EPS was $10.45 (+5.6% vs. prior year). The company recorded a $123.9M goodwill, franchise rights and fixed asset impairment related to its U.K. reporting unit, and recognized $1.6M of U.K. restructuring charges in the quarter.

Other highlights: parts & service gross profit +11.1%, F&I revenues +12.5%, new vehicle units +6.5%, and share repurchases of $82.5M in the quarter with $226.3M remaining authorization.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) will release third quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025 on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 before the market opens.

President and CEO Daryl Kenningham and senior management will host a conference call the same morning at 9:00 a.m. ET. The call will be simulcast live at http://www.group1corp.com/events, with a webcast replay available for 30 days and a presentation posted at http://www.group1corp.com/company-presentations.

Live dial-in: Domestic 1-888-317-6003; International 1-412-317-6061; Passcode 9338636. Telephonic replay through November 4, 2025: Domestic 1-877-344-7529; International 1-412-317-0088; Replay Code 7892681.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) is celebrating the grand opening of its newly acquired Mercedes-Benz of South Austin dealership on August 18, 2025. The state-of-the-art 80,000-square-foot facility, built in late 2023, features Mercedes-Benz's next-generation dealership design across 10 acres, including 40 service bays and 28 EV charging stations.

The event will be attended by Group 1's CEO Daryl Kenningham and Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain. Led by General Manager Mo Saleh, the dealership demonstrates Group 1's commitment to local business operations and customer service excellence. As part of the opening celebration, the dealership will donate $10,000 to the Abigail E. Keller Foundation, supporting terminally ill children in Texas.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) has announced two significant shareholder returns initiatives. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, reflecting a previously announced 6% increase in its annual dividend from $1.88 to $2.00 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 16, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 2, 2025.

Additionally, GPI provided an update on its share repurchase program, revealing the buyback of 447,373 shares at an average price of $416.60, totaling $186 million. This represents approximately 3.4% of outstanding shares as of January 1, 2025. The company still has $290 million available under its current repurchase authorization.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer, has appointed Melkeya McDuffie as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 11, 2025. McDuffie brings over 20 years of executive HR leadership experience across multiple industries.

The company, which operates 259 dealerships across the U.S. and U.K., selected McDuffie for her proven track record in developing strategies to attract and retain top talent. Group 1 President and CEO Daryl Kenningham emphasized the importance of building a people-first culture to achieve operational excellence across geographies.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) has successfully acquired Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta from Gregory and Juanita Baranco, with The Presidio Group serving as exclusive advisor. The transaction, completed on August 4, 2025, includes all dealership real estate.

The acquisition represents a strategic expansion for Group 1 in a premium market, with the dealership being one of Atlanta's top luxury automobile retailers and situated near Mercedes-Benz USA's headquarters. The Baranco family will maintain operations at Mercedes-Benz of Covington in Louisiana, while their daughter Grené Baranco will operate a newly awarded Audi dealership in Cumming, GA.

This deal marks Presidio's sixth transaction since June, signaling a strong recovery in dealership M&A activity after a slower start to 2025.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) has announced the acquisition of Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia, expanding its Southeastern U.S. presence to 29 dealerships. The high-performing luxury dealership is expected to generate $210 million in annual revenues.

This acquisition adds to Group 1's portfolio of 33 Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the U.S. and U.K. The company has acquired an estimated $640 million in annual revenues in 2025, following $3.9 billion of acquired revenues in 2024. Group 1 currently operates 259 automotive dealerships, 324 franchises, and 39 collision centers across both countries.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) announced the completion of a major renovation of its Lexus of Albuquerque dealership. The 20-month, multi-million dollar project includes a state-of-the-art facility featuring double the service bays (from 16 to 32) and over 17,000 square feet of additional space for parts and service.

The modernized facility includes new features such as speed doors, air-conditioned service drive-up, solar-powered lot lighting, and EV chargers. The dealership plans to expand its service technician team from 21 to 30 staff members. Additionally, the company will make a $10,000 donation to Girls on the Run charity as part of the grand reopening celebration scheduled for July 29, 2025.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) reported record second quarter 2025 results, with total revenues reaching $5.7 billion, up 21.4% year-over-year, and gross profit of $935.8 million, increasing 22.1%. The company achieved adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $11.52, a 17.5% increase from the prior year.

Key operational highlights include strong parts and service performance with gross profit up 27.1% to $402.8 million, and customer pay same-store revenue growth exceeding 13.6% in both U.S. and U.K. markets. During Q2, Group 1 acquired three U.S. dealerships expected to generate $330 million in annual revenues and completed strategic dispositions. The company also repurchased 114,918 shares for $44.5 million.