Group 1 Automotive Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Rhea-AI Summary

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share, consistent with its previously announced 10% increase in the annualized dividend rate from $2.00 in 2025 to $2.20 per share in 2026.

The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Positive

• Board declares $0.55 per share quarterly dividend
• Annualized dividend rate raised 10% from $2.00 to $2.20 per share
• Dividend payable June 15, 2026 to holders of record June 1, 2026

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction – GPI

-2.49%

1 alert

-2.49% News Effect

On the day this news was published, GPI declined 2.49%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

HOUSTON, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 253 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share. The dividend is consistent with the Company's previously announced increase of 10% in its annualized dividend rate from $2.00 per share in 2025 to $2.20 per share in 2026.

The dividend is payable on June 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of June 1, 2026.

ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Group 1 owns and operates 253 automotive dealerships, 313 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 36 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships and omni-channel platform, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service and insurance contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

Group 1 discloses additional information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations at www.group1corp.com, www.group1auto.com, www.group1collision.com, www.acceleride.com, and www.facebook.com/group1auto.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
All statements in this press release related to future, not past, events are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. Any such forward-looking statements are not assurances of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor contacts:
Terry Bratton
Manager, Investor Relations
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
ir@group1auto.com

Media contacts:
Pete DeLongchamps
Senior Vice President, Financial Services and Manufacturer Relations
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
pdelongchamps@group1auto.com

Kimberly Barta
Head of Marketing and Communications
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
kbarta@group1auto.com

or

Jude Gorman / Clayton Erwin
Collected Strategies
Group1-CS@collectedstrategies.com

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/group-1-automotive-board-declares-quarterly-dividend-302770172.html

SOURCE Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

FAQ

What quarterly dividend did Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) declare on May 12, 2026?

Group 1 Automotive declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share. According to Group 1, this payout aligns with its previously announced annualized dividend rate of $2.20 per share for 2026, representing a 10% increase from the 2025 level of $2.00.

How much did Group 1 Automotive increase its annualized dividend rate for 2026 (GPI)?

Group 1 Automotive increased its annualized dividend rate by 10% for 2026. According to Group 1, the rate moved from $2.00 per share in 2025 to $2.20 per share in 2026, with the $0.55 quarterly dividend reflecting this higher annual payout.

When is the record date and payment date for Group 1 Automotive's June 2026 dividend (GPI)?

The June 2026 dividend is payable June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record June 1, 2026. According to Group 1, investors must be on the share register by the June 1 record date to receive the $0.55 per share quarterly dividend payment.

What does Group 1 Automotive’s $0.55 quarterly dividend mean for GPI shareholders in 2026?

The $0.55 quarterly dividend equates to an annualized $2.20 per share payout. According to Group 1, this represents a 10% increase from the 2025 annualized dividend, signaling a higher cash return level to shareholders during 2026, assuming the rate is maintained.

How often does Group 1 Automotive pay its dividend and what is the 2026 rate for GPI?

Group 1 Automotive pays its dividend quarterly, with the 2026 rate annualized at $2.20 per share. According to Group 1, the $0.55 per share quarterly dividend declared for payment on June 15, 2026 reflects this higher 2026 annualized dividend level.