Group 1 Automotive Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share. The payout is consistent with the previously disclosed 10% increase in the annualized dividend rate from $2.00 per share in 2025 to $2.20 in 2026, payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 1, 2026.

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• $0.55 quarterly dividend declared, supporting ongoing cash returns to shareholders
• Dividend aligns with 10% annualized increase from $2.00 to $2.20 per share in 2026

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• None.

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HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 249 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 September 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 1, 2026.

ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Group 1 owns and operates 249 automotive dealerships, 310 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 37 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:
David Helderman
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
ir@group1auto.com 

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

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

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

 

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SOURCE Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

FAQ

What quarterly dividend did Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) declare on August 11, 2026?

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

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

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

How does Group 1 Automotive’s 2026 dividend compare with 2025 for GPI shareholders?

Group 1 Automotive’s annualized dividend rate increased from $2.00 per share in 2025 to $2.20 in 2026. According to Group 1, this reflects a 10% rise in the annualized dividend level for shareholders relative to the prior year.

Is Group 1 Automotive’s $0.55 dividend part of a broader dividend policy for GPI?

The $0.55 quarterly dividend reflects an annualized rate of $2.20 per share. According to Group 1, this amount is consistent with its previously announced 10% annualized dividend increase from the 2025 level of $2.00 per share.

What business does Group 1 Automotive operate to support its dividend for GPI investors?

Group 1 Automotive operates 249 dealerships, 310 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the U.S. and U.K. According to Group 1, it sells vehicles, arranges financing, provides maintenance and repairs, and sells parts, service, and insurance contracts across 37 automotive brands.