Group 1 Automotive (GPI) boosts 2026 dividend rate 10% and declares $0.55 payout

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. announced that its board of directors approved a higher 2026 annual dividend rate of $2.20 per share, a 10% increase from the 2025 rate of $2.00 per share. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share, payable on March 16, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 2, 2026. This continues the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders through regular dividends.

Positive

• Dividend increased 10% for 2026: The board raised the annual dividend rate from $2.00 to $2.20 per share, signaling confidence in ongoing cash generation and providing higher cash returns to shareholders.
• Quarterly dividend declared for March 2026: A cash dividend of $0.55 per share will be paid on March 16, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 2, 2026, reinforcing a consistent payout schedule.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Equity income & capital allocation analyst

Group 1 lifts its 2026 dividend rate by 10%, signaling continued cash returns to shareholders.

The board of Group 1 Automotive approved a $2.20 per-share annual dividend rate for 2026, up from $2.00 in 2025. A quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share is scheduled for payment on March 16, 2026 to holders of record on March 2, 2026.

This 10% increase suggests confidence in the company’s ability to sustain cash generation while operating 257 dealerships and related businesses in the U.S. and U.K. The dividend level and payment schedule are now defined for early 2026, giving equity-income investors clearer expectations for cash distributions.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2026

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-13461

76-0506313

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

730 Town and Country Blvd, Suite 500

Houston, Texas 77024

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 647-5700

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Ticker symbol(s)

Name of exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

GPI

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨

Item 8.01    Other Events.

On February 11, 2026, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), announced that its Board of Directors approved the 2026 annual dividend rate of $2.20 per share and a cash dividend of $0.55 per share, payable on March 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 2, 2026.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of February 11, 2026.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. 

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Date:

February 11, 2026

By:

/s/ Gillian A. Hobson

Name: Gillian A. Hobson

Title: Senior Vice President

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Group 1 Automotive Board Approves Increase to 2026 Dividend Rate and Declares Quarterly Dividend

HOUSTON, TX, February 11, 2026 — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (“Group 1” or the “Company”), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 257 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced its board of directors has approved an increase in the 2026 annual dividend rate to $2.20 per share. This represents an increase of 10%, or $0.20, from the 2025 annual dividend rate of $2.00 per share. Consistent with this increase, a $0.55 dividend per share will be payable on March 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of March 2, 2026.

ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Group 1 owns and operates 257 automotive dealerships, 318 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.

SOURCE: Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

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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

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FAQ

What dividend change did Group 1 Automotive (GPI) announce for 2026?

Group 1 Automotive approved an increased 2026 annual dividend rate of $2.20 per share, up from $2.00 per share in 2025. This 10% raise reflects the board’s decision to return more cash to shareholders through regular dividends.

How much is Group 1 Automotive’s next quarterly dividend and when is it paid?

The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share. It will be payable on March 16, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 2, 2026, aligning the quarterly amount with the new $2.20 annual dividend rate.

How big is the 2026 dividend increase for Group 1 Automotive (GPI)?

The 2026 annual dividend rate of $2.20 per share is a 10% increase over the 2025 rate of $2.00 per share. The change equals a $0.20 per-share annual raise for shareholders receiving the dividend.

What type of business does Group 1 Automotive operate while paying this dividend?

Group 1 Automotive operates 257 dealerships, 318 franchises, and 32 collision centers across the U.S. and U.K. It sells new and used vehicles, arranges financing, offers service and insurance contracts, provides repairs, and sells parts, supporting its dividend capacity.

Does Group 1 Automotive’s filing include forward-looking statements related to dividends?

Yes. The company notes that statements about future events, including expectations related to its business and conditions, are forward-looking statements. These involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results can differ materially from expectations described in such statements.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 11.5 KB

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