Quarterly ResultApr 30, 2026, 06:47 AM
GPI Q1 Diluted EPS $10.82; Revenue $5.4B; Repurchases $72.4M
AI Summary
Group 1 Automotive reported Q1 2026 diluted EPS of $10.82, an increase of 12.2% year-over-year, while total revenues decreased by 1.8% to $5.4 billion. Adjusted diluted EPS was $8.66, down from $10.17 in the prior-year quarter. The company achieved record quarterly U.K. gross profits of $230.6 million and repurchased $72.4 million of common shares. Strategic actions included acquiring three U.K. dealerships, divesting four others, and partnering with Geely to expand its U.K. network.
Key Highlights
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations: $10.82, up 12.2% YoY.
- Total revenues: $5.4 billion, down 1.8% YoY.
- Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations: $8.66, down from $10.17 YoY.
- Repurchased $72.4 million of common shares (205,190 shares).
- Record quarterly U.K. gross profits: $230.6 million, up 6.3% YoY.
- Acquired 3 U.K. dealerships; divested 4 dealerships (2 U.S., 2 U.K.).
- Partnered with Geely to expand U.K. network with 3 new locations.
- U.S. parts & service gross margin reached a new quarterly high.