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Auto Trader ( (GB:AUTO) ) has shared an announcement.
Autotrader Group plc disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, Jamie (James) Warner, exercised options under the company’s Save As You Earn (SAYE) scheme and retained 1,341 ordinary shares in the business. The transaction, conducted outside a trading venue on 2 February 2026, is a routine management dealing and has been reported in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation, signalling continued executive equity participation but with no indication of a broader change to the company’s capital structure or strategic direction.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £592.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:AUTO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AUTO is a Outperform.
Auto Trader’s strong financial performance and strategic share buybacks are significant positives, supporting a stable outlook. However, weak technical indicators and challenges in certain revenue streams slightly temper the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:AUTO stock, click here.
More about Auto Trader
Autotrader Group plc operates in the automotive classifieds and digital marketplace sector, providing an online platform for buying and selling vehicles. The company focuses on connecting consumers, car retailers and manufacturers, leveraging digital tools and data services to facilitate vehicle transactions across the UK market.
Average Trading Volume: 4,118,799
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £4.52B
Find detailed analytics on AUTO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.