CAR Group lifts half-year profit and raises interim dividend amid ongoing expansion

CAR Group ( (AU:CAR) ) has shared an announcement.

CAR Group Limited reported an 8.0% rise in revenue from continuing operations to A$625.8 million for the half year ended 31 December 2025, with statutory net profit after tax up 16.2% to A$152.3 million and net profit attributable to members up 16.1% to A$143.3 million. Adjusted net profit attributable to members, which excludes non-recurring and non-cash items, increased 11.5% to A$196.8 million, underlining solid underlying earnings growth and supporting an interim dividend increase to 42.50 cents per share despite a negative net tangible asset backing per share of 348.40 cents.

The board declared a 2026 interim dividend of 42.50 cents per share, higher than prior dividends, with a record date of 16 March 2026 and payment due on 13 April 2026. The company also restated prior-period net tangible assets to reflect revised fair values from its 2025 U.S. acquisitions Dealership Performance CRM, LLC and Pop Sells, LLC, highlighting ongoing integration of these businesses into CAR Group’s broader automotive technology portfolio and signalling continued investment-led balance sheet impacts alongside growing cash earnings and shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:CAR) stock is a Buy with a A$42.55 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on CAR Group stock, see the AU:CAR Stock Forecast page.

More about CAR Group

CAR Group Limited is a listed company operating online automotive marketplaces and related digital services for car buyers, sellers and dealers. The group focuses on technology-driven platforms and data solutions that support dealership performance and broader automotive retail markets in Australia and internationally.

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