The earnings call presented a positive outlook for Asbury Automotive Group, highlighting strong revenue and profit margins, successful strategic acquisitions, and operational efficiency improvements. However, challenges such as declining used vehicle volumes, tariff uncertainties, and increased SG&A costs due to system implementations were noted. Despite these challenges, the overall sentiment leans towards optimism given the company's strategic initiatives and market positioning.

Company Guidance

In Asbury Automotive Group's second quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided several metrics and insights into their performance and future outlook. They reported $4.4 billion in revenue, a gross profit of $752 million, and a gross profit margin of 17.2%. Their adjusted operating margin was 5.8%, with an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $7.43 and adjusted EBITDA of $256 million. Despite the SAAR decline, new vehicle gross profit per unit (GPU) was resilient, trending towards $2,500 to $3,000. Meanwhile, used retail gross profit per unit was $1,729, showing sequential growth. The parts and service business also performed well, with same-store gross profit up 7% and a margin of 59.2%. The company's SG&A as a percentage of gross profit improved to 63.2%, and they plan to continue reducing this over time. Asbury is focusing on strategic acquisitions, like the recent Herb Chambers acquisition, while also divesting nine stores, with proceeds aiding leverage reduction efforts. They anticipate prioritizing leverage reduction over the next 12 to 18 months, while also remaining open to opportunistic share repurchases.

Strong Revenue Growth and Profit Margins

Asbury Automotive Group generated $4.4 billion in revenue, with a gross profit of $752 million and a gross profit margin of 17.2%, along with an adjusted operating margin of 5.8% and an adjusted EBITDA of $256 million.

New and Used Vehicle Performance

Same-store new vehicle revenue was up 9% year-over-year with units up 7%, while used vehicle profitability remained strong despite a 4% decrease in unit volume.

Parts and Service Business Growth

Same-store gross profit for parts and service was up 7%, with a gross profit margin of 59.2% and a fixed absorption rate over 100%.

Herb Chambers Acquisition

Successfully closed on the acquisition of Herb Chambers Automotive Group, which had a full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $176.8 million. The acquisition is expected to enhance Asbury's presence in New England.

Operational Efficiency

Same store adjusted SG&A as a percentage of gross profit was 63.2%, an improvement of over 100 basis points from the second quarter of 2024.

Asbury (ABG) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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ABG Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 28, 2025	2025 (Q3)	6.83 / -	6.35	―	―	―
Jul 29, 2025	2025 (Q2)	6.87 / 7.43	6.4	16.09% (+1.03)
Apr 29, 2025	2025 (Q1)	6.68 / 6.82	7.21	-5.41% (-0.39)
Jan 30, 2025	2024 (Q4)	6.04 / 7.26	7.12	1.97% (+0.14)
Oct 29, 2024	2024 (Q3)	6.58 / 6.35	8.12	-21.80% (-1.77)
Aug 02, 2024	2024 (Q2)	7.41 / 6.40	8.95	-28.49% (-2.55)
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	7.76 / 7.21	8.37	-13.86% (-1.16)
Feb 08, 2024	2023 (Q4)	7.56 / 7.12	9.12	-21.93% (-2.00)
Oct 24, 2023	2023 (Q3)	8.40 / 8.12	9.23	-12.03% (-1.11)
Jul 25, 2023	2023 (Q2)	8.24 / 8.95	10.04	-10.86% (-1.09)

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ABG Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 29, 2025	$229.20	$220.33	-3.87%
Apr 29, 2025	$224.45	$216.26	-3.65%
Jan 30, 2025	$274.31	$305.86	+11.50%
Oct 29, 2024	$225.58	$231.42	+2.59%

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ABG EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 6.83.

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