Record UK Performance
Group 1 Automotive achieved record UK results in Q1 2025, with the UK market growing by 6.4% and the retail market by 9.5%. The integration of acquisitions in the UK significantly improved market presence, achieving internal profit and cost targets.
US Revenue Growth
In the US, new vehicle revenues grew by 9.4% on a reported basis, with used vehicle revenues also increasing. F&I performance improved by $98 on a same-store basis, contributing to overall revenue growth.
Aftersales Growth
Aftersales revenues increased by 7.7% on a reported basis and 5.6% on a same-store basis, with customer pay up over 6% and warranty revenue nearly 30% higher.
Technician Workforce Increase
The US technician headcount increased by nearly 8% year over year, with a focus on expanding aftersales capacity and improving technician productivity.
Share Repurchase and Capital Allocation
Group 1 Automotive repurchased approximately 287,000 shares for $123 million, reducing the share count by about 3% since January and maintaining a strong liquidity position.