Strong Top-Line Growth (GTV)
Total Gross Transaction Value (GTV) rose 13% year-over-year to $4.3 billion in Q1 2026, with organic GTV (ex-acquisitions) up ~9%, reflecting broad marketplace demand.
Commercial Construction & Transportation Surge
CC&T GTV increased 27% year-over-year (approximately +16% excluding recent acquisitions), driven by higher unit volumes and ASPs and early contribution from certain acquired businesses' auction calendars.
Automotive Resilience and Price Strength
Automotive GTV grew 7% with unit volumes up 1% and average price per vehicle sold up ~6%; U.S. insurance Average Selling Prices expanded ~10% year-over-year, supported by higher salvage returns.
Profitability and Flow-Through
Adjusted EBITDA increased 11% in the quarter, outpacing service revenue growth of 5%, demonstrating strong profit flow-through driven by higher GTV volumes and inventory returns.
Earnings Per Share Improvement
Adjusted earnings per share rose 13% in Q1, primarily due to higher operating income and lower net interest expense.
Raised 2026 Guidance
Company raised its 2026 outlook: expecting GTV growth of 6%–9% for the full year and Adjusted EBITDA growth of ~8% at the midpoint (guidance excludes any impact from BigIron).
Strategic M&A and Regulatory Progress
Received HSR approval for the BigIron acquisition (expected to close in Q2) and completed smaller strategic tuck-ins (e.g., Blackmon), expanding geography and sector coverage (e.g., ag, rail).
Operational Execution and Cost Discipline
SG&A grew only ~4% year-over-year while cost of service remained flat despite an 11% increase in GTV, with ongoing yard-level efficiency and cost-savings initiatives supporting operating leverage.