Auto Trader Group PLC (GB:AUTO)
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AUTO Stock Chart & Stats
471.90 p
-5.60 p(-0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
471.90 p
-5.60 p(-0.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range418.60 p - 844.40 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume64.10K
Average Volume (3M)2.57M
Market Cap
£3.77B
Enterprise Value3.76B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£18.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£206.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.1
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.81%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.34
Shares Outstanding805,461,300
10 Day Avg. Volume2,468,727
30 Day Avg. Volume2,571,974
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.20
Price to Book (P/B)9.92
Price to Sales (P/S)6.47
P/FCF Ratio13.51
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£558.00Price Target Upside18.25% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)£648.97M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceGroup revenue increased 5%, with operating profit +8% and basic EPS +12%.
Profit MarginsManagement expects to maintain current levels of Auto Trader operating profit margins, while Group operating profit margins will increase as a result of reduced Autorama losses.
Bears Say
Earnings OutlookThe valuation of Auto Trader is considered demanding, with a more modest earnings outlook compared to past periods.
Market HealthAuto Trader's share price has underperformed compared to its classified peers, and there is little catalyst to revive shares, given the deteriorating market health.
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AUTO FAQ
What was Auto Trader Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Auto Trader Group PLC lowest share price was 418.60 p and its highest was 844.40 p in the past 12 months.
What is Auto Trader Group PLC’s market cap?
Auto Trader Group PLC’s market cap is £3.77B.
When is Auto Trader Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Auto Trader Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 150 days.
How were Auto Trader Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Auto Trader Group PLC released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported 0.169 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.169 p.
Is Auto Trader Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Auto Trader Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Auto Trader Group PLC pay dividends?
Auto Trader Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 7.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.81%. See more information on Auto Trader Group PLC dividends here
What is Auto Trader Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Auto Trader Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does Auto Trader Group PLC have?
Auto Trader Group PLC has 805,461,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Auto Trader Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Auto Trader Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.169 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.805%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Auto Trader Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:AUTO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Auto Trader Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£558.00 (18.25% Upside)
£558.00 (18.25% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £294.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
60.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Auto Trader Group PLC
Operating as a premier digital automotive marketplace, Auto Trader Group plc serves the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company facilitates vehicle listings for private individuals on its online platforms and extends insurance and loan financing solutions to consumers. Furthermore, it provides display advertising opportunities on its websites for vehicle manufacturers and their associated agencies. Auto Trader's offerings reach a broad spectrum of clients, including car retailers, independent traders, and logistics businesses. The firm, established in 1977, maintains its headquarters in Manchester, UK.
AUTO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
558.00 p
▲(18.25% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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