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Auto Trader Group PLC (GB:AUTO)
LSE:AUTO
AUTO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range666.00p - 899.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume64.10K
Average Volume (3M)3.14M
Market Cap
£6.76B
Enterprise Value7.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.7
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
May 04, 2025EPS EstimateN/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 02, 2025Dividend Yield1.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding882,395,300
10 Day Avg. Volume3,523,859
30 Day Avg. Volume3,136,194
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.14
Alpha0.00689
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)11.54
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)22.60
P/FCF Ratio22.70
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
908.25pPrice Target Upside18.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
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Auto Trader News
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Auto Trader Executes Strategic Share Buyback
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Auto Trader Announces Share Buyback to Boost Shareholder Value
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Auto Trader Announces Share Buyback Program
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Auto Trader Enhances Shareholder Value with Strategic Share BuybackPremiumCompany Announcements
Auto Trader Announces Share Buyback and Cancellation
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Auto Trader Executes Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value
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Auto Trader CFO Increases ShareholdingPremiumCompany Announcements
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consumer EngagementThe platform continues to see strong levels of activity, with record consumer engagement and Auto Trader's lead over the next nearest marketplace competitor increasing significantly.
Financial PerformanceAuto Trader has reported a mixed set of H125 results with revenue in-line with company consensus, while group operating profit came in c.3% ahead, supported by a strong core Auto Trader margin.
Market DynamicsDespite challenges, used car demand increased, and there is evidence of stabilization in retail prices, indicating some positive market dynamics.
Bears Say
Market OutlookAuto Trader's recent results raised questions on the current market backdrop and more subdued outlook, indicating challenges are likely to persist.
Stock VisibilityThe outlook for speed of sale and stock recovery carries low visibility beyond FY25, affecting the company's prospects.
Valuation ConcernsAuto Trader's valuation premium is considered unwarranted and at risk of further de-rating, with a lack of earnings momentum ahead.
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Ownership Overview
0.40% Insiders
10.32% Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
76.67% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by Auto Trader
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
AUTO FAQ
What was Auto Trader Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Auto Trader Group PLC lowest share price was 666.00p and its highest was 899.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Auto Trader Group PLC’s market cap?
Auto Trader Group PLC’s market cap is £6.76B.
When is Auto Trader Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Auto Trader Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 04, 2025 which is in 71 days.
How were Auto Trader Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Auto Trader Group PLC released its earnings results on Nov 07, 2024. The company reported 0.156p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.151p by 0.005p.
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 Annually dividend of 3.5p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.29%. 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 for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Auto Trader Group PLC have?
Auto Trader Group PLC has 882,395,300 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 0.156p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.151p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.162%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Auto Trader Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:AUTO
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Auto Trader Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
908.25p (18.60% Upside)
908.25p (18.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:AUTO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Auto Trader Group PLC
Auto Trader Group PLC is a digital automotive marketplace based in the UK and Ireland, which provides trading channels for a range of vehicles such as cars, trucks, vans, bikes, and farm machinery, as well as relevant services such as car insurance, loans, valuations, and vehicle check services. The company generates revenue from three streams. It derives trade revenue from retailers and home traders advertising vehicles and using Auto Trader's products, which represent the majority of the group income. Consumer services revenue stems from private sellers placing advertisements and from the company's partners who provide services to consumers. Display advertising revenue is earned from manufacturers or their advertising agencies, which advertise their brand or services on the marketplace.
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AUTO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
908.25p
▲(18.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering AUTO
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
6/7 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+9.86%
reiterated a buy rating last month
Copying Andrew Ross's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 85.71% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +9.86% per trade.
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