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Auto Trader
(LSE:AUTO)
Auto Trader (AUTO) vs. S&P 500 (SPY)
Auto Trader Business Overview & Revenue Model
Auto Trader Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | ||||
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | Total Revenue | |||
| 570.90M | 500.20M | 432.70M | 262.80M | 368.90M | Gross Profit |
| 450.30M | 347.10M | 425.50M | 256.50M | 362.40M | EBIT |
| 348.70M | 274.40M | 300.70M | 159.60M | 255.60M | EBITDA |
| 366.90M | 308.50M | 307.90M | 165.10M | 262.20M | Net Income Common Stockholders |
| 256.90M | 233.90M | 244.70M | 127.80M | 205.10M |
| Balance Sheet | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | |||
| 18.70M | 16.60M | 51.30M | 45.70M | 37.60M | Total Assets |
| 658.00M | 662.70M | 542.90M | 534.50M | 508.90M | Total Debt |
| 34.60M | 68.70M | 9.50M | 35.10M | 319.60M | Net Debt |
| 15.90M | 52.10M | -41.80M | -10.60M | 282.00M | Total Liabilities |
| 105.70M | 135.40M | 70.40M | 75.80M | 367.30M | Stockholders Equity |
| 552.30M | 527.30M | 472.50M | 458.70M | 141.60M |
| Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | |||
| 283.70M | 263.40M | 275.40M | 120.30M | 187.80M | Operating Cash Flow |
| 287.50M | 266.80M | 278.20M | 121.70M | 189.30M | Investing Cash Flow |
| 1.80M | -129.60M | -2.80M | -11.40M | -26.80M | Financing Cash Flow |
| -283.80M | -171.90M | -269.80M | -102.20M | -130.80M |
Auto Trader Technical Analysis
Auto Trader Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | £2.79B | 11.38 | 17.51% | 5.00% | 6.84% | 10.11% | |
75 Outperform | £6.67B | 24.44 | 50.14% | 1.31% | 11.68% | 21.35% | |
73 Outperform | £165.53M | 8.96 | 5.36% | 4.66% | 7.94% | -25.81% | |
59 Neutral | $29.20B | 0.14 | -12.92% | 4.06% | 2.18% | -51.74% | |
44 Neutral | £105.40M | ― | -10.58% | ― | -17.31% | 47.33% |
Auto Trader Earnings Call Summary
Auto Trader Corporate Events
Auto Trader Group plc announced that Amanda James, an Independent Non-Executive Director, has been appointed to the Board of Rightmove plc as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 9th May 2025. This appointment reflects Auto Trader’s commitment to leadership and influence within the industry, potentially strengthening its strategic positioning and stakeholder relationships.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the total number of ordinary shares in issue as of February 28, 2025, was 885,627,464, with 4,631,462 shares held in treasury. This results in a total of 880,996,002 voting rights available for shareholders, which is crucial for determining shareholder interests and compliance with the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Auto Trader Group plc has announced the repurchase of 207,553 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 775.4498p per share. This transaction is part of the company’s ongoing buyback program, which aims to reduce the number of shares in circulation, potentially enhancing shareholder value and strengthening its market position. Following this transaction, the total number of voting rights in the company is 880,996,002, which may impact shareholder calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Auto Trader Group plc has announced a buyback of 350,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 774.766 pence per share. This move reduces the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and signaling confidence in the company’s financial health. The transaction impacts the total number of voting rights, which now stands at 881,203,555, affecting shareholder calculations under FCA’s rules.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 300,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 789.2615p per share. This transaction is part of the company’s buyback program, which aims to reduce the number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and improving shareholder returns. Following this transaction, the total number of voting rights in the company is 881,553,555, which may impact shareholders’ interest notifications under FCA’s rules.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 300,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 786.3533 pence per share. This transaction, conducted through Deutsche Numis, is part of the company’s buyback program and affects the total number of voting rights, which now stands at 881,853,555. The buyback is likely aimed at enhancing shareholder value and reflects the company’s strategic financial management.
Auto Trader Group plc has announced a buyback of 250,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 780.8009p per share. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue, potentially impacting shareholder voting rights and reflecting the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure effectively.
Auto Trader Group plc has conducted a share buyback, acquiring 220,369 ordinary shares at an average price of 768.1568p per share. This transaction is part of a strategic buyback program and reduces the total number of shares in circulation, potentially enhancing shareholder value and signaling confidence in the company’s financial position.
Auto Trader Group plc announced a buyback of 212,000 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 783.1476p per share, reducing the total number of shares in circulation and potentially increasing the value of remaining shares. This move may positively impact shareholder value and reflects the company’s confidence in its financial health and future prospects, potentially strengthening its position in the market.
Auto Trader Group plc has announced the repurchase of 210,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation, at an average price of 784.2581p per share. This move is part of a buyback program that impacts the total number of voting rights, potentially affecting shareholder interests and the company’s stock market positioning.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 321,339 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 782.5208p per share, as part of its ongoing buyback program. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue, potentially increasing shareholder value and solidifying Auto Trader’s market position by optimizing its capital structure.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the purchase and cancellation of 360,000 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 779.1582p per share. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in circulation and modifies the voting rights, potentially impacting shareholder calculations and interests as per FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Auto Trader Group plc announced a buyback of 376,750 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 781.4340p per share for cancellation. This transaction is part of the company’s strategy to manage capital structure and return value to shareholders, impacting the total number of voting rights and reflecting a commitment to shareholder interests.
Auto Trader Group plc announced that Jamie Warner, the Chief Financial Officer, has exercised his SAYE options and retained 1,009 ordinary shares in the company. This transaction increases Warner’s total holdings to 103,171 shares, representing approximately 0.012% of the company’s issued shares. The announcement complies with the EU Market Abuse Regulation and highlights the company’s commitment to regulatory transparency.
Auto Trader Group plc, a company engaged in the automotive trading industry, announced the repurchase of 350,000 of its ordinary shares on February 10, 2025, for cancellation. This transaction, executed through Deutsche Numis, was part of a buyback program with an average share price of 781.8379p. Following this buyback, the company has a total of 884,064,686 voting rights in issue. This move could potentially affect shareholders by altering the number of shares available and the overall voting rights, impacting their stake and influence in company decisions.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 348,892 of its ordinary shares through Deutsche Numis at an average price of 793.2136p per share. This transaction, part of the company’s buyback program, impacts the voting rights and share distribution, with a total of 884,414,686 voting rights now available for shareholders. The repurchase aims to optimize the company’s capital structure and can influence shareholder value.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 300,000 ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 795.6889 pence per share. This transaction is part of a buyback program aimed at optimizing the company’s capital structure, potentially enhancing shareholder value. Following this transaction, the company’s total voting rights have been adjusted, impacting shareholders’ calculations for interest notification under FCA rules.
Auto Trader Group plc has announced the repurchase of 350,000 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 787.5571p per share for cancellation. This transaction reflects part of the company’s buyback program, which is intended to optimize its capital structure. Following this transaction, Auto Trader has 889,734,367 ordinary shares in issue, with 4,671,339 shares held in treasury, which impacts the total voting rights available to shareholders.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 395,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation, aiming to optimize its capital structure and return value to shareholders. This transaction, executed through Deutsche Numis, reflects the company’s strategic move to enhance shareholder value and adjust its share capital, which may influence stakeholder interests and market positioning in the automotive sector.
Auto Trader Group plc has announced its total voting rights as of January 31, 2025, stating that there are 890,479,367 ordinary shares issued, with 4,749,678 held in treasury. This results in a total of 885,729,689 voting rights available to shareholders. This disclosure helps stakeholders comply with the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, ensuring they can accurately assess and notify any interest changes in the company.
Auto Trader Group plc, a prominent entity in the automotive market, has executed a share buyback initiative. The company repurchased 206,599 ordinary shares at an average price of 791.1055p per share for cancellation. This action reduces the number of shares in circulation, impacting the company’s capital structure and potentially influencing shareholder value. The buyback reflects Auto Trader’s strategy to enhance shareholder returns and optimize its financial standing.
Auto Trader Group plc has announced a share buyback, purchasing 250,000 ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 793.0055p per share. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in issue, potentially increasing shareholder value and indicating a strong financial position for the company.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the purchase of 300,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 785.1065p per share, as part of its buyback program. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in circulation, potentially enhancing shareholder value and consolidating the company’s market position by decreasing the number of voting rights to 886,186,288. This strategic move is likely to impact the company’s operations by optimizing its capital structure and may influence stakeholder perception positively.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the purchase and cancellation of 300,000 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 779.5767p per share. This transaction, part of a share buyback program executed through Deutsche Numis, adjusts the company’s total voting rights to 886,486,288. The buyback is expected to impact the company’s capital structure and may influence shareholder value and market perception.
Auto Trader Group plc has executed a buyback of 350,000 ordinary shares at an average price of 768.2907p per share, a move that reduces the number of shares in circulation and potentially increases shareholder value. This transaction is part of a structured buyback program and affects the total number of voting rights, indicating a strategic financial maneuver to optimize capital structure and return value to shareholders.
On January 23, 2025, Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 310,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 783.1354p per share. This buyback reduces the total shares in issue to 891,885,966 and voting rights to 887,136,288, potentially impacting shareholder voting dynamics and stock market perceptions.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the repurchase of 305,000 of its ordinary shares, which were bought for cancellation at an average price of 768.1353p per share. This transaction is part of the company’s ongoing buyback program and reflects its strategic focus on optimizing capital structure and returning value to shareholders. The cancellation of these shares reduces the total number of voting rights in the company, impacting shareholders’ calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Auto Trader Group plc has announced the repurchase of 275,000 ordinary shares, which will be cancelled, at an average price of 794.4596p per share. This share buyback program is part of the company’s strategy to manage its capital structure and could potentially enhance shareholder value, impacting the total number of voting rights available to shareholders.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the buyback of 280,000 ordinary shares on January 20, 2025, through Deutsche Numis, at an average price of 789.7307 pence per share. This transaction is part of a broader share buyback program aimed at optimizing the company’s capital structure, potentially enhancing shareholder value and adjusting the total number of voting rights to 888,026,288, as per the FCA’s regulations.
Auto Trader Group plc announced a buyback of 233,451 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 788.2065p per share, as part of its ongoing strategy to optimize its capital structure. This transaction reduces the total number of shares in circulation, potentially increasing the value of remaining shares and demonstrating the company’s confidence in its financial health and future growth prospects.
Auto Trader Group plc announced the purchase of 260,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation, executed through Deutsche Numis at an average price of 781.7983p per share. This transaction reduces the company’s outstanding shares, potentially enhancing shareholder value and reflecting strategic financial management, which may influence its market position and shareholder interests.
Auto Trader Group plc, a prominent player in the automotive industry, announced the repurchase of 270,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 774.3441 pence per share. This transaction is part of the company’s ongoing share buyback program, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders and potentially indicating confidence in its financial stability. Following the buyback, the total number of voting rights in the company stands at 888,799,739, which shareholders can use to determine their interest in the company under the FCA’s guidelines.
Auto Trader Group plc announced that as of December 31, 2024, the total number of ordinary shares in issue was 894,084,417, with 889,334,739 shares carrying voting rights after accounting for treasury shares. This disclosure complies with the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, affecting shareholders’ calculations for notifying interest changes in the company.