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Auto Trader Business Overview & Revenue Model
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Auto Trader Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 616.30M | 601.10M | 570.90M | 432.70M | 262.80M | 368.90M |
| Gross Profit | 463.40M | 601.10M | 450.30M | 425.50M | 256.50M | 362.40M |
| EBITDA | 407.50M | 397.90M | 366.90M | 309.90M | 167.00M | 264.70M |
| Net Income | 293.90M | 282.60M | 256.90M | 244.70M | 127.80M | 205.10M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 697.80M | 639.60M | 658.00M | 542.90M | 534.50M | 508.90M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 20.20M | 15.30M | 18.70M | 51.30M | 45.70M | 37.60M |
| Total Debt | 59.10M | 3.50M | 34.60M | 9.50M | 35.10M | 319.60M |
| Total Liabilities | 133.80M | 70.20M | 105.70M | 70.40M | 75.80M | 367.30M |
| Stockholders Equity | 564.00M | 569.40M | 552.30M | 472.50M | 458.70M | 141.60M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 308.70M | 300.60M | 283.70M | 275.40M | 120.30M | 187.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 323.70M | 304.60M | 287.50M | 278.20M | 121.70M | 189.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -14.70M | 1.60M | 1.80M | -2.80M | -11.40M | -26.80M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -303.90M | -309.60M | -283.80M | -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | £3.37B | 18.49 | 264.68% | 1.65% | 8.63% | 5.20% | |
70 Outperform | £3.98B | 11.42 | 51.86% | 1.81% | 3.95% | 7.68% | |
68 Neutral | £850.31M | 15.59 | 13.93% | 1.69% | 9.56% | 29.82% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% |
Auto Trader Corporate Events
Autotrader Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 525,344 ordinary shares on 19 March 2026 through Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit at an average price of 481.2437 pence for cancellation. Following this latest tranche, the company now has 827,502,432 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,429,847 are held in treasury, leaving 823,072,585 voting rights outstanding for investors’ disclosure calculations under U.K. transparency rules.
The transaction further reduces Autotrader’s free-float and signals ongoing capital returns to shareholders, which may support earnings per share over time and underscores management’s confidence in the group’s valuation. The detailed execution across the London Stock Exchange throughout the trading day reflects adherence to Market Abuse Regulation requirements, offering investors transparency on pricing and volumes within the ongoing buyback programme.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £541.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 510,000 ordinary shares on 18 March 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch for cancellation at an average price of 486.8305 pence, within a trading range of 480.40 pence to 492.80 pence. Following this transaction, the company now has 828,027,776 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,429,847 shares in treasury, and reports 823,597,929 voting rights, information that will guide investors’ regulatory disclosure calculations under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £535.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 515,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 17 March 2026, at an average price of 485.9932 pence per share, as part of its ongoing buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 828,537,776 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,429,981 shares in treasury and reports 824,107,795 voting rights, a change that affects shareholders’ disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules and underscores management’s continued use of buybacks as a capital-allocation tool.
The detailed schedule of trades, conducted throughout the trading day on the London Stock Exchange within a narrow price band between 482.30 pence and 490.00 pence, illustrates disciplined execution aligned with market abuse regulations. The reduction of free-float shares via cancellations may enhance earnings per share over time and signals confidence in the company’s valuation, with implications for institutional investors monitoring their reportable positions.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £544.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has executed a further tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 510,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 16 March 2026 at an average price of about 487.47 pence per share via Deutsche Bank’s London branch. Following this transaction, the company has 829,052,776 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,439,715 are held in treasury, leaving 824,613,061 voting rights outstanding, a change that may affect shareholder percentage holdings and related disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £544.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 769,278 of its own ordinary shares on 12 March 2026 for cancellation at an average price of about 489 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company reports 829,562,776 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,439,715 are held in treasury, leaving 825,123,061 voting rights outstanding, a change relevant for investors monitoring ownership disclosures under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £538.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 765,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 486.6189 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 830,332,054 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,439,715 shares in treasury, and reports 825,892,339 voting rights, a change that marginally enhances earnings per share and adjusts shareholder voting denominators under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £544.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 785,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 10 March 2026, at an average price of 489.2409 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank’s London branch. Following this transaction, the company has 831,097,054 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,439,715 are held in treasury, leaving 826,657,339 voting rights outstanding, a change that investors may use in calculating disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £544.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 760,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 9 March 2026, at an average price of 483.5960 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 831,882,054 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,446,026 shares in treasury and reports 827,436,028 voting rights outstanding, a change that will affect shareholder disclosure thresholds and signals continued capital-return efforts to investors.
The adjustment in the number of voting rights provides an updated denominator for investors assessing notifiable shareholdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. This move underlines Autotrader’s strategy of using surplus capital to shrink its equity base, which can enhance earnings per share and support its market valuation, while modestly increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £544.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group has repurchased 531,493 of its own ordinary shares on 5 March 2026, at an average price of 473.8512 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme and will cancel these shares. Following this transaction, the company has 832,642,054 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,446,026 in treasury and confirms total voting rights of 828,196,028, a figure relevant for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £519.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 535,000 of its ordinary shares on 4 March 2026 for cancellation, at an average price of 469.1816 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 833,173,547 ordinary shares in issue, 4,446,026 held in treasury and 828,727,521 voting rights outstanding, marginally enhancing remaining shareholders’ proportional ownership and potentially supporting earnings per share and capital returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £533.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 520,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 3 March 2026, at an average price of 475.4625 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank’s London branch. Following the transaction, the company reports 833,708,547 ordinary shares in issue, 4,446,096 held in treasury and 829,262,451 voting rights, a reduction that marginally enhances earnings per share and adjusts the free float for existing investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £533.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 515,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 2 March 2026 at an average price of 485.2391 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit. Following this transaction, the company reports 834,228,547 ordinary shares in issue, 4,455,088 shares held in treasury and 829,773,459 voting rights, information that will guide shareholders’ regulatory disclosure calculations under FCA rules.
The buyback reduces the free float and may enhance earnings per share over time by lowering the overall share count, signalling continued capital returns to investors. The updated voting rights figure also provides a new denominator for institutional and other shareholders in monitoring and reporting changes to their stakes in Autotrader under U.K. transparency requirements.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £542.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group has disclosed its latest share capital and voting rights position in line with U.K. market transparency rules. The company reports 834,743,547 ordinary shares in issue at a nominal value of £0.01 each, of which 4,455,088 are held in treasury and therefore do not carry voting rights.
As a result, the total number of voting rights currently stands at 830,288,459, establishing the denominator shareholders must use when calculating whether they need to report holdings or changes in holdings. This update helps investors and regulators track significant positions in Auto Trader’s equity and supports ongoing compliance with the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £542.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has repurchased 750,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 27 February 2026 at an average price of 489.0960 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 834,743,547 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,455,088 are held in treasury, leaving 830,288,459 voting rights outstanding, a change that investors must factor into regulatory disclosure thresholds and ownership calculations under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £534.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 384,671 of its ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 477.5763 pence per share, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 835,493,547 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,455,088 in treasury, and reports 831,038,459 voting rights outstanding, information relevant for investors monitoring ownership thresholds and regulatory disclosure obligations under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £521.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 625,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 25 February 2026 at an average price of 474.6258 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit. Following this transaction, the company now has 835,878,218 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,455,088 shares in treasury and reports 831,423,130 voting rights, a reduction that can enhance earnings per share and marginally increase existing shareholders’ ownership stakes.
The updated share count and voting rights figure provide a new reference point for investors monitoring disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules. The move underscores management’s continued use of capital return via buybacks, signalling confidence in the business and potentially supporting the company’s valuation in a competitive online automotive marketplace.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £529.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has executed a share buyback transaction, purchasing 640,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 472.4262 pence per share, with prices ranging between 466.50p and 478.00p. Following this move, the company now has 836,503,218 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,455,088 shares in treasury, and reports 832,048,130 voting rights outstanding, information that will guide investors’ disclosure calculations under U.K. transparency rules.
The latest repurchase, conducted via Deutsche Bank AG’s Deutsche Numis unit as part of an ongoing buyback programme, marginally reduces Autotrader’s free float and is likely aimed at enhancing capital efficiency and supporting earnings per share over time. The detailed trade schedule disclosed under the Market Abuse Regulation also underscores the company’s adherence to regulatory requirements and provides investors with granular insight into execution prices and market activity during the buyback.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £529.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has executed a share buyback transaction, repurchasing 625,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 23 February 2026 at an average price of 476.4823 pence, with prices ranging between 471.10 pence and 485.00 pence. Following this move, the company reports 837,143,218 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,459,624 are held in treasury, leaving 832,683,594 voting rights in circulation to be used by investors for regulatory disclosure calculations.
The transaction, carried out through Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis arm on the London Stock Exchange, forms part of Autotrader’s ongoing buyback programme aimed at actively managing its capital structure. By reducing the free float and consolidating its share base, the company potentially enhances earnings per share and signals confidence in its financial position, while also updating shareholders on the new denominator for FCA transparency and notification thresholds.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £529.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 537,076 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation at an average price of 473.1003 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch. Following this transaction, Autotrader has 837,768,218 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,459,624 shares in treasury and reports 833,308,594 voting rights for investors’ regulatory disclosure calculations.
The reduction in free‑float shares and updated voting rights figure will influence how shareholders assess their percentage holdings under FCA transparency rules. The buyback underscores Autotrader’s continued use of capital-management tools to return value and potentially enhance earnings per share, with implications for existing investors’ relative ownership stakes and market liquidity in the stock.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £519.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 540,000 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 at an average price of 465.8497 pence per share through Deutsche Numis, with the shares designated for cancellation. Following this latest transaction, Autotrader now has 838,305,294 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,459,624 shares in treasury and reports 833,845,670 voting rights, a change that slightly concentrates existing shareholders’ stakes and may influence disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules.
The adjustment to Autotrader’s share capital structure reflects an ongoing capital-return strategy that can enhance earnings per share and signal management’s confidence in the business. For investors and market participants, the updated voting rights figure becomes the new reference point for monitoring significant holdings and regulatory reporting obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure regime.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £505.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 540,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 17 February 2026 at an average price of 460.2112 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 838,845,294 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,459,624 shares in treasury and reports 834,385,670 voting rights, clarifying the denominator shareholders should use for regulatory disclosure calculations under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £505.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 530,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 16 February 2026, at an average price of 463.84 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 839,385,294 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,471,930 shares in treasury, and reports 834,913,364 voting rights, information shareholders can use to assess disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £505.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has executed a share buyback transaction, repurchasing 823,812 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 12 February 2026 at an average price of 462.9910 pence, with prices ranging between 454.70 pence and 474.80 pence. Following this move, the company now has 839,915,294 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,471,930 shares in treasury, and reports 835,443,364 voting rights, a change that slightly reduces its free float and can enhance earnings per share while affecting shareholders’ disclosure thresholds under FCA transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £527.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has confirmed the outcome of its statutory audit tender, announcing that KPMG LLP will be reappointed as its external auditor for the financial year ending 31 March 2027, subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 AGM. The decision follows a competitive tender process led by the Audit Committee, undertaken in line with UK requirements to tender the audit every 10 years and rotate auditors every 20 years.
By opting to retain KPMG, which has served as Autotrader’s statutory auditor since the 2017 financial year, the company signals a preference for continuity in its financial oversight and reporting. The move should provide stability for investors and other stakeholders, while underscoring Autotrader’s adherence to evolving UK corporate governance and audit regulation as it continues to expand its data-driven automotive marketplace and digital services.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £527.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 850,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 11 February 2026 at an average price of 473.5197 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company now has 840,739,106 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,471,930 shares in treasury and reports 836,267,176 voting rights outstanding, information that will guide shareholders in assessing disclosure thresholds under U.K. transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £527.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 700,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 10 February 2026 at an average price of 475.1455 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme. Following this transaction, the company now has 841,589,106 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,471,930 shares in treasury, and reports 837,117,176 voting rights for shareholders’ regulatory disclosure purposes.
The buyback, executed via Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit on the London Stock Exchange, marginally reduces Autotrader’s free float while potentially enhancing earnings per share over time. The updated voting rights figure provides a new baseline for investors assessing notifiable holdings under the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure and transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £522.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 800,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 9 February 2026 at an average price of 479.358 pence, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company reports 842,289,106 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,519,297 are held in treasury, leaving 837,769,809 voting rights in circulation, a change that may affect shareholders’ disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.
The buyback reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share, signalling continued capital return to shareholders and potentially underlining management’s confidence in the company’s valuation. The detailed transaction schedule, executed throughout the trading day on the London Stock Exchange, underscores Autotrader’s adherence to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and provides investors with granular visibility into the pricing and timing of the repurchases.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £534.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has executed another tranche of its share buyback programme, repurchasing 461,692 ordinary shares for cancellation on 4 February 2026 at an average price of 501.8039 pence per share through Deutsche Numis. Following this transaction, the company has 843,089,106 ordinary shares in issue, with 4,519,897 held in treasury, leaving 838,569,209 voting rights in circulation, a reduction that marginally enhances earnings per share and equity concentration for remaining shareholders while signalling continued capital-return discipline to the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £585.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has repurchased 460,000 of its own ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch, at an average price of 516.7163 pence, for cancellation. Following this transaction, the company has 843,550,798 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,519,897 shares in treasury, and reports 839,030,901 voting rights outstanding, information that will be used by investors to assess their disclosure obligations and reflects ongoing capital management through its established share buyback programme.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £585.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc disclosed that its Chief Financial Officer, Jamie (James) Warner, exercised options under the company’s Save As You Earn (SAYE) scheme and retained 1,341 ordinary shares in the business. The transaction, conducted outside a trading venue on 2 February 2026, is a routine management dealing and has been reported in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation, signalling continued executive equity participation but with no indication of a broader change to the company’s capital structure or strategic direction.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £592.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 430,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 2 February 2026 at an average price of 536.3512 pence per share, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch. Following this transaction, the company now has 844,010,798 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,519,897 shares in treasury, and reports 839,490,901 voting rights in total, information that will be used by shareholders in assessing disclosure obligations under UK transparency rules and signals continued capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Hold with a £820.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has disclosed that as of the close of business on 30 January 2026 it had 844,440,798 ordinary shares of £0.01 each in issue, of which 4,768,575 are held in treasury. This leaves a total of 839,672,223 voting rights currently in the company, a figure shareholders are expected to use as the reference denominator when assessing and reporting changes in their ownership stakes under UK Financial Conduct Authority disclosure and transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £592.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 421,532 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 28 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch at an average price of 555.3228 pence, with prices ranging between 552.00 pence and 558.00 pence. Following this transaction, the company reports 844,440,798 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,768,575 are held in treasury, leaving 839,672,223 voting shares outstanding, a change that investors may use as the new reference point for calculating disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules and which underscores the company’s ongoing capital management through its share buyback programme.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £604.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 420,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 27 January 2026 at an average price of 554.0976 pence per share, with prices ranging between 549.60 pence and 557.20 pence. Following this latest transaction, the company now has 844,862,330 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,768,575 shares in treasury, and reports 840,093,755 voting rights in total, information that will be used by investors to assess disclosure thresholds and reflects an ongoing capital management strategy aimed at reducing the share count and potentially enhancing shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £604.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 420,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 26 January 2026, at an average price of 555.2185p per share, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme executed through Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch. Following this transaction, the company now has 845,282,330 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,768,575 shares in treasury, and reports 840,513,755 voting rights outstanding, a change that will be relevant for investors tracking their disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 419,318 of its own ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch for cancellation at an average price of 558.1795 pence, with prices ranging between 554.40 pence and 564.80 pence. Following this latest tranche, the company now has 845,702,330 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,768,575 shares in treasury, and reports 840,933,755 voting rights outstanding, a change that affects the denominator used by investors for calculating disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules and underscores Autotrader’s ongoing focus on capital return and balance sheet optimisation.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group has repurchased 420,000 of its own ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 through Deutsche Bank’s London branch for cancellation at an average price of 562.7318 pence, with prices ranging between 559.00p and 567.00p per share. Following this latest tranche of its ongoing buyback programme, the company now has 846,121,648 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,768,575 shares in treasury, and reports 841,353,073 voting rights, a change that affects shareholder calculations under UK disclosure and transparency rules and signals continued capital return to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 400,000 of its own ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch for cancellation at an average price of 573.994 pence, within a trading range of 570.00p to 582.00p. Following this latest tranche, the company has 846,541,648 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,768,575 are held in treasury, leaving 841,773,073 voting shares outstanding, a change that affects ownership percentages and regulatory disclosure thresholds for investors under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback programme, purchasing 494,843 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 16 January 2026 at an average price of 581.0040 pence per share, with trades executed via Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit. Following this latest transaction, the company now has 846,941,648 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,768,575 are held in treasury, leaving 842,173,073 voting rights in circulation, a change that investors will use as the new reference point for calculating disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules and that incrementally enhances earnings per share and capital returns for remaining shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has repurchased 450,000 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 15 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch at an average price of 579.6128 pence, with prices ranging between 574.20 pence and 583.60 pence. Following this latest tranche of its ongoing buyback programme, Auto Trader now has 847,436,491 ordinary shares in issue, 4,768,575 shares held in treasury and 842,667,916 voting rights outstanding, a reduction in free float that marginally enhances earnings per share and may signal continued confidence in the company’s valuation to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 500,000 of its own ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 through Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch for cancellation at an average price of 575.3619 pence, within a range of 571.60p to 579.80p. Following this transaction, the company reports 847,886,491 ordinary shares in issue, with 4,768,575 shares held in treasury, resulting in 843,117,916 voting rights, a change that shareholders will use as the new denominator for regulatory disclosure calculations under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Autotrader Group plc has changed its legal entity name from Auto Trader Group plc to Autotrader Group plc and relocated its registered office within Manchester from Tony Wilson Place to No.3 Circle Square, aligning its corporate identity with a wider brand update across all platforms and marketing channels. The operational impact is limited: existing shareholders’ rights and share certificates remain unchanged, the company’s LEI, ISIN, SEDOL and ticker symbol are unaffected, and the new name will take effect on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market once the formal certificate from Companies House is received, while corresponding name changes are also being implemented across key subsidiaries, signalling a cohesive brand refresh rather than a shift in strategy or capital structure for investors and partners.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 500,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 13 January 2026 at an average price of 578.2651 pence, with prices ranging between 574.40 pence and 583.80 pence. Following this transaction, the company has 848,386,491 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,768,575 are held in treasury, leaving 843,617,916 voting rights in circulation, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and signals ongoing capital returns to shareholders while affecting how investors calculate their notifiable holdings under UK disclosure rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Sell with a £630.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 638,611 of its own ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis arm at an average price of 586.9843 pence, for cancellation. Following this transaction, Auto Trader now has 848,886,491 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,769,758 shares in treasury, and reports 844,116,733 voting rights outstanding, a change that marginally enhances earnings per share and adjusts ownership thresholds used by investors to monitor and disclose their holdings under UK transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Hold with a £650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 61,240 of its own ordinary shares for cancellation on 9 January 2026 at an average price of 586.8834 pence, with prices ranging between 583.60p and 590.00p. Following this transaction, the company has 849,525,102 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,775,973 are held in treasury, leaving 844,749,129 voting rights outstanding, a change that slightly enhances remaining shareholders’ proportional ownership and will be used as the new denominator for regulatory disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Hold with a £650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 550,000 of its own ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch at an average price of 572.0701 pence, with prices ranging between 569.00 pence and 574.00 pence per share. Following this latest transaction, the company reports 490,586,342 ordinary shares in issue, 4,776,532 shares held in treasury and a total of 844,809,810 voting rights, a move that further optimises its capital structure and may enhance earnings per share while slightly increasing existing shareholders’ proportional ownership and influence under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Hold with a £650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has repurchased 800,000 of its ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank’s London branch, at an average price of 570.4931 pence per share, for cancellation. Following this transaction, the company now has 850,136,342 ordinary shares in issue, holds 4,776,532 shares in treasury, and reports 845,359,810 voting rights in total, a change that may affect shareholders’ notification thresholds under UK disclosure and transparency rules and reflects ongoing capital management through its share buyback programme.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Hold with a £650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 695,000 of its own ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 via Deutsche Numis at an average price of 575.8645 pence per share, for cancellation. Following this latest transaction, the company reports 850,936,342 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,776,532 are held in treasury, leaving 846,159,810 voting shares outstanding, a reduction that marginally enhances earnings per share and increases existing shareholders’ proportional ownership while providing an updated share capital and voting rights base for regulatory disclosure purposes.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Hold with a £650.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has repurchased 285,532 of its ordinary shares for cancellation on 5 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank’s Deutsche Numis unit, at an average price of 580.1999 pence per share, with prices ranging between 575.20 pence and 584.80 pence. Following this latest tranche of its ongoing buyback programme, the company now has 851,631,342 ordinary shares in issue, of which 4,776,532 are held in treasury, leaving 846,854,810 voting shares outstanding, a figure shareholders are directed to use when assessing disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules; the move modestly reduces share capital and may enhance earnings per share for remaining investors while signalling continued capital return discipline.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £669.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.
Auto Trader Group plc has disclosed its latest capital and voting rights structure, reporting 851,916,874 ordinary shares in issue as of 31 December 2025, of which 4,778,541 are held in treasury. This leaves a total of 847,138,333 voting rights, a figure that shareholders are instructed to use as the reference denominator when assessing and reporting any notifiable holdings or changes in their interests under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AUTO) stock is a Buy with a £669.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Auto Trader stock, see the GB:AUTO Stock Forecast page.