The earnings call presents a balanced view with notable achievements in revenue and profit growth, strong market position, and successful product launches. However, challenges such as the digital services tax, declining used car prices, and losses in the Autorama segment offset some of the positive aspects.

Company Guidance

During the call, Auto Trader provided comprehensive guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2025, showcasing several key metrics. Group revenue increased by 5%, operating profit rose by 8%, and basic earnings per share (EPS) grew by 12%. The core Auto Trader business saw a 7% rise in revenue, with retailer revenue also growing by 7%. The average revenue per retailer (ARPR) increased by 5% or £133 year-on-year, primarily driven by a successful product and pricing event in April 2024. The number of retailer forecourts grew by 2% to 14,013, and the average number of cross-platform visits increased by 5% to 81.6 million per month. Consumer engagement reached record levels, with Auto Trader leading its nearest marketplace competitor by over 10 times in consumer minutes spent. The company also highlighted strong progress with its Co-Driver AI product suite, which has been monetized and seen immediate engagement. Auto Trader's strategic focus on digital retailing has led to an 80% increase in Deal Builder customer numbers and a tripling of consumer-generated deals to nearly 50,000. The guidance emphasized the continued strength of the car market and Auto Trader's robust market position, supported by a diversified product pipeline, including advertising products, AT Connect, data products, digital retailing, and Co-Driver AI.

Revenue and Profit Growth

Group revenue grew 5%, operating profit increased 8%, and basic EPS grew 12% in the fiscal year ending March 2025.

Strong Market Position

Auto Trader maintained a strong market position with record levels of buyer and retailer engagement, a 5% increase in cross-platform visits, and maintaining a lead of over 10x against the nearest marketplace competitor.

Successful Product Launches

Successful implementation of the Co-Driver AI product suite and increased engagement with Deal Builder, which saw customer numbers grow by over 80%.

Cash Returns to Shareholders

£275.7 million returned to shareholders through share buybacks and dividends, with total dividends up 10% from the previous year.

Employee Satisfaction

91% of employees are proud to work at Auto Trader, and the company has a Glassdoor rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Auto Trader (GB:AUTO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GB:AUTO Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 06, 2025	2026 (Q2)	0.17 / -	0.156	―	―	―
May 29, 2025	2025 (Q4)	0.16 / 0.16	0.154	4.55% (<+0.01)	―	―
Nov 07, 2024	2025 (Q2)	0.15 / 0.16	0.14	11.43% (+0.02)	―	―
May 30, 2024	2024 (Q4)	0.15 / 0.15	0.15	2.67% (<+0.01)	―	―
Nov 09, 2023	2024 (Q2)	0.14 / 0.14	0.122	14.75% (+0.02)	―	―
Jun 01, 2023	2023 (Q4)	0.14 / 0.15	0.131	14.50% (+0.02)	―	―
Nov 10, 2022	2023 (Q2)	0.14 / 0.12	0.126	-3.17% (>-0.01)	―	―
May 26, 2022	2022 (Q4)	0.12 / 0.13	0.077	70.13% (+0.05)	―	―
Nov 11, 2021	2022 (Q2)	- / 0.13	0.056	125.00% (+0.07)	―	―
Jun 10, 2021	2021 (Q4)	- / 0.08	0.111	-30.63% (-0.03)	―	―

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GB:AUTO Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 29, 2025	892.18p	791.66p	-11.27%
Nov 07, 2024	832.38p	772.77p	-7.16%
May 30, 2024	715.60p	808.06p	+12.92%
Nov 09, 2023	619.50p	671.95p	+8.47%

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FAQ

When does Auto Trader Group PLC (GB:AUTO) report earnings?

Auto Trader Group PLC (GB:AUTO) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 06, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

What is Auto Trader Group PLC (GB:AUTO) earnings time?

Auto Trader Group PLC (GB:AUTO) earnings time is at Nov 06, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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What is GB:AUTO EPS forecast?

GB:AUTO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.17.

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