The earnings call reflects a positive sentiment overall, with strong financial growth, successful product launches, and record consumer engagement. However, challenges such as the impact of the digital services tax and used car pricing fluctuations were noted.

Company Guidance -

Q2 2026

During the call, Auto Trader provided guidance on several key metrics for their fiscal year 2025. The company reported a 5% increase in group revenue, while Auto Trader's core business revenue grew by 7%. Operating profit rose by 8%, with a slight contraction in Auto Trader's operating profit margin to 70% due to the digital services tax. Basic earnings per share (EPS) increased by 12%, and cash generated from operations was up 5%. Retailer revenue grew in line with expectations at 7%, with a 2% increase in retailer numbers and a 5% rise in average revenue per retailer (ARPR) to £2,854. The company noted that consumer engagement on their platform reached record levels, with Deal Builder customer numbers growing by 80% to 2,000 retailers and consumers generating almost 50,000 deals, tripling last year's figures. Looking ahead, Auto Trader expects retailer revenue growth for FY '26 to improve to 5% to 7%, despite challenges from accelerated speed of sale and changing stock dynamics. They are focusing on enhancing their product pipeline, including Co-Driver AI products and digital retailing, to drive future growth.

Record Consumer Engagement

Consumer engagement on the platform reached record levels, with cross-platform visits up 5% to 81.6 million per month, indicating strong consumer interest.

Financial Growth Metrics

Group revenue grew by 5%, operating profit increased by 8%, and basic EPS was up 12%, demonstrating strong financial performance.

Co-Driver AI Product Success

The launch of Co-Driver AI products saw strong engagement, with over 300,000 vehicle descriptions generated and 35 million consumer interactions.

Digital Retailing Expansion

Deal Builder customer numbers grew by 82% to 2,000 retailers, and consumer-generated deals tripled to almost 50,000.

Environmental and Cultural Achievements

Carbon emissions reduced by 6%, and strong cultural metrics with 91% of employees proud to work at Auto Trader and a Glassdoor rating of 4.6.

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	3.90% (<+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	900.00p	798.60p	-11.27%
Nov 07, 2024	839.68p	779.54p	-7.16%
May 30, 2024	721.87p	815.14p	+12.92%
Nov 09, 2023	624.93p	677.84p	+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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