Penske Automotive (PAG)
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PAG Stock Chart & Stats
$161.32
<$0.01(<0.01%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$161.32
<$0.01(<0.01%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$140.12 - $189.51
Previous CloseN/A
Volume33.80K
Average Volume (3M)286.81K
Market Cap
$11.52B
Enterprise Value$20.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$83.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.33B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
3.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.14%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.40
Shares Outstanding65,749,250
10 Day Avg. Volume308,111
30 Day Avg. Volume286,809
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.51
Price to Book (P/B)1.88
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio14.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.12
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$184.33Price Target Upside14.27% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)13.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$32.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftersales (Service & Parts) StrengthA record quarter in service and parts shows growing recurring, higher-margin revenue tied to the installed vehicle base. Sustained aftermarket growth is less cyclical than new-vehicle sales, supporting durable gross margins, steady cash generation and margin stability over multiple cycles.
Diversified Scale & International GrowthMeaningful international revenue growth and scale across regions plus improving PTS equity income diversify earnings sources. Geographic and business-segment diversification reduces single-market cyclicality and supports more stable revenue and profit streams over the medium term.
Disciplined Capital Allocation & LiquidityThe company maintains sizable liquidity and a measured leverage profile while continuing dividends and buybacks. This capital discipline balances shareholder returns with acquisition funding and operational needs, preserving flexibility to invest or withstand demand shocks over time.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionA pronounced decline in net and operating margins versus prior years signals deteriorating profitability power. Persistently lower margins reduce free cash flow and return on capital, limiting reinvestment capacity and making earnings more sensitive to cost or mix shocks over the medium term.
Elevated LeverageDealer economics often use leverage, but rising absolute debt and a D/E near historical highs reduce financial flexibility. Higher leverage increases interest sensitivity and heightens risk if vehicle demand softens or rates climb, constraining strategic options and margin resilience.
Weakening Cash GenerationMaterial declines in operating and free cash flow and lower cash conversion versus prior years weaken the firm’s ability to self-fund acquisitions, capex and dividends. Reduced cash coverage of earnings tightens balance sheet cushions and elevates reliance on external financing.
Penske Automotive Group News
PAG FAQ
What was Penske Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Penske Automotive lowest stock price was $140.12 and its highest was $189.51 in the past 12 months.
What is Penske Automotive’s market cap?
Penske Automotive’s market cap is $11.52B.
When is Penske Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Penske Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Penske Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Penske Automotive released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $3.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.885 by $0.165.
Is Penske Automotive overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Penske Automotive’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Penske Automotive pay dividends?
Penske Automotive pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.42 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.14%. See more information on Penske Automotive dividends here
What is Penske Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Penske Automotive’s EPS estimate is 3.48.
How many shares outstanding does Penske Automotive have?
Penske Automotive has 65,749,250 shares outstanding.
What happened to Penske Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Penske Automotive reported an EPS of $3.05 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.885. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.258%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Penske Automotive?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PAG
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Penske Automotive Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$184.33 (14.27% Upside)
$184.33 (14.27% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PAG Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 6.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $959.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) is a comprehensive transportation services enterprise, primarily involved in running automotive and commercial truck dealerships. Its business activities are organized into four main segments: Retail Automotive, Retail Commercial Truck, Other, and Non-Automotive Investments. The company operates a network of automotive dealerships under franchise agreements with various vehicle manufacturers, facilitating the sale of new and pre-owned automobiles. These dealerships also provide essential related services, including vehicle and collision repair, assisting with finance and lease agreements, offering third-party insurance products, and selling various aftermarket items, alongside wholesale parts distribution. In the commercial truck sector, Penske manages dealerships that offer new heavy and medium-duty trucks, notably Freightliner and Western Star brands, as well as a selection of used trucks, complemented by maintenance and repair services. Expanding its global reach, the company imports and distributes Western Star heavy-duty trucks, MAN heavy and medium-duty trucks and buses, and Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles, along with their associated parts, across Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific. Additionally, Penske acts as a distributor for diesel and gas engines and various power systems. Globally, Penske Automotive Group oversees 320 retail automotive franchises, comprising 146 in the United States and 174 internationally. It also operates 23 CarShop used vehicle centers in both the U.S. and the U.K., and 37 commercial truck dealerships situated in Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Georgia, Utah, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Oregon, and Canada. The company was established in 1990 and maintains its headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
PAG Company Deck
PAG Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call outlines a generally constructive operational picture with meaningful strengths: solid revenue (~$7.9B), positive adjusted profitability, record service & parts performance, international revenue growth (+6%), PTS equity income growth (+24%), strategic dealership acquisitions expected to add significant annualized revenue, continued capital returns and a healthy balance sheet (leverage ~1.8x, liquidity $1.2B). Offsetting these positives are notable near-term headwinds: same-store new unit declines (-5%), a large drop in BEV sales (-61%), commercial truck order weakness that compressed truck volumes (Premier Truck new sales -26%), lower gain on sale from PTS (down $26M), and margin pressure (gross profit -1.7% with SG&A rising to 74.3% of gross profit). Management’s commentary emphasizes diversification, fleet and portfolio optimization, and expectation of recovery in truck orders in H2 2026. On balance, the highlights — recurring service growth, international momentum, PTS operational improvement, disciplined capital allocation and strong liquidity — outweigh the current lowlights, which are driven largely by short-term market, regulatory and timing factors.View all PAG earnings summariesPAG Revenue Breakdown
85.38% Retail Automotive
12.48% Retail Commercial Truck
2.15% Other
PAG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$184.33
▲(14.27% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
52.87% Insiders
6.90% Mutual Funds
5.70% Other Institutional Investors
25.84% Public Companies and
Individual Investors