Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company sells new and used cars and light trucks through its dealerships and digital platform; and service and insurance contracts. It also engages in the wholesale of used vehicles at third-party auctions; wholesale and retail of vehicle and replacement parts; and arrangement of related vehicle financing. In addition, the company offers automotive maintenance and collision repair services. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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Group 1 Automotive misses Q2 market estimates
Group 1 Automotive reported second-quarter financial results that fell short of market expectations. Non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $9.61, missing estimates by $0.99, while revenue of $5.4 billion represented a 5.3% decline year-over-year and missed forecasts by $240 million. Net income from continuing operations was $103.0 million, down from $139.8 million in the prior-year quarter, and adjusted net income from continuing operations was $114.9 million, compared to $149.6 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations was $8.62, versus $10.77 in the same period last year.
Lithia and Group 1 Best Positioned to Profit from Ford Recalls
Ford's recalls of nearly 950,000 vehicles are pressuring its margins, but dealer groups Lithia Motors and Group 1 Automotive are best positioned to convert recall service traffic into profit. Ford is recalling 565,691 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles for engine-compartment wiring and 387,911 Explorer and Aviator vehicles for a seat defect. Lithia stands out with the broadest domestic franchise footprint and over $1 billion in quarterly aftersales revenue at a 58.9% gross margin, while Group 1 carries meaningful Ford and Lincoln stores and achieved a record U.S. parts and service gross margin of 56.4%. Asbury Automotive ranks third in Ford recall benefit, and Penske Automotive's premium-brand mix limits direct exposure despite running a 59% service gross margin. Ford reports second-quarter results after the close on July 28, 2026.
Group 1 Automotive extends branding rollout as valuation gap persists
Group 1 Automotive has extended its branding rollout, with several long-standing dealerships adopting the Group 1 name while keeping ownership, staffing, and day-to-day operations unchanged. The company's share price sits at $326.06, with a 7-day return of 8.73% but a year-to-date decline of 16.94%. A popular narrative pegs Group 1 Automotive's fair value at $416.42, suggesting the stock is 21.7% undervalued, supported by growth in the high-margin parts and service segment driven by an aging vehicle fleet. However, risks include pressure from online-only competitors and faster battery electric vehicle adoption that could undermine aftersales revenue.
Group 1 Automotive Rebrands Kansas City Collision Center as Group 1 Collision Shawnee Mission
Group 1 Automotive announced that the Baron Collision Center of Kansas City is now operating as Group 1 Collision Shawnee Mission, effective June 4, 2026, as part of a nationwide brand-alignment initiative. The rebrand does not change ownership, staffing, repair capabilities, or daily operations at the facility, which continues to serve Merriam, Overland Park, Shawnee Mission, and the greater Kansas City area from 6231 Mastin Street in Merriam. The center joins Group 1's network of 32 collision centers under a unified brand, while maintaining the same local relationships and repair team. Group 1 Automotive owns and operates 251 dealerships, 312 franchises, and 32 collision centers across the U.S. and U.K.
Group 1 Automotive rebrands Rockville Centre GMC under unified national name
Group 1 Automotive has rebranded its Long Island GMC dealership on Sunrise Highway as Group 1 GMC Rockville Centre, effective February 18, 2026, as part of a nationwide brand alignment. The store, owned by Group 1 since 2021, retains the same local team, management, and operations while formally connecting to the Houston-based retailer's network of 251 dealerships and 37 vehicle brands across the U.S. and U.K. General Manager Ken Ryan emphasized that customers will find the same team and service under the new name, with the change linking the South Shore location to a larger retail network without altering local relationships. The dealership continues to operate from 510 Sunrise Highway, offering new GMC vehicles, pre-owned inventory, and certified service.
Group 1 Automotive rebrands Sandia Toyota as Group 1 Toyota Albuquerque
Group 1 Automotive has rebranded its Albuquerque dealership, formerly Sandia Toyota, to Group 1 Toyota Albuquerque as part of a nationwide brand alignment. The name change took effect on January 6, 2026, and does not affect ownership, staffing, product offerings, or daily operations. Group 1 Automotive has owned and operated the dealership since 2022, and the new name formalizes its connection to the company's national platform. The store continues to operate from 10401 Copper Avenue NE, serving Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and surrounding New Mexico communities with new Toyota vehicles, pre-owned inventory, and Toyota service, parts, and maintenance. Group 1 Automotive owns and operates 251 automotive dealerships, 312 franchises, and 32 collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom, offering 37 brands of automobiles.
Group 1 Automotive rebrands Jim Tidwell Ford as Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw
Group 1 Automotive has renamed its long-time Kennesaw, Georgia dealership from Jim Tidwell Ford to Group 1 Ford of Kennesaw, effective October 27, 2025. The change is part of a broader effort by the Houston-based retailer to unify its network of 251 dealerships under one brand. Ownership, staffing, product offerings, and day-to-day operations remain unchanged, with the same team continuing to serve the metro Atlanta area from the same location at 2205 Barrett Lakes Boulevard. General Manager Skye Bardill emphasized that the rebrand connects the store to Group 1's national platform without altering the local Ford experience.
Group 1 Automotive rebrands Columbus body shop to Group 1 Collision Rivertown
Group 1 Automotive has renamed the Rivertown Collision Center of Columbus to Group 1 Collision Rivertown, effective March 11, 2026, as part of a nationwide brand alignment. The facility, located at 1661 Whittlesey Road in Columbus, Georgia, retains its local repair team and daily operations while gaining a formal connection to Group 1's network of 32 collision centers. The Houston-based retailer owns 251 dealerships and 312 franchises across the U.S. and U.K., and the rebranding does not alter ownership, staffing, or repair capabilities. General Manager Shelby Holley stated that the change ties the Columbus center to a broader network without affecting customer care.
Group 1 Automotive rebrands Bohn Brothers Toyota as Group 1 Toyota West Bank
Group 1 Automotive has renamed its West Bank Toyota dealership from Bohn Brothers Toyota to Group 1 Toyota West Bank, effective December 8, 2025. The rebranding is part of a broader effort by the Houston-based retailer to unify its network of 251 dealerships across the U.S. and U.K. under a single brand. Ownership, staffing, product offerings, and daily operations remain unchanged, with the same local team continuing to serve the greater New Orleans area from 3800 Lapalco Boulevard in Harvey. General Manager Martin Bonura emphasized that the name change simply connects the long-standing dealership to Group 1's larger organization while preserving its community relationships.
Group 1 Automotive rebrands World Ford Pensacola to Group 1 Ford of Pensacola
Group 1 Automotive has renamed its Florida Panhandle dealership World Ford Pensacola to Group 1 Ford of Pensacola as part of a nationwide brand alignment initiative. The rebrand took effect on November 13, 2025, linking the store that has served the region for more than twenty years to the larger Houston-based retailer, which operates 251 dealerships across the U.S. and U.K. Ownership, staffing, product offerings, and daily operations remain unchanged, with the same local team continuing to serve customers from the existing location at 6397 Pensacola Boulevard. General Manager Nathan Cartwright stated that the new name gives customers a clearer link to the resources of a much larger retailer while preserving the dealership's local commitment.
Group 1 Automotive rebrands Toyota of Rock Hill as Group 1 Toyota Rock Hill
Group 1 Automotive has renamed its Toyota of Rock Hill dealership to Group 1 Toyota Rock Hill as part of a nationwide brand alignment. The change took effect on April 14, 2026, for the store that has served Rock Hill, Fort Mill, and the Charlotte area for more than a decade. Ownership, staff, and daily operations remain unchanged, with the new name linking the local dealership to Houston-based Group 1 Automotive, which operates 251 dealerships and 37 brands across the U.S. and U.K. General Manager Dan Hinic said the rebranding makes it easier for customers to see the larger organization behind their local Toyota store.
Group 1 Automotive Stock Looks Undervalued on Earnings Despite Weak Price Momentum
Group 1 Automotive stock appears undervalued on a price-to-earnings basis, trading at about 10.5 times earnings compared with a fair P/E ratio of around 15.0 times and well below the Specialty Retail industry average of 19.7 times. The company screens as undervalued in all six valuation checks used, pointing to a share price that looks inexpensive across a broad set of metrics. Over the past five years, the stock has returned 97.0%, though it is down sharply over the last year with a negative 38.0% return. Removal from several major Russell growth indexes may affect how index-tracking funds treat the stock, potentially influencing trading activity. The key question is whether the discount reflects genuine mispricing or justified caution about the dealership model's ability to handle structural shifts in auto retail.
CarMax Shares Drop 9% Despite Sales Beat as Profit Per Vehicle Falls
CarMax shares fell 9.0% on Wednesday even after the used-car giant reported first-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates with revenues climbing 6.2%. Investors focused on the cost of that growth, as profit per used unit fell by $230 compared to last year, reflecting a deliberate strategy to cut prices and sacrifice margins to boost sales volume. New CEO Keith Barr, just three months into the job, laid out a multi-year turnaround plan, admitting that costs remain too high and the digital experience is too complex, and told CNBC the plan will take years to execute. Management described a more dynamic approach to margins, signaling less predictable profitability ahead. The market reacted negatively to the trade-off of thinner profits for higher volume, sending the stock sharply lower.