OPENLANE (KAR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

OPENLANE (NYSE: KAR) operates a leading digital marketplace and full-service remarketing platform for used vehicles. The company provides both online and physical auction solutions, leveraging proprietary technology to connect sellers—including automotive manufacturers, dealer groups, rental and fleet operators—to a broad network of independent and franchise dealers. Through its platform, users can access real-time bidding, vehicle inspection reports, pricing guides and comprehensive data analytics to optimize transaction outcomes.

The company’s core offerings include a cloud-based auction management system, digital lane software, mobile bidding applications and marketing services designed to maximize vehicle turn times and resale values. In addition to auction facilitation, OPENLANE delivers ancillary services such as title and registration support, transport coordination, reconditioning oversight and payment settlement. These integrated capabilities aim to streamline the remarketing process and reduce logistical complexity for clients.

OPENLANE serves customers primarily across North America, with operations spanning the United States and Canada. The company also maintains a presence in key European markets through its legacy acquisitions, enabling cross-border remarketing and access to international dealer networks. Its network of physical auction facilities is complemented by a robust online platform that supports remote participation in live auctions, extended sales events and private treaty transactions.

Originally founded in 1989 as KAR Auction Services, the business expanded its digital footprint through strategic acquisitions of European remarketing platforms in 2018. In late 2022, the company unified its global operations under the OPENLANE brand. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE continues to evolve its technology suite and service offerings to meet the changing needs of the automotive wholesale market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $30.55 to $30.93
• 50-Day Range: $24.52 to $30.88
• 52-Week Range: $17.83 to $30.98
• Volume: 311,172 shs
• Average Volume: 889,597 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.28 billion
• P/E Ratio: 35.49
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $30.50
• Consensus Rating: Buy

OPENLANE Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

OPENLANE scored higher than 27% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 557th out of 651 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

OPENLANE has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for OPENLANE is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

OPENLANE has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 28.42%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for OPENLANE are expected to grow by 28.42% in the coming year, from $0.95 to $1.22 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of OPENLANE is 35.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.79.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of OPENLANE is 35.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 26.15.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

OPENLANE has a PEG Ratio of 1.53. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

OPENLANE has a P/B Ratio of 2.46. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: N/A
• Short Interest Level: N/A

Short Interest

There is no current short interest data available for KAR.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

OPENLANE does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

OPENLANE does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, OPENLANE will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.30% next year. This indicates that OPENLANE will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

1 people have searched for KAR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, OPENLANE insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

1.51% of the stock of OPENLANE is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

99.76% of the stock of OPENLANE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 11/05/2025
• Today: 10/26/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Commercial Services & Supplies
• Sub-Industry: Diversified Support Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:KAR
• CIK: 1395942
• Web: www.karauctionservices.com
• Phone: (800) 923-3725
• Fax: 317-843-4898
• Employees: 4,800
• Year Founded: 2006

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for OPENLANE: $30.50
• High Price Target: $32.00
• Low Price Target: $29.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -1.2%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.87
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 35.49
• Forward P/E Ratio: 32.51
• P/E Growth: 1.53
• Net Income: $109.90 million
• Net Margins: 9.00%
• Pretax Margin: 12.11%
• Return on Equity: 12.42%
• Return on Assets: 3.65%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.16
• Quick Ratio: 1.16

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.79 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.83
• Cash Flow: $2.13 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.53
• Book Value: $12.57 per share
• Price / Book: 2.46

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 106,260,000
• Free Float: 104,658,000
• Market Cap: $3.28 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.25