Should I buy or sell Auto Trader Group stock right now?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Auto Trader Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" AUTO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AUTO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View AUTO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Auto Trader Group's stock price target for 2024?

7 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Auto Trader Group's shares. Their AUTO share price targets range from GBX 405 to GBX 749. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 630.80 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 14.6%. View analysts price targets for AUTO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have AUTO shares performed in 2023?

Auto Trader Group's stock was trading at GBX 515.60 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AUTO stock has increased by 43.3% and is now trading at GBX 738.60. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How often does Auto Trader Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Auto Trader Group?

Auto Trader Group announced a dividend on Thursday, November 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 3.20 per share on Friday, January 26th. This represents a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 4th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for AUTO .

Is Auto Trader Group a good dividend stock?

Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 9 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.22%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,600.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for AUTO .

What other stocks do shareholders of Auto Trader Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Auto Trader Group investors own include Associated British Foods (ABF) , Intelsat (I) , HSBC (HSBA) , Fossil Group (FOSL) , Bank of America (BAC) , Chaarat Gold (CGH) , AMC Entertainment (AMC) , easyJet (EZJ) , First Data (FDC) and Air Canada (AC) .

How do I buy shares of Auto Trader Group?

Shares of AUTO stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Auto Trader Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:AUTO)

GBX 738.60

+10.40 (+1.43%)

(As of 04:45 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 728.40
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738.80
50-Day Range: 597.20
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728.20
52-Week Range: 510.80
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738.80

Volume: 2.28 million shs
Average Volume: 2.15 million shs
Market Capitalization: £6.73 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,954.40
Dividend Yield: 1.22%
Price Target: GBX 630.80

Stock Analysis Analyst Forecasts Chart Competitors Dividend Headlines Sustainability

Auto Trader Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.14 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 14.6% Downside
GBX 630.80 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.90
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.21
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.04 out of 5 stars

1.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Auto Trader Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 630.80, Auto Trader Group has a forecasted downside of 14.6% from its current price of GBX 738.60.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Auto Trader Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for AUTO.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Auto Trader Group pays a meaningful dividend of 1.22%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Auto Trader Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Auto Trader Group is 3,600.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

1.8

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Auto Trader Group has received a -8.12% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Auto Trader in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Online retail of used natural gas passenger cars", "Online retail of new natural gas passenger cars", "Online retail of used gasoline passenger cars", "Online retail of new gasoline passenger cars", and "Online retail of used diesel passenger cars" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Auto Trader Group is -2.90.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Auto Trader Group has a news sentiment score of 0.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Auto Trader Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
6 people have searched for AUTO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Auto Trader Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.99% of the stock of Auto Trader Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
70.83% of the stock of Auto Trader Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Auto Trader Group is 2,954.40, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.16.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Auto Trader Group is 2,954.40, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 340.24.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Auto Trader Group has a PEG Ratio of 3.99. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Auto Trader Group has a P/B Ratio of 12.52. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Auto Trader Group Stock (LON:AUTO)

Auto Trader Group plc operates in the digital automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company provides vehicle advertisement on its websites for private sellers, as well as insurance and loan financing products to consumers; and display advertising on its websites for manufacturers and their advertising agencies. The company offers its products to retailers, home traders, and logistics firms. Auto Trader Group plc was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

AUTO Stock Price History

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AUTO Stock News Headlines

December 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Reaches New 1-Year High at $717.20

November 25, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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December 6, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)

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November 23, 2023 | lse.co.uk

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS cuts Auto Trader; Bryan Garnier likes Sage

November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Trader Interactive CEO Lori Stacy Retires, Succeeded by David McMinn

November 10, 2023 | msn.com

Auto Trader profits jump on 'record' car buyer numbers

November 9, 2023 | msn.com

The Auto Trader share price doubled in under a decade. Can it happen again?

November 9, 2023 | lse.co.uk

TOP NEWS: Auto Trader shares rise as interim profit up; raises payout

December 6, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)

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November 9, 2023 | msn.com

Auto Trader's half-year sales and profits rise

November 9, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Auto Trader Group PLC 1H Pretax Pft GBP162.8M

November 9, 2023 | forbes.com

Auto Trader Leads FTSE 100 As Sales And Profits Shoot Higher In H1

November 9, 2023 | msn.com

Auto Trader shares drive to top FTSE 100 after bullish results

November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 8, 2023 | msn.com

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October 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

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October 13, 2023 | msn.com

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October 10, 2023 | msn.com

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October 5, 2023 | msn.com

Used car prices contract for the first time in 3 years, but market remains robust

October 4, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.com

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October 3, 2023 | msn.com

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September 30, 2023 | msn.com

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September 29, 2023 | benzinga.com

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September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

UPDATE 2-UK confirms zero-emission car timetable despite shift on target for hybrids

September 21, 2023 | msn.com

Ex-GOP congressman sentenced for insider trading

September 14, 2023 | ft.com

Trainline: ticket group should continue to benefit from UK rail chaos

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/22 Dividend: 8/24/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/22/2023
Today: 12/06/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/26 Dividend: 1/04/2024
Dividend Payable: 1/26/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Internet Content & Information
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Communication Services
Current Symbol: LON:AUTO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: about-us.autotrader.co.uk
Phone: +44-161-6699888
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,066
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 630.80
High Stock Price Target: GBX 749
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 405
Potential Upside/Downside: -14.6%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.14
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.25
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,954.40
Forward P/E Ratio: 23.32
P/E Growth: 3.99
Net Income: £235.50 million
Net Margins: 44.36%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 44.30%
Return on Assets: 30.27%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 11.33
Current Ratio: 1.64
Quick Ratio: 1.50

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £530.90 million
Price / Sales: 12.67
Cash Flow: GBX 2.50 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 294.95
Book Value: GBX 59 per share
Price / Book: 12.52

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 910,540,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £6.73 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.61

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Key Executives

Mr. Nathan James Coe (Age 45)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.28M
Mr. James Jonathan Warner (Age 39)
CFO & Director
Comp: $695k
Ms. Catherine Rose Faiers
COO & Director
Mr. Chris Kelly
Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Alison Ross
Chief People & Operations Director
Ms. Karolina Edwards-Smajda
Chief Product Officer
Ms. Claire V. Baty
Company Secretary & Director of Governance

Key Competitors

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AUTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Auto Trader Group stock right now?: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Auto Trader Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" AUTO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AUTO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View AUTO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Auto Trader Group's stock price target for 2024?: 7 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Auto Trader Group's shares. Their AUTO share price targets range from GBX 405 to GBX 749. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 630.80 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 14.6%.
View analysts price targets for AUTO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have AUTO shares performed in 2023?: Auto Trader Group's stock was trading at GBX 515.60 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AUTO stock has increased by 43.3% and is now trading at GBX 738.60.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How often does Auto Trader Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Auto Trader Group?: Auto Trader Group announced a dividend on Thursday, November 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 3.20 per share on Friday, January 26th. This represents a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 4th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for AUTO.

Is Auto Trader Group a good dividend stock?: Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 9 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.22%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,600.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for AUTO.
What other stocks do shareholders of Auto Trader Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Auto Trader Group investors own include Associated British Foods (ABF), Intelsat (I), HSBC (HSBA), Fossil Group (FOSL), Bank of America (BAC), Chaarat Gold (CGH), AMC Entertainment (AMC), easyJet (EZJ), First Data (FDC) and Air Canada (AC).
How do I buy shares of Auto Trader Group?: Shares of AUTO stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:AUTO) was last updated on 12/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Auto Trader Group Share Price, News & Analysis (LON:AUTO)

Auto Trader Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Auto Trader Group Stock (LON:AUTO)

AUTO Stock Price History

AUTO Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

AUTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™