LON:AUTO

Auto Trader Group (AUTO) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 612.40

-5.20 (-0.84%)

(As of 10/2/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 607.80
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621.20
50-Day Range: 586.38
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651.40
52-Week Range: 479.80
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663.60

Volume: 1.57 million shs
Average Volume: 2.13 million shs
Market Capitalization: £5.61 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,449.60
Dividend Yield: 1.31%
Price Target: GBX 614.14

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Auto Trader Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 0.3% Upside
GBX 614.14 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.90
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: -0.24
Based on 3 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.

1.03 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 2.25, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 614.14, Auto Trader Group has a forecasted upside of 0.3% from its current price of GBX 612.40.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Auto Trader Group has only been the subject of 1 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 1.34%, 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 3,200.00%. 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.

1.5

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Auto Trader Group has a news sentiment score of -0.24. 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 0.30 average news sentiment score of Communication Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Auto Trader Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for AUTO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 1 people have added Auto Trader Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 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 2,449.60, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 112.48.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Auto Trader Group is 2,449.60, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Communication Services sector average P/E ratio of about 324.15.
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 10.74. 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 (LON:AUTO) Stock

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 Price History

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AUTO Stock News Headlines

September 30, 2023 | msn.com

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September 21, 2023 | msn.com

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September 14, 2023 | ft.com

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September 11, 2023 | benzinga.com

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September 5, 2023 | msn.com

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September 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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August 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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August 25, 2023 | msn.com

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August 17, 2023 | chron.com

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August 17, 2023 | afr.com

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August 15, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Auto Trader Group falls Tuesday, still outperforms market

August 15, 2023 | msn.com

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July 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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July 19, 2023 | msn.com

Bristol Clean Air Zone: Car trader says some drivers are paying fee unnecessarily

July 18, 2023 | ft.com

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July 5, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Auto Trader Group outperforms market despite losses on the day

July 5, 2023 | msn.com

Dolly Khanna ups stake in this multibagger auto stock; shares near 52-week high — should you buy?

June 29, 2023 | msn.com

Deceitful car dealer sold 'deathtrap' vehicles that could have killed customers

June 28, 2023 | benzinga.com

Peering Into Autodesk's Recent Short Interest

June 20, 2023 | msn.com

Auto Trader names Myenergi's Zappi its Home Charger of the Year

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AUTO Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/22 Dividend: 8/24/2023
Dividend Payable: 9/22/2023
Today: 10/02/2023

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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: 1,226
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 614.14
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 749
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 405
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +0.3%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.25
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,449.60
Forward P/E Ratio: 22.38
P/E Growth: 3.99
Net Income: £233.90 million
Net Margins: 46.76%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 46.79%
Return on Assets: 32.55%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 13.03
Current Ratio: 1.62
Quick Ratio: 1.50

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £500.20 million
Price / Sales: 11.22
Cash Flow: GBX 2.08 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 294.95
Book Value: GBX 57 per share
Price / Book: 10.74

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 916,530,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £5.61 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.64

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Key Executives

Mr. Nathan James Coe (Age 45)
CEO & Exec. 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 Sec. & Director of Governance

Key Competitors

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AUTO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Auto Trader Group stock right now?: 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Auto Trader Group in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.
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What is Auto Trader Group's stock price forecast for 2023?: 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Auto Trader Group's shares. Their AUTO share price forecasts range from GBX 405 to GBX 749. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 614.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.3% from the stock's current price.
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 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, AUTO stock has increased by 18.8% and is now trading at GBX 612.40.
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How often does Auto Trader Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Auto Trader Group?: Auto Trader Group declared a dividend on Thursday, June 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, August 24th will be paid a dividend of GBX 5.60 per share on Friday, September 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.89%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 24th. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.80. The official announcement can be viewed 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 8 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.34%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,200.00%. 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).

What is Auto Trader Group's stock symbol?: Auto Trader Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "AUTO."
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.
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What is Auto Trader Group's stock price today?: One share of AUTO stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 612.40.
How much money does Auto Trader Group make?: Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) has a market capitalization of £5.61 billion and generates £500.20 million in revenue each year. The company earns £233.90 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.25 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Auto Trader Group have?: The company employs 1,226 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Auto Trader Group?: Auto Trader Group's mailing address is 1 Tony Wilson Place, MANCHESTER, M15 4FN, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is about-us.autotrader.co.uk. The company can be reached via phone at +44-161-6699888.

This page (LON:AUTO) was last updated on 10/2/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Auto Trader Group (AUTO) Share Forecast, Price & News

Auto Trader Group MarketRank™ Forecast

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

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Stock

AUTO Price History

AUTO Stock News Headlines

AUTO Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

AUTO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™