NYSE:GPI Group 1 Automotive Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $180.25 +8.88 (+5.18%) (As of 06/24/2022 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$172.29▼$181.3950-Day Range$159.19▼$189.0152-Week Range$145.72▼$212.23Volume301,626 shsAverage Volume183,048 shsMarket Capitalization$2.99 billionP/E Ratio4.95Dividend Yield0.82%Price Target$237.00 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive GPI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Group 1 Automotive and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address GPI Stock Forecast (MarketRank)Overall MarketRank™2.73 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector61st out of 283 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry5th out of 29 stocksAnalyst Opinion: 3.0Community Rank: 4.0Dividend Strength: 1.7Insider Behavior: 2.5Valuation: 2.5 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 - 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingGroup 1 Automotive has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $237.00, Group 1 Automotive has a forecasted upside of 31.5% from its current price of $180.25.Amount of Analyst CoverageGroup 1 Automotive has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Community Rank Outperform VotesGroup 1 Automotive has received 436 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)Underperform VotesGroup 1 Automotive has received 282 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)Community SentimentGroup 1 Automotive has received 60.72% “outperform” votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Group 1 Automotive and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe GPI will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe GPI will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGroup 1 Automotive has a dividend yield of 0.82%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGroup 1 Automotive has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 4.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Group 1 Automotive will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.97% next year. This indicates that Group 1 Automotive will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Group 1 Automotive insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $350,623.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.80% of the stock of Group 1 Automotive is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions99.57% of the stock of Group 1 Automotive is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Group 1 Automotive are expected to decrease by -11.03% in the coming year, from $41.89 to $37.27 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 4.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 16.72.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 4.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 14.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioGroup 1 Automotive has a PEG Ratio of 0.30. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioGroup 1 Automotive has a P/B Ratio of 1.79. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI)Group 1 Automotive, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the automotive retail industry. The company sells new and used cars, light trucks, and vehicle parts, as well as service and insurance contracts; arranges related vehicle financing; and offers automotive maintenance and repair services. It operates primarily in 17 states in the United States; and 35 towns in the United Kingdom. As of February 18, 2022, the company owned and operated 200 automotive dealerships, 266 franchises, and 45 collision centers that offer 34 brands of automobiles. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Houston, Texas.Read More GPI Stock News HeadlinesJune 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comToyota (TM) Cuts July Output Target, Collaborates With RedwoodJune 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAutoliv (ALV) Pops More Than 9% in Tuesday's Trading: Know WhyJune 19, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comGroup 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) Rating Increased to Strong-Buy at StockNews.comJune 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Group 1 Automotive (GPI)June 13, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.comTwo important factors that could move shares in Group 1 AutomotiveJune 12, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comGroup 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) VP Sells $181,490.00 in StockJune 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Could Surge 45%: Read This Before Placing a BetJune 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comBiz: Sandhills shops highlighted in US Women’s Open; Raleigh real estate veteran's big moveJune 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comZacks.com featured highlights include Vishay Intertechnology, Group 1 Automotive, Celestica, Huntsman, and FlexMay 27, 2022 | nasdaq.comLooking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Group 1 Automotive (GPI) is a Solid ChoiceMay 26, 2022 | msn.comGroup 1 Automotive's Ex-Dividend Date Is Tuesday, Here's What You Need To KnowMay 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAutoZone (AZO) Q3 Earnings & Sales Trump Estimates, Rise Y/YMay 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAuto Roundup: LEA's Twin Buyouts, GPI's Investor-Friendly Moves and MoreSee More Headlines Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNYSE:GPI CUSIP39890510 CIK1031203 Webwww.group1auto.com Phone(713) 647-5700Fax713-647-5858Employees13,711Year FoundedN/ACompany Calendar Last Earnings4/27/2022Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend5/31/2022Dividend Payable6/15/2022Today6/26/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)8/04/2022Fiscal Year End12/31/2022Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$237.00 High Stock Price Forecast$351.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$160.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+31.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$36.40 Trailing P/E Ratio4.95 Forward P/E Ratio4.30 P/E Growth0.3Net Income$552.10 million Net Margins4.45% Pretax Margin6.42% Return on Equity38.47% Return on Assets13.39% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.98 Current Ratio1.02 Quick Ratio0.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$13.48 billion Price / Sales0.22 Cash Flow$39.53 per share Price / Cash Flow4.56 Book Value$100.84 per share Price / Book1.79Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares16,600,000Free Float15,965,000Market Cap$2.99 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.52 Group 1 Automotive Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Group 1 Automotive stock right now? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Group 1 Automotive in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Group 1 Automotive stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GPI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View analyst ratings for Group 1 Automotive or view top-rated stocks. What is Group 1 Automotive's stock price forecast for 2022? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Group 1 Automotive's shares. Their GPI stock forecasts range from $160.00 to $351.00. On average, they anticipate Group 1 Automotive's share price to reach $237.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Group 1 Automotive or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How has Group 1 Automotive's stock price performed in 2022? Group 1 Automotive's stock was trading at $195.22 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, GPI shares have decreased by 7.7% and is now trading at $180.25. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. When is Group 1 Automotive's next earnings date? Group 1 Automotive is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 4th 2022. View our earnings forecast for Group 1 Automotive. How were Group 1 Automotive's earnings last quarter? Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 27th. The company reported $10.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $9.45 by $1.36. The company had revenue of $3.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.77 billion. Group 1 Automotive had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 38.47% and a net margin of 4.45%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 30.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $5.57 EPS. View Group 1 Automotive's earnings history. How often does Group 1 Automotive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Group 1 Automotive? Group 1 Automotive announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 18th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 1st will be given a dividend of $0.37 per share on Wednesday, June 15th. This represents a $1.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 31st. This is a positive change from Group 1 Automotive's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. View Group 1 Automotive's dividend history. Is Group 1 Automotive a good dividend stock? Group 1 Automotive(NYSE:GPI) pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.82%. Group 1 Automotive has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Group 1 Automotive is 4.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Group 1 Automotive will have a dividend payout ratio of 3.97% next year. This indicates that Group 1 Automotive will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. View Group 1 Automotive's dividend history. Who are Group 1 Automotive's key executives? Group 1 Automotive's management team includes the following people: Mr. Earl J. Hesterberg Jr., Pres, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 68, Pay $3.93M)Mr. Daniel James McHenry, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 47, Pay $1.27M)Mr. Peter C. DeLongchamps, Sr. VP of Manufacturer Relations, Financial Services & Public Affairs (Age 61, Pay $1.17M) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Frank Grese Jr., Sr. VP of Training, Operations Support & Employee Communications (Age 70, Pay $1.38M) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Daryl Adam Kenningham, Pres of US & Brazilian Operations (Age 58, Pay $2.06M)Mr. Lincoln da Cunha Pereira Filho, Regional VP of Brazil & Director (Age 62)Sheila Roth, Head of Investor RelationsMr. Darryl Michael Burman, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 64)Mr. Edward McKissic, Sr. VP, Chief HR Officer & Chief Diversity OfficerMr. Matthew E. McGovern, Chief Financial Officer of Northeast Region What is Earl J. Hesterberg's approval rating as Group 1 Automotive's CEO? 119 employees have rated Group 1 Automotive CEO Earl J. Hesterberg on Glassdoor.com. Earl J. Hesterberg has an approval rating of 71% among Group 1 Automotive's employees. Who are some of Group 1 Automotive's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Group 1 Automotive include AutoZone (AZO), O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), CarMax (KMX), Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Lithia Motors (LAD), AutoNation (AN), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Monro (MNRO), Sonic Automotive (SAH) and America's Car-Mart (CRMT). View all of GPI's competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Group 1 Automotive own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Group 1 Automotive investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Comcast (CMCSA), Home Depot (HD), AT&T (T), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), AutoNation (AN), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Procter & Gamble (PG). What is Group 1 Automotive's stock symbol? Group 1 Automotive trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GPI." Who are Group 1 Automotive's major shareholders? Group 1 Automotive's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (17.31%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.33%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.79%), State Street Corp (3.87%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (3.74%) and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (3.29%). Company insiders that own Group 1 Automotive stock include Darryl M Burman, Darryl M Burman, Daryl Kenningham, Earl J Hesterberg, Earl J Hesterberg, Frank Grese, John C Rickel, John L Adams, Lincoln Pereira, Max P Watson, Michael David Jones, Peter C Delongchamps and Peter C Delongchamps. View institutional ownership trends for Group 1 Automotive. Which institutional investors are selling Group 1 Automotive stock? GPI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Eminence Capital LP, BlackRock Inc., Foundry Partners LLC, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, State Street Corp, Vanguard Group Inc., and LSV Asset Management. Company insiders that have sold Group 1 Automotive company stock in the last two years include Darryl M Burman, Daryl Kenningham, Earl J Hesterberg, Frank Grese, Lincoln Pereira, Max P Watson, Michael David Jones, and Peter C Delongchamps. View insider buying and selling activity for Group 1 Automotive or view top insider-selling stocks. Which institutional investors are buying Group 1 Automotive stock? GPI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Clearbridge Investments LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., American Century Companies Inc., and Quantedge Capital Pte Ltd. View insider buying and selling activity for Group 1 Automotive or or view top insider-buying stocks. How do I buy shares of Group 1 Automotive? Shares of GPI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Group 1 Automotive's stock price today? One share of GPI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $180.25. How much money does Group 1 Automotive make? Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) has a market capitalization of $2.99 billion and generates $13.48 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $552.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $36.40 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Group 1 Automotive have? Group 1 Automotive employs 13,711 workers across the globe. How can I contact Group 1 Automotive? Group 1 Automotive's mailing address is 800 GESSNER SUITE 500, HOUSTON TX, 77024. The official website for Group 1 Automotive is www.group1auto.com. The company can be reached via phone at (713) 647-5700, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 713-647-5858. This page (NYSE:GPI) was last updated on 6/26/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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