KAR Auction Services, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, provides used car auction and salvage auction services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The company operates through three segments: ADESA Auctions, IAA, and AFC. The ADESA Auctions segment offers whole car auctions and related services to the vehicle remarketing industry through online auctions and auction facilities.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations
Sub-IndustryDiversified Support Services
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone800-923-3725
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.77 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees18,400
Next Earnings Date11/5/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is KAR Auction Services' stock symbol?
KAR Auction Services trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "KAR."
How often does KAR Auction Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for KAR Auction Services?
KAR Auction Services announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 6th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.19 per share on Thursday, October 3rd. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.88%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 19th. View KAR Auction Services' Dividend History.
How were KAR Auction Services' earnings last quarter?
KAR Auction Services Inc (NYSE:KAR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 6th. The specialty retailer reported $0.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.10. The specialty retailer had revenue of $719 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $692 million. KAR Auction Services had a return on equity of 19.93% and a net margin of 7.67%. KAR Auction Services's revenue was up 15.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.82 earnings per share. View KAR Auction Services' Earnings History.
When is KAR Auction Services' next earnings date?
What guidance has KAR Auction Services issued on next quarter's earnings?
KAR Auction Services updated its FY 2019 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 6th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.24-1.34 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.29.
What price target have analysts set for KAR?
5 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for KAR Auction Services' stock. Their predictions range from $20.00 to $56.00. On average, they anticipate KAR Auction Services' stock price to reach $34.70 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for KAR Auction Services.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for KAR Auction Services?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KAR Auction Services in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for KAR Auction Services.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about KAR Auction Services stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about KAR Auction Services stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "KAR Auction Services, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a used vehicle and salvage auto auction company in North America. The company operates in three segments: ADESA, IAAI, and AFC. The ADESA segment provides whole car auctions and related services to commercial fleet operators, financial institutions, rental car companies, used vehicle dealers, vehicle manufacturers and their captive finance companies, and franchised and independent used vehicle dealers. This segment also provides value-added ancillary services, such as inspections, storage, transportation, reconditioning and titling, and other administrative services. The IAAI segment offers salvage vehicle auctions and related services. The AFC segment offers short-term and inventory-secured financing, known as floorplan financing, to independent used vehicle dealers. KAR Auction Services, Inc. is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. " (8/29/2019)
- 2. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We believe AFC represents a competitive advantage for KAR as it relates to the company’s independent dealer base who, through AFC, are focused on the franchise dealer market." (6/28/2019)
Has KAR Auction Services been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about KAR stock have trended somewhat positive on Sunday, according to InfoTrie. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. KAR Auction Services earned a coverage optimism score of 0.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near term. View News Stories for KAR Auction Services.
Are investors shorting KAR Auction Services?
KAR Auction Services saw a drop in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 8,457,900 shares, a drop of 17.4% from the July 15th total of 10,242,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,340,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.6 days. Approximately 6.4% of the shares of the company are short sold. View KAR Auction Services' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of KAR Auction Services' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to KAR Auction Services include CarMax (KMX), Carvana (CVNA), Casey's General Stores (CASY), IAA (IAA), AutoNation (AN), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Lithia Motors (LAD), Murphy USA (MUSA), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Rush Enterprises (RUSHB), Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), Sonic Automotive (SAH), Camping World (CWH) and America's Car-Mart (CRMT).
What other stocks do shareholders of KAR Auction Services own?
Who are KAR Auction Services' key executives?
KAR Auction Services' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. James P. Hallett, Chairman & CEO (Age 66)
- Mr. Eric M. Loughmiller, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 59)
- Ms. Rebecca C. Polak, Chief Legal Officer & Sec. and Pres of TradeRev (Age 48)
- Mr. Donald S. Gottwald, Chief Strategy Officer and Pres of Digital, Data & Mobility Solutions (Age 52)
- Mr. John W. Kett, CEO & Pres of Insurance Auto Auctions (Age 55)
Who are KAR Auction Services' major shareholders?
KAR Auction Services' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.72%), BlackRock Inc. (7.93%), BlackRock Inc. (7.93%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (4.24%), Boston Partners (3.98%) and Maverick Capital Ltd. (3.80%). Company insiders that own KAR Auction Services stock include Benjamin Skuy, Donald S Gottwald, James E Money II, James P Hallett, Lisa A Price and Rebecca C Polak. View Institutional Ownership Trends for KAR Auction Services.
Which major investors are selling KAR Auction Services stock?
KAR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Starboard Value LP, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Point72 Asset Management L.P., Schroder Investment Management Group, Boston Partners, Sarasin & Partners LLP, Marshall Wace LLP and Marshall Wace North America L.P.. View Insider Buying and Selling for KAR Auction Services.
Which major investors are buying KAR Auction Services stock?
KAR stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Maverick Capital Ltd., Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, Scopia Capital Management LP, New Mountain Vantage Advisers L.L.C., Janus Henderson Group PLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Invesco Ltd. and First Manhattan Co.. View Insider Buying and Selling for KAR Auction Services.
How do I buy shares of KAR Auction Services?
Shares of KAR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is KAR Auction Services' stock price today?
One share of KAR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $26.38.
How big of a company is KAR Auction Services?
KAR Auction Services has a market capitalization of $3.52 billion and generates $3.77 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $328 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.96 on an earnings per share basis. KAR Auction Services employs 18,400 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About KAR Auction Services.
What is KAR Auction Services' official website?
How can I contact KAR Auction Services?
KAR Auction Services' mailing address is 11299 N. Illinois Street, CARMEL IN, 46032. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 800-923-3725 or via email at [email protected]
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