NYSE$GPI
Group 1 Automotive Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record revenues and earnings per share, driven by strong performance in both new and used vehicle sales, as well as parts and service.
Group 1 Automotive reported record fourth-quarter revenues of $5.5 billion, a 23.8% increase year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $7.08, while adjusted diluted earnings per share were $10.02. The company's performance was driven by growth in both new and used vehicle sales, as well as parts and service.
- Total revenues increased by 23.8% to $5.5 billion.
- Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $7.08.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations reached $10.02.
- Gross profit increased by 20.3% to $879.2 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Group 1 Automotive · Revenue · Quarterly
$5.55B
Revenue by segment
Group 1 Automotive · $4.71B total across 5 segments · Q3 2023
- New vehicle sales$2.26B+20.2%48.1%
- Used vehicle sales$1.56B+4.8%33.1%
- Parts and service$567M+9.9%12.0%
- F&I and other$199M+7.0%4.2%
- Wholesale used vehicles$115M+28.0%2.4%
Forward guidance
While the report does not contain specific forward guidance, it highlights ongoing restructuring efforts and integration of acquisitions, particularly in the UK, which are expected to position the company for future growth. Additionally, the company's focus remains on strategic acquisitions and efficient integration of new operations to drive shareholder value.
Tailwinds
- Successful integration of dealership operations with total expected annual revenues of approximately $3.9 billion.
- Focus on quickly and efficiently integrating acquisitions into existing operations.
- Continued share repurchases, indicating confidence in the company's value.
- Ongoing restructuring actions to integrate Inchcape Retail stores in the UK.
- U.K. team is better positioned today than at any time in our history, with exceptional brand partners and a portfolio of dealerships that provide us geographic diversification across a broader U.K. market
Headwinds
- Net income from continuing operations decreased by 13.1% compared to the prior year quarter.
- Impairment charges of $33.0 million primarily attributable to franchise rights intangible assets.
- Restructuring charges of $16.7 million due to integration activities in the UK.
- Conversion of the legacy Inchcape dealer management system hampered operations for a period of time.
- Decline in consolidated same store NV GP per retail unit
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.2%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
35 / 66 earnings
Positive
+15.3%
Q3 2014
Best reaction
-9.4%
Q1 2017
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | -2.3% | -9.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.9% | -12.8% | -17.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.4% | -5.3% | -4.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.8% | -1.5% | +1.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.0% | +2.2% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -2.0% | -2.3% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.6% | +3.7% | +19.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.3% | +7.3% | +13.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | +7.5% | +7.2% | +10.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.7% | -5.0% | -3.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +7.1% | +6.1% | +21.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.7% | +4.2% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.6% | +3.3% | +2.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +7.0% | +7.4% | +14.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +6.4% | +6.2% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.1% | +7.3% | +9.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.9% | +7.4% | +9.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.2% | +0.6% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.2% | +6.0% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.3% | +2.5% | +0.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.9% | +0.4% | -5.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +4.0% | +10.4% | +10.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.7% | +5.3% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -5.7% | -0.4% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2020 | -7.4% | +1.3% | +36.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -8.1% | -6.2% | -19.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | +8.6% | +10.0% | +8.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.4% | -3.0% | -17.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +6.4% | +4.9% | +2.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.6% | -8.2% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.4% | +6.1% | +4.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.0% | +7.6% | +20.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | -1.1% | -0.1% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.9% | +3.2% | +2.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +11.3% | +11.5% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.5% | -2.0% | -8.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -9.4% | -13.1% | -17.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.0% | -1.0% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.4% | -6.2% | +10.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.6% | +1.7% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +15.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -9.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.8% | — | — |
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