Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG)

Asbury Automotive Group's stock price has declined by 9.38% in the past six months and 10.64% over the last 12 months. The stock has shown stable price volatility in the past three months compared to the U.S. market. Significant events impacting the stock include Q4 2025 earnings missing estimates due to weaker gross profit in new vehicle sales. In February 2026, Asbury completed the sale of ten dealerships and increased its share repurchase authorization by $424 million. On April 7, 2026, Asbury Automotive Group unveiled a new Sandy Springs Dealership Support Center. The company is scheduled to release its first-quarter financial results on April 28, 2026.

Demand for Asbury Automotive Group's products and services exhibits seasonality. The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a tough comparable due to the previous year's post-election surge, but also experienced seasonal strength in luxury. Profitability per unit has been decreasing, with 2025 and 2026 anticipated to be a low point. Customer preferences indicate a strong demand for speed, transparency, and integrated service, with a growing interest in electrified vehicles. The increasing average age of vehicles on the road provides a tailwind for the parts and service business.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. is an American automotive retailer in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. The company offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicle sales, repair and maintenance, replacement parts, and collision repair. Asbury also provides finance and insurance products through third parties and its own Total Care Auto (TCA). As of March 31, 2026, Asbury operates 158 new vehicle dealerships, consisting of 202 franchises representing 34 domestic and foreign brands, and 37 collision repair centers, with over 70% of its new-vehicle revenue derived from luxury and import brands.

Asbury Automotive Group operates across 14 to 15 states in the United States, primarily concentrated in the Rocky Mountain states, Texas, the Northeast, and the Southeast. Key markets include Florida, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Maryland, and the Indianapolis area. The company's store brands include Herb Chambers, McDavid and Park Place, Koons, and the Larry H. Miller brand.

Asbury Automotive Group has received several accolades, including recognition as one of America's Fastest Growing Companies 2024 by the Financial Times. Newsweek named Asbury one of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies for both 2024 and 2025. Forbes listed Asbury as one of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2026.

Asbury Automotive Group's ownership is largely dominated by institutional investors, holding over 103.93% of the stock. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Abrams Capital Management, L.p., and Vanguard Group Inc. MSD Capital L.P. is the largest individual shareholder, owning 19.17% of the company's shares.