Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI)

Group 1 Automotive (GPI) stock has declined 7.7% over four weeks as of late January 2026. The stock reached an all-time high of $487.64 on September 11, 2025. As of February 6, 2026, the closing stock price was $346.28. Analysts have a median target of $432.00 for the stock. The company reported its full-year 2025 revenue increased to $22.57 billion, though net income eased to $325.2 million. On November 11, 2025, the board increased the share repurchase authorization by $457 million to $500 million. Year-to-date 2025, the company repurchased 1,038,797 shares for $434 million. A quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share was declared, consistent with a 6% increase in its annualized dividend rate from $1.88 in 2024 to $2.00 in 2025.

The search results did not provide explicit information regarding the demand seasonality for Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s products and services. General economic conditions, interest rates, and credit availability affect the performance of dealerships and vehicle sales. Tightening credit markets, increases in interest rates, and stricter credit conditions can negatively impact vehicle sales and margins. Local economic, competitive, and other conditions also influence its results.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer operating automotive dealerships and collision centers. The company sells and leases new and used cars and light trucks, arranges financing, sells service and insurance contracts, provides maintenance and repair services, and sells vehicle parts. Its major offerings include new vehicle sales and leases, used vehicle sales, replacement parts, maintenance and repair services, collision repair, and third-party finance and insurance products.

Group 1 Automotive operates across 17 states in the U.S. and 34 towns and cities in the U.K. As of December 31, 2023, it had 144 dealerships and 28 collision centers in the U.S., and 55 dealerships and 13 collision centers in the U.K. The company owns and operates approximately 259 to 260 automotive dealerships, 324 to 338 franchises, and 35 to 44 collision centers. U.S. operations are located in states such as Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. The corporate headquarters is in Houston, Texas. The company previously had operations in Brazil but completed their disposal in July 2022.

Specific events impacting Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s brand reputation in the past year were not detailed in the search results. The automotive retail industry faces challenges including new sales models, digital platforms, and alternative mobility options. The transition to EVs presents challenges with inventory building up and sales growth lagging OEM deliveries. Increased compliance costs and dependence on legacy automakers also pressure margins and pose risks.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is primarily owned by institutional shareholders, who hold 98.58% of the stock. Insiders own 14.71%, while retail investors hold 0.00%. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Conifer Management LLC, State Street Corp, Fmr LLC, and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company. The largest individual shareholder is B. B. Hollingsworth Jr., who owns 4.52% of the company.