Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI)

In the past six months, Group 1 Automotive's stock price decreased by 18.72% over the last 12 months and was down 10.93% year-to-date, though it increased by 5.34% in the past month as of May 7, 2026. On April 30, 2026, the company reported its First Quarter 2026 financial results, with adjusted diluted EPS falling 14.8% year-over-year due to winter weather. Following these results, the company announced job cuts and spending reductions. Earlier, on February 11, 2026, the Board approved an increase to the 2026 dividend rate and declared a quarterly dividend. Citi lowered its price target on Group 1 Automotive to $420 from $490, while maintaining a Buy rating.

The automotive industry experiences seasonal fluctuations in demand, with peak seasons in the spring (March through May) and fall (September through November). Demand can increase by up to 15% during these periods. January and February are consistently the weakest months for auto sales. Aggressive discounts and year-end deals in December can lead to stronger winter sales. End-of-month, end-of-quarter, and end-of-year pressures create opportunities for buyers.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is an international automotive retailer operating in the U.S. and the U.K. It sells new and used cars and light trucks, arranges financing, and offers service and insurance contracts. The company also provides maintenance and repair services, sells vehicle parts, and wholesales used vehicles. As of 2024, Group 1 Automotive employs over 20,000 people globally.

Group 1 Automotive operates over 259 automotive dealerships, 324 franchises, and 39 collision centers across the United States and the United Kingdom, offering 36 brands of automobiles. In the U.S., it operates in 17 states, with Texas, Massachusetts, and California accounting for 45.4% of new-vehicle unit volume in 2025. The company entered the U.K. market in 2007, with 110 stores contributing approximately 26% of its total revenue. Group 1 Automotive divested its Brazilian operations in 2022. Its corporate headquarters are located in Houston, Texas.

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Group 1 Automotive, Inc. has a predominantly institutional ownership structure. As of May 4, 2026, there were 410 institutional owners and shareholders holding a total of 11,467,357 shares. BlackRock Inc. is the largest institutional holder with 16.75% of shares, followed by Vanguard Group Inc with 11.80%. B. B. Hollingsworth Jr. is the largest individual shareholder, owning 4.79% of the company. Insiders own less than 2% of the company's stock.