Auto Trader Group/£AUTO

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About Auto Trader Group

Auto Trader Group operates as a digital automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom, serving as a platform for consumers, retailers, and other third parties interested in buying and selling new and used cars. The company's core business involves facilitating these transactions through its website and mobile applications, providing a comprehensive suite of services including vehicle listings, valuation tools, financing, and insurance options. Founded in 1977, Auto Trader Group transitioned from a print magazine to a digital platform in 2013. Headquartered in Manchester, England, it maintains a strong market presence across the UK. The company's strategic advantage lies in its significant market reach and its extensive database of automotive listings, which enhance its value proposition to both buyers and sellers.

Ticker

£AUTO

Sector

Software & Cloud Services

Primary listing

LSE

Employees

1,290

AUTO Metrics

BasicAdvanced
£6.8B
24.89
£0.32
0.63
£0.11
1.35%

What the Analysts think about AUTO

Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Auto Trader Group stock.

Bulls say / Bears say

Basic earnings per share rose by 12% to 31.56 pence for the full year and by 22% in the first half, demonstrating robust profitability growth (RTTNews turn2search3).
The board proposed a final dividend of 7.1 pence per share, taking the total annual dividend to 10.6 pence—a year-on-year increase of approximately 11%—reflecting strong cash flow generation (RTTNews turn2search3).
Auto Trader’s AI-powered Co-Driver suite has been adopted by nearly 10,000 retailer sites since its launch, enhancing platform differentiation and supporting higher average revenue per retailer (Motor Finance Online turn3search2).
Shares tumbled over 14% after Auto Trader issued guidance for fiscal 2026 that came in below consensus on both revenue and operating profit, underscoring investor concerns about the company’s growth trajectory (Investing.com turn1search4).
The introduction of the UK’s Digital Services Tax led to a £10.2 million charge to operating expenses in FY25, eroding operating margins and net profit (Proactive Investors turn1search0).
Autorama, the company’s van leasing unit, saw revenue decline 12% to £36.3 million, and despite narrowed losses of £4.3 million, it continues to underperform and weighs on group diversification (Proactive Investors turn1search0).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Oct 2025.

AUTO Financial Performance

Revenues and expenses
QuarterlyAnnual
Q3 24
QoQ growth
Revenue
$37B
-39.75%
Net income
$45B
107.52%
Profit margin
37.65%
6.78%

AUTO Earnings Performance

Company profitability
QuarterlyAnnual
Q4 23
Q1 24
Q2 24
Q3 24
Q4 24
Actual
$3.69
$2.85
$2.45
$2.42
-
Expected
$3.55
$2.61
$2.05
$2.31
$3.94
Surprise
3.94%
9.20%
19.51%
4.63%
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Data displayed above is indicative only and its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Actual execution price may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Your return may be affected by currency fluctuations and applicable fees and charges. Capital at risk.
Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.

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