AlphaQuest LLC Sells 1,435 Shares of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. $GPI

AlphaQuest LLC decreased its holdings in Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) by 30.6% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,252 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,435 shares during the quarter. AlphaQuest LLC’s holdings in Group 1 Automotive were worth $1,423,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Keybank National Association OH purchased a new position in shares of Group 1 Automotive during the second quarter valued at approximately $335,000. Prudential Financial Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Group 1 Automotive by 2.7% in the 2nd quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 25,668 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,209,000 after purchasing an additional 681 shares in the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd raised its position in Group 1 Automotive by 133.8% in the 2nd quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 2,974 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,299,000 after buying an additional 1,702 shares during the last quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Group 1 Automotive by 3.5% in the second quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 44,751 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,543,000 after acquiring an additional 1,505 shares during the period. Finally, Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd raised its stake in Group 1 Automotive by 778.3% during the 2nd quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd now owns 5,270 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,301,000 after buying an additional 4,670 shares during the last quarter. 99.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages have commented on GPI. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Group 1 Automotive from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley set a $460.00 target price on Group 1 Automotive in a research report on Monday, December 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Group 1 Automotive from $435.00 to $410.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Benchmark reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Group 1 Automotive in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Evercore ISI began coverage on shares of Group 1 Automotive in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $500.00 price objective for the company. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $475.14.

Trending Headlines about Group 1 Automotive

Here are the key news stories impacting Group 1 Automotive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators point to above‑average financial growth and a longer‑term upside thesis for Group 1 based on margin recovery and scale benefits, which could support a rebound if execution continues. Is Group 1 Automotive (GPI) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted a roughly $640M revenue lift from recent acquisitions and a record ~$3.6B gross profit, suggesting acquisitions and parts/service/used-vehicle strength are propping revenue and profitability long term. Group 1 Automotive outlines $640M revenue boost from acquisitions amid UK restructuring and record $3.6B gross profit
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysis flags GPI as oversold after recent selling, and some notes point to analysts revising estimates higher — a setup that could produce a short‑term trend reversal if fundamentals stabilize. Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Loses 7.7% in 4 Weeks, Here’s Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
• Neutral Sentiment: Company earnings call and slide deck provide detail on strategy, UK restructuring and margin initiatives — useful for investors but not an immediate market mover absent updated guidance. Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenues and Strategic …
• Neutral Sentiment: Full quarterly report and PR materials are available for deeper review of segment performance and cash/debt position. Group 1 Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Core near‑term negative: Q4 EPS of $8.49 missed consensus ($9.36) and revenue of $5.58B missed estimates (~$5.71B); EPS is materially down from $10.02 a year ago — this earnings miss is the primary driver of today’s sell‑off. Group 1 Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: New‑vehicle sales weakness weighed on results and commentary; several outlets flagged that slower new car sales diluted overall margins despite gains in used vehicles and parts/service. Group 1 Automotive falls short of Q4 forecasts as new car sales weigh

Group 1 Automotive Stock Down 2.3%

Group 1 Automotive stock opened at $354.80 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. The firm has a market cap of $4.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.19 and a beta of 0.89. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. has a twelve month low of $351.27 and a twelve month high of $490.09. The business has a fifty day moving average of $400.80 and a two-hundred day moving average of $421.22.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The company reported $8.49 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.36 by ($0.87). The firm had revenue of $5.58 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.71 billion. Group 1 Automotive had a net margin of 1.44% and a return on equity of 17.00%. Group 1 Automotive’s revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $10.02 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Group 1 Automotive, Inc. will post 41 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Group 1 Automotive Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. Group 1 Automotive’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 7.00%.

Group 1 Automotive declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, November 11th that allows the company to repurchase $500.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 10.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Group 1 Automotive Profile

Group 1 Automotive, Inc (NYSE: GPI) is an international automotive retailer headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company operates an extensive network of franchised dealerships, offering new and pre-owned vehicles from leading domestic and import manufacturers. In addition to vehicle sales, Group 1 Automotive provides a full complement of aftersales services, including finance and insurance products, parts distribution, collision repair centers and vehicle maintenance.

Founded in 1997, Group 1 Automotive has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to establish a presence across the United States, the United Kingdom and Brazil.