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Mar 31

Group 1 Automotive Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Group 1 Automotive reported solid first quarter 2025 results with strong revenue growth led by the U.K. segment, despite a decline in net income.

Key Takeaways

Group 1 Automotive saw a 23.1% increase in total revenue for Q1 2025, primarily driven by record performance in the U.K. business. Net income declined year-over-year, but adjusted EPS increased, highlighting underlying strength despite restructuring costs.

Total Revenue
$5.51B
Previous year: $4.47B
+23.1%
EPS
$10.2
Previous year: $9.49
+7.2%
Used vehicles gross profit
$93.5M
Previous year: $82.1M
+13.9%
New vehicles gross profit
$190M
Previous year: $160M
+18.9%
Wholesale gross profit
$1.5M
Previous year: -$900K
-266.7%
Gross Profit
$892M
Previous year: $719M
+24.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$70.5M
Previous year: $41.9M
+68.3%
Free Cash Flow
$139M
Previous year: $191M
-27.3%

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Group 1 Automotive Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

Group 1 Automotive remains cautiously optimistic, focusing on operational efficiencies and strategic integration in the U.K., while acknowledging macroeconomic and policy uncertainties.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong revenue growth driven by U.K. operations.
  • Successful integration of new U.K. dealerships.
  • SG&A efficiency improved in U.K. to pre-acquisition levels.
  • Increased adjusted net income despite GAAP decline.
  • Ongoing optimization of U.K. portfolio through strategic acquisitions and closures.

Challenges Ahead

  • Net income decreased year-over-year.
  • Decline in gross profit per unit for both new and used vehicles.
  • Rising SG&A expenses impacting operating margin.
  • Increased interest expense and restructuring charges.
  • Ongoing uncertainty from global trade and tariff policies.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income