Mar 31, 2023

Penske Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Penske Automotive Group reported record revenue and strong same-store service & parts revenue growth in Q1 2023.

Key Takeaways

Penske Automotive Group reported a strong first quarter in 2023, with record revenue increasing by 5% to $7.3 billion. Same-store service and parts revenue increased by 10% in retail automotive and 11% in retail commercial trucks. Net income was $298 million, with earnings per share of $4.31. The company also repurchased 0.9 million shares of common stock for $110.2 million.

Revenue increased 5% to a record $7.3 billion.

Net income attributable to common stockholders decreased 19% to $298.3 million.

Earnings per share decreased 9% to $4.31.

Same-store service & parts revenue increased 10% in retail automotive and 11% in retail commercial trucks.

Total Revenue
$7.34B
Previous year: $6.98B
+5.2%
EPS
$4.31
Previous year: $4.76
-9.5%
Used Vehicle Unit Sales
67.84K
Previous year: 68.23K
-0.6%
New Vehicle Unit Sales
47.66K
Previous year: 45.53K
+4.7%
Gross Profit
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.23B
+1.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$101M
Previous year: $170M
-40.9%
Total Assets
$14.4B
Previous year: $13.7B
+5.3%

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Forward Guidance

Penske Automotive Group's financial performance is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including macro-economic conditions, supply chain disruptions, changes in the retail model, and regulatory risks.

Positive Outlook

  • Automotive retail and commercial truck retail demand for new vehicles remains strong
  • Same store service & parts revenue increased 14% from retail automotive operations (excluding changes in foreign currency exchange)
  • Same store service & parts revenue increased 11% from commercial truck operations
  • Strong expense control produced a ratio of SG&A to gross profit of 67.5%
  • SG&A to gross profit declined sequentially by 140 basis points when comparing the first quarter of 2023 to the fourth quarter of 2022

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher interest costs
  • Inventory challenges
  • Other inflationary cost pressures
  • Foreign currency exchange negatively impacted revenue by $294.2 million
  • Equity in Earnings of Affiliates decreased by 31.4%.

Revenue & Expenses

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