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Dec 31, 2019
Penske Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Penske Automotive Group reported record fourth quarter revenues, with an increase in earnings before taxes and earnings per share compared to the previous year.
Key Takeaways
Penske Automotive Group reported an 8.1% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2019, reaching a record high. Earnings per share increased by 8.7% to $1.25, and by 12.6% compared to the adjusted fourth quarter of 2018. The company's performance was driven by strength in U.S. auto retail operations and the recent commercial truck acquisition, offsetting challenging market conditions in the U.K.
Revenue increased by 8.1% compared to the prior year.
Same-store retail automotive revenue increased by 5.5%.
Earnings before taxes increased by 10.2%.
Earnings per share increased 12.6% when compared to adjusted 2018.
Revenue by Segment
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Forward Guidance
Penske Automotive Group did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report. However, the CEO expressed encouragement with improved business conditions in the U.K. and a stronger order environment as the U.K. officially separated from the European Union.
Positive Outlook
- Improved business conditions in the U.K.
- Stronger order environment in the U.K.
- U.K. officially separated from the European Union at the end of January.
- Revenue increased by 8.1% compared to the prior year.
- Same-store retail automotive revenue increased by 5.5%.
Challenges Ahead
- Challenging market conditions in the U.K. impacted results.
- Foreign exchange rates negatively impacted earnings per share.
- Used Vehicles Gross Profit decreased for the twelve months ended.
- Retail Commercial Truck Same-Store Units decreased.
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