Penske Automotive Group reported a strong fourth quarter with record revenue, earnings before taxes, net income, and earnings per share. The company's performance was driven by strong retail automotive and commercial truck vehicle margins, a 26% increase in same-store retail automotive gross profit, and continued strong earnings from Penske Transportation Solutions.
Income from continuing operations increased by 55% to $310.4 million.
Earnings per share increased by 59.4% to $3.97.
Adjusted income from continuing operations increased by 60% to $320.5 million.
Adjusted earnings per share increased by 64.7% to $4.10.
Penske Automotive Group did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report. However, they highlighted their target of 150,000 unit sales and $100 million of earnings before taxes for CarShop by the end of 2023.
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