Asbury Automotive Group Inc

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Asbury Automotive Group shares jump 6.3% on earnings beat and buyback update

Asbury Automotive Group shares surged 6.33% in a single day after the company reported second quarter 2026 results that beat earnings expectations and provided an update on its ongoing share repurchases. The stock has returned 17.46% over the past 30 days, though the one-year total shareholder return stands at a more modest 9.38%. The most followed valuation narrative pegs fair value at $235.67, slightly below the last close of $240.99, suggesting the stock is about 2.3% overvalued. Analysts note that the company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.8 times, well below the fair ratio of 13.3 times and the US Specialty Retail average of 20.6 times, indicating the market is pricing in meaningful valuation risk or opportunity.

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Ford, PACCAR, Oshkosh, and Asbury face mixed earnings prospects ahead of Q2 reports

Ford, PACCAR, Oshkosh, and Asbury Automotive are set to report second-quarter 2026 results tomorrow, with none of the four showing a conclusive earnings beat signal according to Zacks Investment Research. Ford carries an Earnings ESP of negative 5.58 percent and a Zacks Rank of 3, with consensus estimates pegging earnings at 33 cents per share on automotive revenues of 45.72 billion dollars, both below year-ago levels. PACCAR has an Earnings ESP of negative 0.05 percent and a Zacks Rank of 3, with consensus earnings of 1.33 dollars per share and Truck, Parts and Other revenues of 7.10 billion dollars. Oshkosh holds an Earnings ESP of negative 1.54 percent and a Zacks Rank of 4, with consensus earnings of 2.60 dollars per share on revenues of 2.57 billion dollars. Asbury Automotive shows an Earnings ESP of negative 0.46 percent and a Zacks Rank of 3, with consensus earnings of 6.30 dollars per share on revenues of 4.46 billion dollars.

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Lithia and Group 1 Best Positioned to Profit from Ford Recalls

Ford's recalls of nearly 950,000 vehicles are pressuring its margins, but dealer groups Lithia Motors and Group 1 Automotive are best positioned to convert recall service traffic into profit. Ford is recalling 565,691 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles for engine-compartment wiring and 387,911 Explorer and Aviator vehicles for a seat defect. Lithia stands out with the broadest domestic franchise footprint and over $1 billion in quarterly aftersales revenue at a 58.9% gross margin, while Group 1 carries meaningful Ford and Lincoln stores and achieved a record U.S. parts and service gross margin of 56.4%. Asbury Automotive ranks third in Ford recall benefit, and Penske Automotive's premium-brand mix limits direct exposure despite running a 59% service gross margin. Ford reports second-quarter results after the close on July 28, 2026.

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Asbury Automotive sets $30 billion revenue goal by 2030

Asbury Automotive Group has set a goal of achieving $30 billion in revenue by 2030, as outlined in its 2025 corporate responsibility report. The company generated more than $17 billion in revenue in 2025, moving closer to that target through continued investment in existing dealerships and acquisitions. Asbury currently operates 158 new vehicle dealerships and 202 franchises across the United States. The report also highlighted the relocation of its corporate team to a new headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, to enhance collaboration and support company goals.

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