Group 1 Automotive 7% After Q1 Earnings - CEO Touts Strength In UK Operations
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Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) reported Q1 earnings with adjusted EPS of $9.49, surpassing Wall Street expectations of $9.38, and revenues of $4.471 billion, exceeding forecasts of $4.379 billion. Sales increased by 8.2% YoY, while net income from continuing operations decreased by 7.2% YoY to $147.4 million. The company highlighted strong performance in the UK, with parts and service revenues up 5.1% YoY and UK total revenues up 4.7%. GPI also announced the acquisition of dealerships expected to generate $1.0 billion in annual revenues and the disposal of six dealerships in Texas. GPI shares rose 6.6% to $298.10.
April 24, 2024 | 2:24 pm
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Group 1 Automotive reported strong Q1 earnings, surpassing expectations with significant growth in revenues and strategic dealership acquisitions and disposals.
The positive earnings report, exceeding Wall Street expectations, and strategic dealership acquisitions are likely to instill investor confidence in GPI's growth and operational efficiency. The strong performance in the UK and the overall revenue increase contribute to a positive outlook, potentially driving the stock price up in the short term.
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