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:AUTO
AUTO Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range666.00p - 899.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume64.10K
Average Volume (3M)2.80M
Market Cap
£6.66B
Enterprise Value7.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£18.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£34.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.4
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
May 04, 2025EPS Estimate
15.9Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jan 02, 2025Dividend Yield1.31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding880,097,300
10 Day Avg. Volume3,959,898
30 Day Avg. Volume2,802,459
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.14
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)11.10
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)21.70
P/FCF Ratio21.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
885.80pPrice Target Upside19.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
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Auto Trader News
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Auto Trader Announces Share Transfer Amidst Internal RestructuringPremiumCompany Announcements
Auto Trader Executes Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value
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Auto Trader Executes Share Buyback to Enhance Market Position
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Auto Trader Enhances Shareholder Value with Share Buyback
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Auto Trader Executes Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value
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Auto Trader’s Amanda James Joins Rightmove BoardPremiumCompany Announcements
Auto Trader Group Announces Total Voting Rights Update
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consumer EngagementThe platform continues to see strong levels of activity, with record consumer engagement and Auto Trader's lead over the next nearest marketplace competitor increasing significantly.
Financial PerformanceAuto Trader has reported a mixed set of H125 results with revenue in-line with company consensus, while group operating profit came in c.3% ahead, supported by a strong core Auto Trader margin.
Market DynamicsUsed car demand increased, and there is evidence of stabilization in retail prices, indicating some positive market dynamics.
Bears Say
Market OutlookAuto Trader's recent results raised questions on the current market backdrop and more subdued outlook, indicating challenges are likely to persist.
Regulatory ChallengesGrowing concerns about the evolving UK Banks Motor Finance review and recent judgement add noise to the narrative, influencing sentiment negatively.
Valuation ConcernsAuto Trader's valuation premium is considered unwarranted and at risk of further de-rating, with a lack of earnings momentum ahead.
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Ownership Overview
0.40% Insiders
10.26%
Mutual Funds
0.02% Other Institutional Investors
75.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by Auto Trader
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
AUTO FAQ
What was Auto Trader’s price range in the past 12 months?
Auto Trader lowest share price was 666.00p and its highest was 899.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Auto Trader’s market cap?
Auto Trader’s market cap is £6.66B.
When is Auto Trader’s upcoming earnings report date?
Auto Trader’s upcoming earnings report date is May 04, 2025 which is in 37 days.
How were Auto Trader’s earnings last quarter?
Auto Trader released its earnings results on Nov 07, 2024. The company reported 0.156p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.151p by 0.005p.
Is Auto Trader overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Auto Trader’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Auto Trader pay dividends?
Auto Trader pays a Annually dividend of 9.9p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.31%. See more information on Auto Trader dividends here
What is Auto Trader’s EPS estimate?
Auto Trader’s EPS estimate is 15.9.
How many shares outstanding does Auto Trader have?
Auto Trader has 880,097,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Auto Trader’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Auto Trader reported an EPS of 0.156p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.151p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.162%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Auto Trader?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:AUTO
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Auto Trader Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
885.80p (19.12% Upside)
885.80p (19.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:AUTO Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
50.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Auto Trader
Auto Trader Group plc operates in the digital automotive marketplace in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company provides vehicle advertisement on its websites for private sellers, as well as insurance and loan financing products to consumers; and display advertising on its websites for manufacturers and their advertising agencies. It offers its products to retailers, home traders, and logistics firms. Auto Trader Group plc was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
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AUTO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
885.80p
▲(19.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering AUTO
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
7/9 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+19.99%
initiated a sell rating 3 days ago
Copying Lisa Yang's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 77.78% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +19.99% per trade.
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