Group 1 Automotive reported record full-year revenues and gross profits, driven by strong performance across all business lines, particularly in parts and service. Despite a challenging fourth quarter marked by asset impairments and restructuring charges, the company demonstrated resilience and continued its disciplined capital allocation strategy, including significant share repurchases.
Record full-year revenues of $22.6 billion, a 13.2% increase over the prior year.
positiveRecord full-year gross profits of $3.6 billion, an 11.8% increase over the prior year.
positiveRecord full-year parts and service gross profit of $1.6 billion, a 15.9% increase over the prior year.
positiveRepurchased approximately 10.1% of the Company's outstanding common shares in full year 2025 for $554.8 million.
positiveCurrent quarter net income from continuing operations was $43.0 million, a significant decrease from $94.6 million in the prior-year quarter.
negativeCurrent quarter diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations was $3.47, down from $7.08 in the prior-year quarter.
negativeCurrent quarter net income included $68.2 million of non-cash asset impairment charges.
negativeFull year 2025 net income from continuing operations was $323.7 million, a decrease from $497.0 million in the prior year, impacted by $192.8 million in asset impairment charges.
negativeFull year 2025 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $25.13, down from $36.72 in the prior year.
negativeSG&A expenses as a % of GP increased by 304 bps year-over-year for the full year.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.
The fourth quarter capped off a record year for Group 1.
Our revenues totaled $22.6 billion, up 13.2% year over year.
We achieved record revenues across all of our major business lines and record gross profits in parts and service and F&I, showing the continued strength and resilience of our diversified business model and our relentless focus on operational excellence.
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