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Autotrader Group plc to Report First Half, 2027 Results on Nov 05, 2026 Autotrader Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2027 results on Nov 05, 2026 Announcement • Dec 10
Auto Trader Group plc Announces Catherine Faiers Stepping Down from the Director, Effective December 9, 2025 Auto Trader Group plc announced that Catherine Faiers will step down from the Autotrader Board with effect from December 9, 2025. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, Catherine will remain an employee of the Group until February 27, 2026. The announcement complies with section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006. Announcement • Nov 07
Auto Trader Group plc Announces Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended 30 September 2025, Payable on 26 January 2026 Auto Trader Group plc announced an interim dividend of 3.8 pence per share for the six months ended 30 September 2025 (30 September 2024: 3.5 pence per share) has been declared by the Directors, totalling £31.5 million (30 September 2024: £31.5 million) based on the number of shares eligible for distribution as at 30 September 2025. The interim dividend is payable on 26 January 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 January 2026. No provision has been made for the interim dividend and there are no income tax consequences. Announcement • Oct 31
Auto Trader Group plc Announces Catherine Faiers Steps Down as Chief Operating Officer Auto Trader Group plc announced that Catherine Faiers has informed the Board of her intention to step down as Chief Operating Officer in order to take up a CEO position at another UK listed company. The Company will implement a smooth and orderly transition, with details of succession arrangements and the final leaving date for Catherine to be shared in due course. Announcement • Sep 19
Auto Trader Group plc Declares Final Dividend for the Year Ended March 31, 2025 Auto Trader Group plc declared of final dividend of 7.1 pence per ordinary share for the year ended 31 March 2025, at the AGM held on September 18, 2025. Announcement • Jul 03
Auto Trader Group plc Announced the Appointment of Adam Douglas Otho Jay as a Director, Effective July 1, 2025 Auto Trader Group plc announced the appointment of Mr. Adam Douglas Otho Jay as a director. Date of Appointment is July 1, 2025. Announcement • Jun 13
Auto Trader Group plc to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Nov 06, 2025 Auto Trader Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Nov 06, 2025 Announcement • May 30
Auto Trader Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Final Results on Jun 27, 2025 Auto Trader Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 final results on Jun 27, 2025 Declared Dividend • Dec 30
First half dividend of UK£0.035 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.035. Ex-date: 2nd January 2025 Payment date: 24th January 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (32% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (29% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 29% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 34% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Declared Dividend • Nov 10
First half dividend of UK£0.035 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.035. Ex-date: 2nd January 2025 Payment date: 24th January 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 0.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (32% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (29% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 29% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 35% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Nov 07
Auto Trader Group plc Declares Interim Dividend for the First Half of 2025, Payable on January 24, 2025 Auto Trader Group plc announced for the first half of 2025, the Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.5 pence per share. The interim dividend will be paid on 24 January 2025 to members on the register on 3 January 2025. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.28 (vs UK£0.25 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.28 (up from UK£0.25 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£570.9m (up 14% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£256.9m (up 9.8% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 45% (down from 47% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Interactive Media and Services industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year. Announcement • Jun 02
Auto Trader Group plc Recommends Final Dividend for the Year Ended March 31, 2024, Payable on 27 September 2024 Auto Trader Group plc recommending a final dividend of 6.4 pence per share. Subject to shareholders' approval at the Annual General Meeting ('AGM') on 19 September 2024, the final dividend will be paid on 27 September 2024 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 30 August 2024. The total dividend for the year is therefore 9.6 pence per share (2023: 8.4 pence per share). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 27
Now 21% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at €8.50. The fair value is estimated to be €10.73, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 23% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 19%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.2% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 11% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Apr 27
Auto Trader Group plc Announces Not Seek Re-Election of David Keens as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Moonpig Group plc informed that David Keens, senior independent non-executive director, will not seek re-election to the Board of Auto Trader Group plc (Auto Trader) at its AGM and will formally retire from the board of Auto Trader at the conclusion of its AGM on 19 September 2024. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 26
Now 20% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days, currently trading at €8.15. The fair value is estimated to be €10.21, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 23% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 19%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 17% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 27% in the next 2 years. Announcement • Mar 22
Auto Trader Group plc Announces Board Changes Auto Trader Group plc announced the appointments of two Independent Non-Executive Directors to the Board. Geeta Gopalan and Amanda James will join the Board with effect from 1 May 2024 and 1 July 2024, respectively. Geeta and Amanda will also join the Audit, Remuneration, Corporate Responsibility and Nomination Committees. With effect from the conclusion of the 2024 AGM on 19 September 2024, Geeta will be appointed as Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair, and Amanda will be appointed as Audit Committee Chair, subject to shareholder approval. These appointments are part of the Board's long-term succession planning given David Keens and Jill Easterbrook will come to the end of their third three-year terms in 2024, and therefore will not stand for re-election at the 2024 AGM. Geeta currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of Funding Circle plc, Intrum S.A., and as a Trustee of The Old Vic Theatre. She is also a Non-Executive Director of Virgin Money UK PLC, and will step down from this role on 30 June 2024 at the end of her term. She has been appointed as Non-Executive Director at NatWest Group plc effective 1July 2024. She previously served as a Non-Executive Director of Dechra Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ultra Electronics Plc, Wizink Bank SA, and Vocalink. She has over 25 years of experience in financial services and retail banking, particularly payments and digital innovation. Amanda is currently the Chief Financial Officer of NEXT Plc. Amanda brings not only deep expertise in finance but also strong consumer, retail, and multi-channel experience. Amanda has already announced her intention to retire from NEXT at the end of September 2024, and will step down from the NEXT Board with effect from 26 July 2024. Amanda has also been appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee member of British Land Company plc with effect from 1 July 2024. Upon Geeta and Amanda's appointment, the Board will comprise seven Independent Non-Executive Directors, three Executive Directors and a Non-Executive Chair. Following the AGM, the number of Independent Non-Executive Directors will reduce to five, and Board will meet the targets set out in LR 9.8.6(9)(a), with 67% women on the Board; the role of Senior Independent Director being held by a woman; and two directors being from a minority ethnic background. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 14
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 3.1% to €8.20. The fair value is estimated to be €10.36, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 23% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 19%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 18% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 27% in the next 2 years. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 28
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.032 per share at 1.2% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 January 2024. Payment date: 26 January 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 34% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.7%). Announcement • Nov 10
Auto Trader Group plc Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on 26 January 2024 For first half of 2024, the Board of Auto Trader Group plc has declared an interim dividend of 3.2 pence per share. The interim dividend will be paid on 26 January 2024 to members on the register on 5 January 2024. Buying Opportunity • Oct 18
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 4.0%. The fair value is estimated to be €9.01, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 18% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 15%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.4% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 9.4% per annum over the same time period. Buying Opportunity • Sep 19
Now 23% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 5.5%. The fair value is estimated to be €8.92, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 18% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 15%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.4% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 9.3% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Sep 15
Auto Trader Group plc Approves Declaration of Final Dividend for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 Auto Trader Group plc at its annual general meeting held on 14 September 2023, approved a resolution to declare a final dividend of 5.6 pence per ordinary share for the year ended 31 March 2023. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 17
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.056 per share at 1.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 24 August 2023. Payment date: 22 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 34% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.8%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.9%). Buying Opportunity • Aug 09
Now 20% undervalued The stock has been flat over the last 90 days. The fair value is estimated to be €8.91, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 18% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 15%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.4% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 9.2% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Jul 02
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.25 (vs UK£0.26 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.25 (down from UK£0.26 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£500.2m (up 16% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£233.9m (down 4.4% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 47% (down from 57% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.5% growth forecast for the Interactive Media and Services industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Jun 02
Auto Trader Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 14, 2023 Auto Trader Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 14, 2023. Reported Earnings • Jun 02
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.25 (vs UK£0.26 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.25 (down from UK£0.26 in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£500.2m (up 16% from FY 2022). Net income: UK£233.9m (down 4.4% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 47% (down from 57% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.9% growth forecast for the Interactive Media and Services industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 15% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 5% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • May 25
Auto Trader Group plc Announces Executive Changes Autoliv Inc. announced that Petra Albuschus will join the company as Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Sustainability and will become a member of the Autoliv Executive Management Team. She will succeed Per Ericsonwho will retire. Petra Albuschus joins Autoliv from Swedish retail company ICA Gruppen AB where she serves as Chief Human Resources Officer and a member of the ICA Gruppen executive management team. In her career, Petra has accumulated valuable leadership and logistics experience from ICA Gruppen and from Procter & Gamble.Petra succeeds Per Ericson who will retire. Board Change • Apr 02
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 7 experienced directors. 1 highly experienced director. Independent Non-Executive Director Jazz Gakhal was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 29
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.028 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 January 2023. Payment date: 27 January 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 33% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.1%). Buying Opportunity • Dec 20
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 14%. The fair value is estimated to be €7.49, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.8% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 7.1%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 21% in 2 years. Earnings is forecast to grow by 13% in the next 2 years. Reported Earnings • Nov 16
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.12 (vs UK£0.13 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.12 (down from UK£0.13 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£249.8m (up 16% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£115.2m (down 5.3% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 46% (down from 56% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Interactive Media and Services industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Reported Earnings • Nov 11
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.12 (vs UK£0.13 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.12 (down from UK£0.13 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£249.8m (up 16% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£115.2m (down 5.3% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 46% (down from 56% in 1H 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Interactive Media and Services industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Sep 30
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 11%. The fair value is estimated to be €7.08, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 10% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 5.5% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 18
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.055 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 25 August 2022. Payment date: 23 September 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 32% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 1.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.8%). Reported Earnings • May 27
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.26 (vs UK£0.13 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.26 (up from UK£0.13 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£432.7m (up 65% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£244.7m (up 92% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 57% (up from 49% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 5.9%, compared to a 19% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 1% per year whereas the company’s share price has remained flat. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 30
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.027 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 06 January 2022. Payment date: 28 January 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 38% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.1%). Reported Earnings • Nov 12
First half 2022 earnings released: EPS UK£0.13 (vs UK£0.056 in 1H 2021) The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2022 results: Revenue: UK£215.4m (up 82% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£121.7m (up 126% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 56% (up from 46% in 1H 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 19% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 19
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.05 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 August 2021. Payment date: 24 September 2021. Trailing yield: 0.8%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.0%). Reported Earnings • Jul 03
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.13 (vs UK£0.22 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: UK£262.8m (down 29% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£127.8m (down 38% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 49% (down from 56% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 17% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 12
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.13 (vs UK£0.22 in FY 2020) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: UK£262.8m (down 29% from FY 2020). Net income: UK£127.8m (down 38% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 49% (down from 56% in FY 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 15% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 13
New 90-day high: €6.70 The company is up 7.0% from its price of €6.24 on 13 November 2020. The German market is up 11% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Interactive Media and Services industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €4.87 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 07
New 90-day high: €6.68 The company is up 7.0% from its price of €6.23 on 09 October 2020. The German market is up 8.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Interactive Media and Services industry, which is down 7.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €5.40 per share. Reported Earnings • Nov 06
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.056 The company reported a poor first half result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: UK£118.2m (down 37% from 1H 2020). Net income: UK£53.8m (down 48% from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 46% (down from 55% in 1H 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 21% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 06
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.2%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 7.4%, compared to a 29% growth forecast for the Interactive Media and Services industry in Germany. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 05
New 90-day high: €6.51 The company is up 8.0% from its price of €6.02 on 06 August 2020. The German market is down 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Interactive Media and Services industry, which is down 6.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €3.99 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 14
New 90-day high: €6.35 The company is up 9.0% from its price of €5.83 on 16 July 2020. The German market is up 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Interactive Media and Services industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €4.00 per share. Announcement • Aug 01
Auto Trader Group plc (LSE:AUTO) acquired Blue Owl Network Ltd. Auto Trader Group plc (LSE:AUTO) acquired Blue Owl Network Ltd on July 31, 2020.
Auto Trader Group plc (LSE:AUTO) completed the acquisition of Blue Owl Network Ltd on July 31, 2020. Announcement • Jun 20
Auto Trader Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2021 Results on Jun 10, 2021 Auto Trader Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2021 results at 7:24 AM, GMT Standard Time on Jun 10, 2021 
