Autotrader Group (AUTO) Stock Overview
Operates an automotive platform in the United Kingdom. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Autotrader Group plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£4.45 |
| 52 Week High | UK£8.44 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£4.19 |
| Beta | 0.69 |
| 1 Month Change | -10.02% |
| 3 Month Change | -5.92% |
| 1 Year Change | -44.13% |
| 3 Year Change | -28.16% |
| 5 Year Change | -23.04% |
| Change since IPO | 73.71% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 29
AUTO: Future EPS Support And Margins Will Underpin Repriced P/E
Analysts have adjusted the implied fair value on Auto Trader Group to £5.84 from £6.54, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E, even as recent Street research shows a mix of higher and lower price targets, including revisions to £7.94, £6.30 and £4.45. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Auto Trader Group reflects a split view, with both bullish and bearish analysts adjusting their targets and ratings as they rework assumptions around growth, execution and valuation.Analysis Article • May 26
UK£6.11: That's What Analysts Think Autotrader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
Shareholders might have noticed that Autotrader Group plc ( LON:AUTO ) filed its yearly result this time last week. The...Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 29
AUTO: Future EPS Support And Margins Will Underpin Repriced P/E
Analysts have adjusted the implied fair value on Auto Trader Group to £5.84 from £6.54, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E, even as recent Street research shows a mix of higher and lower price targets, including revisions to £7.94, £6.30 and £4.45. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Auto Trader Group reflects a split view, with both bullish and bearish analysts adjusting their targets and ratings as they rework assumptions around growth, execution and valuation.Analysis Article • May 26
UK£6.11: That's What Analysts Think Autotrader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Is Worth After Its Latest Results
Shareholders might have noticed that Autotrader Group plc ( LON:AUTO ) filed its yearly result this time last week. The...Narrative Update • May 06
AUTO: Future Margin Resilience Will Support Repriced P/E Despite Recent Downgrades
Analysts have trimmed the Autotrader Group price target by £1.19 per share. This reflects a slightly lower fair value estimate and a higher discount rate, along with modest adjustments to long term P/E assumptions following recent target cuts and a downgrade from several banks.Narrative Update • Apr 21
AUTO: Future Margin Resilience Will Support Repriced P/E And Fair Value Estimate
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Auto Trader Group has been reduced to £5.15, reflecting a series of target cuts from multiple banks as analysts factor in a slightly lower fair value estimate and a modestly adjusted future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious stance on Auto Trader Group, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings to reflect a reassessment of fair value and execution risks.Narrative Update • Apr 07
AUTO: Future Margin Resilience Will Support Repriced P/E Multiple
Autotrader Group's updated analyst price target moves lower, with fair value now at £6.98 from £8.60. Analysts factor in a higher discount rate, slightly softer revenue growth expectations, modestly lower profit margins and a reduced future P/E of 21.63x from 25.22x, in line with recent target cuts from Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, Berenberg and Morgan Stanley.
Narrative Update • Mar 24
AUTO: Recent Rating Shifts Will Set Up A Future Repricing Opportunity
Auto Trader Group's analyst price target has been marked down, reflected in a fair value move from about £10.05 to £8.90, as analysts point to lower price targets across several firms and slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Auto Trader Group has leaned cautious on price targets, but there are still some clear positives that stand out for you as an investor.
Narrative Update • Mar 10
AUTO: 2026 Pricing Power And Execution Risks Will Temper Market Optimism
The analyst price target for Auto Trader Group has been cut by £1.65 per share to reflect lower fair value assumptions, slightly higher discount rates and modestly softer expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples that are broadly in line with recent target reductions from several research houses. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Auto Trader Group point to a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in some cases, lowering ratings.Narrative Update • Feb 24
AUTO: 2026 Pricing Power And Execution Risks Will Shape Market Expectations
The analyst price target for Auto Trader Group has been cut by £0.96, with recent Street research pointing to lower fair value estimates and P/E assumptions, alongside questions around pricing and leading brokers trimming their targets into the £630 to £665 range and shifting stances toward more neutral ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more cautious tone around Auto Trader Group, with several bearish analysts reducing price targets and questioning how much upside is left at current P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 09
AUTO: Street Downgrades Will Set Up A Repricing Opportunity
The updated analyst price target for Auto Trader Group shows a modest reset, with fair value edging from £10.40 to about £10.05 as analysts factor in slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, a higher discount rate, and recent Street target cuts, while forecast profit margins and future P/E expectations remain broadly supportive. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Auto Trader Group has shifted toward a more cautious stance overall, with several firms trimming price targets and, in some cases, downgrading their recommendations.Analysis Article • Jan 27
Autotrader Group plc's (LON:AUTO) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
It's not a stretch to say that Autotrader Group plc's ( LON:AUTO ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 15.7x right...Narrative Update • Jan 26
AUTO: 2026 Pricing Power And Capital Returns Will Shape Market Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Auto Trader Group from £6.35 to £5.95, reflecting a lower blended price target across recent research as firms reset assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Auto Trader Group shows a clear tilt toward more cautious assumptions on pricing power, growth prospects and valuation multiples, even where ratings have been maintained or slightly improved.Narrative Update • Jan 10
AUTO: 2026 Pricing Debate And Dividend Actions Will Shape Future Expectations
Our analyst price target for Auto Trader Group has edged down from £6.36 to £6.35. This reflects a blend of recent Street moves, with several firms resetting targets to around £6.30 to £6.50 and flagging questions around 2026 pricing, while still seeing room for more balanced risk and reward in the shares.Analysis Article • Jan 09
Here's Why Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Narrative Update • Dec 26
AUTO: Diverging Broker Views And Dividend Actions Will Shape Future Expectations
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Auto Trader Group to about £6.30 per share from roughly £7.70, citing a slightly higher discount rate despite marginal improvements in long term revenue growth and profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a cautious reassessment of Auto Trader Group, with bearish analysts highlighting a less compelling risk reward profile at current levels.Narrative Update • Dec 12
AUTO: Cautious Outlook Will Shape Expectations After Key Price Objective Cut
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Auto Trader Group from approximately 770 GBp to around 630 GBp, reflecting more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples, despite some supportive broker commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Auto Trader Group highlights a mixed but increasingly cautious backdrop, with the latest price target moves pointing to heightened scrutiny of the company’s valuation and execution risks.Analysis Article • Nov 24
Why Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Could Be Worth Watching
Auto Trader Group plc ( LON:AUTO ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Half-Yearly Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Auto Trader Group plc ( LON:AUTO ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares fell 3.7...Analysis Article • Nov 01
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Auto Trader Group is UK£8.17 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Oct 11
Should You Be Adding Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) To Your Watchlist Today?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Aug 12
Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Jul 25
Calculating The Fair Value Of Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO)
Key Insights Auto Trader Group's estimated fair value is UK£7.83 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Auto Trader...
New Narrative • Nov 25
Co-Driver AI And Electric Innovations Empower Revenue Growth Amid Market Challenges
Strategic focus on enhancing Deal Builder and Co-Driver AI suite likely to drive revenue growth and improve net margins through customer engagement and operational efficiency.Shareholder Returns
| AUTO | GB Interactive Media and Services | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.07% | 1.0% | -1.5% |
| 1Y | -44.1% | -38.9% | 17.2% |
Return vs Industry: AUTO underperformed the UK Interactive Media and Services industry which returned -37.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AUTO underperformed the UK Market which returned 18% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AUTO volatility | |
|---|---|
| AUTO Average Weekly Movement | 4.9% |
| Interactive Media and Services Industry Average Movement | 4.9% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: AUTO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: AUTO's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1,239 | Nathan Coe | www.autotrader.co.uk |
Autotrader Group plc operates an automotive platform in the United Kingdom. It operates through Auto Trader and Autorama segments. The company provides vehicle advertisement on its websites for private sellers, as well as insurance and loan finance products to consumers; and display advertising on its websites for manufacturers and their advertising agencies.
Autotrader Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| AUTO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£3.60b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£293.90m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£624.30m |
12.3x
P/E Ratio5.8x
P/S RatioIs AUTO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AUTO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£624.30m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£130.30m |
| Gross Profit | UK£494.00m |
| Other Expenses | UK£200.10m |
| Earnings | UK£293.90m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jun 08, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.36 |
| Gross Margin | 79.13% |
| Net Profit Margin | 47.08% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 40.1% |
How did AUTO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.6%
Current Dividend Yield34%
Payout RatioDoes AUTO pay a reliable dividends?
See AUTO dividend history and benchmarks| Autotrader Group dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Aug 27 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 25 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 83 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 112 days |
Does AUTO pay a reliable dividends?
See AUTO dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/03 13:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/03 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Autotrader Group plc is covered by 25 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Ross | Barclays |
| William Larwood | Berenberg |
| Annick Maas | Bernstein |