Penske Automotive Group (PAG) Stock Overview
A diversified transportation services company, operates automotive and commercial truck dealerships in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Penske Automotive Group, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$216.87 |
| 52 Week High | US$227.00 |
| 52 Week Low | US$140.12 |
| Beta | 0.83 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.07% |
| 3 Month Change | 31.65% |
| 1 Year Change | 15.78% |
| 3 Year Change | 32.68% |
| 5 Year Change | 142.02% |
| Change since IPO | 1,143.70% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 21
PAG: Take Private Proposal And Buyback Legacy Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for Penske Automotive Group from $160 to $205, citing updated fair value analysis that reflects revised assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What’s in the News for Penske Automotive Group Penske Automotive Group received an unsolicited, preliminary and non binding proposal from Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Narrative Update • Aug 07
PAG: Privatization Bid And Solid Operations Will Shape Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Penske Automotive Group has been revised from $185.78 to $211.25, as analysts update their fair value view using a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Penske Automotive Group Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., which together own 72.6% of Penske Automotive Group, submitted an unsolicited, preliminary, non binding proposal to acquire the remaining 27.8% of outstanding shares for US$210 per share in cash.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 21
PAG: Take Private Proposal And Buyback Legacy Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for Penske Automotive Group from $160 to $205, citing updated fair value analysis that reflects revised assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. What’s in the News for Penske Automotive Group Penske Automotive Group received an unsolicited, preliminary and non binding proposal from Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Narrative Update • Aug 07
PAG: Privatization Bid And Solid Operations Will Shape Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Penske Automotive Group has been revised from $185.78 to $211.25, as analysts update their fair value view using a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Penske Automotive Group Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., which together own 72.6% of Penske Automotive Group, submitted an unsolicited, preliminary, non binding proposal to acquire the remaining 27.8% of outstanding shares for US$210 per share in cash.
Narrative Update • Jul 24
PAG: Take Private Proposal And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Penske Automotive Group to $220 from about $231.73, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Penske Automotive Group Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.Seeking Alpha • Jul 22
Penske Automotive Group: Go-Private Deal Appears Likely
Summary Penske Automotive Group surged on a $210 per share take-private bid from Penske Corp and Mitsui, valuing the company at $13.8 billion. Given PAG's undervaluation and resilient business model, I expect the final deal price to exceed the initial $210 offer, likely around $220. PAG's profitability is driven by less-cyclical service and parts, with a luxury market focus providing further earnings stability versus peers. I maintain a "Hold" rating, seeing limited upside from current levels but expecting a deal above $210 to close the persistent public market discount. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 10
PAG: Rising Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Penske Automotive Group to $231.73 from $206.00, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples. What’s in the News for Penske Automotive Group Penske Automotive Group announced a quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share (about 1.4%), approved by the Board of Directors.Narrative Update • Jun 25
PAG: Persistent Buybacks And Rich Dividend Will Sustain An Overstretched Outlook
Analysts kept their $160.00 price target for Penske Automotive Group unchanged, citing updated assumptions that reflect a slightly lower discount rate, modestly revised revenue growth expectations, and a small adjustment to projected profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News Penske Automotive Group's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share, a change of $0.02 per share, or about 1.4%, according to a company announcement.Narrative Update • Jun 10
PAG: Capital Returns And Dealership Adjustments Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Penske Automotive Group from $193.00 to $206.00, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that together support a higher price target framework. What's in the News Penske Automotive Group reported mixed Q1 2026 results, with adjusted earnings ahead of expectations while overall performance reflected softer new vehicle deliveries and stronger used vehicle revenues in the Retail Automotive segment.Narrative Update • May 27
PAG: Ongoing Buybacks And Rising Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Penske Automotive Group to about $186 from roughly $179, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E that together support a modestly higher fair value estimate. What's in the News Penske Automotive Group's board approved a quarterly dividend of $1.42 per share, a $0.02 (roughly 1.4%) increase that marks the 22nd consecutive quarterly dividend raise, payable June 3, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 26, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • May 12
PAG: Buybacks And Dividend Increases Will Support A Steady Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Penske Automotive Group from $155 to $160, reflecting updated assumptions that combine a higher discount rate and P/E outlook with slightly revised expectations for revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Penske Automotive Group repurchased 170,000 shares, about 0.26% of outstanding shares, for US$26.32 million under its ongoing buyback program announced on February 19, 2010 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 24
PAG: Dividend And Buybacks Will Support Attractive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Penske Automotive Group from $195.00 to $193.00 after incorporating updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E into their models. What's in the News The board approved a quarterly dividend of $1.40 per share, described as a 1.4% increase, with a stated forward dividend yield of 3.4%.Narrative Update • Apr 10
PAG: Ongoing Buybacks And Rising Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Penske Automotive Group by about $2 to $179. This reflects updated views on fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 25
PAG: Persistent Buybacks And Rising Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have slightly trimmed their price target on Penske Automotive Group to about $181.11, citing only minor tweaks to fair value assumptions, discount rate, and long-term P/E inputs, rather than any major shift in the underlying outlook. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Penske Automotive Group repurchased 242,589 shares for US$40.39 million, representing 0.37% of its shares under an existing buyback program.Narrative Update • Mar 10
PAG: Dividend Increases And Buybacks Will Drive Future Return Profile
Analysts have slightly increased their price target on Penske Automotive Group to about $181.67 per share, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Penske Automotive Group's board of directors approved a 1.4% increase in the quarterly dividend, adding $0.02 per share to reach $1.40 per share, which represents a forward dividend yield of 3.4% based on the figures provided (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 24
PAG: Dividend Growth And Buybacks Will Support Future Return Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target for Penske Automotive Group slightly higher to about $181 from roughly $180, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margin resilience, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Penske Automotive Group's board approved a 1.4% increase in the quarterly dividend, or $0.02 per share, bringing it to $1.40 per share with a stated forward dividend yield of 3.4% (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 14
Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $1.40
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:PAG ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Narrative Update • Feb 10
PAG: Fair Value Outlook Will Support A Steady Future Return Profile
Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to their price target on Penske Automotive Group, now set around US$180.33. This reflects slightly lower discount rate assumptions, marginal tweaks to long term revenue growth and profit margin estimates, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple in their models.Narrative Update • Jan 26
PAG: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support A Steady Future Return Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target for Penske Automotive Group slightly lower to about US$180.33 from roughly US$180.89. This reflects small adjustments to their assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Analysis Article • Jan 13
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:PAG) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:PAG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11.5x might make it look like a buy...Narrative Update • Jan 11
PAG: Steady Outlook Will Rely On Ongoing Buybacks And Rising Dividends
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Penske Automotive Group to US$180.89, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E, while keeping their overall fair value estimate steady at roughly US$180.89. What's in the News Penske Automotive Group repurchased 198,475 shares between July 1, 2025 and October 24, 2025 for US$33.35 million, representing 0.3% of its shares under the existing buyback program (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Dec 31
We Think Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Dec 24
PAG: Capital Returns Will Continue Amid Stable Outlook And Modest Earnings Risks
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Penske Automotive Group to approximately $181 per share, citing slightly lower discount rate assumptions along with stable long term growth and profitability expectations that support a marginally higher valuation multiple. What's in the News Penske Automotive Group completed a share repurchase tranche between July 1 and October 24, 2025, buying back 198,475 shares, or about 0.3% of shares outstanding, for $33.35 million (Key Developments) Since the February 19, 2010 authorization, the company has repurchased a total of 30,698,231 shares, representing 38.31% of its shares, for approximately $2.28 billion, underscoring a long running capital return program (Key Developments) The Board of Directors approved a 4.5% increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.38 per share, marking the 20th consecutive quarterly dividend increase (Key Developments) The higher dividend will be paid on December 2, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2025, providing a near term cash return alongside ongoing buybacks (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Remains effectively unchanged at approximately $181 per share, indicating no material shift in the intrinsic value assessment.Narrative Update • Dec 10
PAG Will Continue Returning Capital While Modest Earnings Risks Persist
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Penske Automotive Group by approximately 1 dollar to reflect slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth and a marginally higher future earnings multiple, partially offset by a small reduction in projected profit margins and a higher discount rate. What's in the News Completed a long running share repurchase program, buying back 198,475 shares between July 1 and October 24, 2025, for 33.35 million dollars, and totaling 30,698,231 shares, or 38.31 percent of shares outstanding, repurchased since the buyback began in 2010 (company buyback update) Continued returning capital to shareholders through an increased quarterly dividend of 1.38 dollars per share, up 4.5 percent, or 0.06 dollars, marking the 20th consecutive quarterly dividend increase, payable December 2, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2025 (company dividend announcement) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly to approximately 180.89 dollars from 179.86 dollars, reflecting a modest upward revision in intrinsic value.Analysis Article • Dec 07
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG)
Key Insights Penske Automotive Group's estimated fair value is US$169 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Penske...Analysis Article • Nov 10
Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. ( NYSE:PAG ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Narrative Update • Oct 29
Steady Dividend Increases And Digital Advancements Will Support Long Term Value
Narrative Update on Penske Automotive Group Analysts have maintained the fair value estimate for Penske Automotive Group at $179.86. This reflects steady expectations, as key underlying assumptions saw only marginal adjustments.Narrative Update • Oct 14
Aging Fleets And Digital Investment Will Sustain Long Term Value
Analysts have raised their price target for Penske Automotive Group by approximately $2.29, citing updated forecasts for profit margins and overall financial performance. What's in the News From April 1, 2025 to July 30, 2025, Penske Automotive Group repurchased 496,273 shares, representing 0.74% of its outstanding shares, for a total of $71.32 million.Analysis Article • Oct 03
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG)
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Sep 19
Is Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 06
There's No Escaping Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:PAG) Muted Earnings
Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:PAG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13x might make it look like a buy...Narrative Update • Sep 05
Aging Fleets And Digital Investment Will Sustain Long Term Value
With both the consensus analyst price target and key valuation metrics such as discount rate and future P/E ratio remaining effectively unchanged, analyst sentiment and fair value estimate for Penske Automotive Group are stable at $177.57. What's in the News Repurchased 496,273 shares for $71.32 million, completing 38.01% of buyback announced in 2010.Seeking Alpha • Feb 14
Penske Automotive Group: Turning The Corner (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Penske Automotive Group's Retail Automotive segment shows accelerating growth in new car unit sales and improving margins, setting up for EPS growth in 2025. The company made strategic acquisitions worth $786 million in 2024, enhancing its asset base and positioning it well for future growth. Despite challenges in the commercial truck segment, signs of increasing freight activity suggest potential improvement in 2026. Penske's strong balance sheet, disciplined capital management, and best-in-class dividend yield make it an attractive investment, now rated as a Buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 23
Penske Automotive Has Compounded Intrinsic Value By 17% A Year Since 2019 And Remains Attractively Valued
Summary Penske Automotive Group has compounded NOPAT by 17% annually since 2019, reflecting significant post-pandemic growth and increased earnings power. Despite declining balance sheet efficiency, ROIC has marginally improved from 6.4% to 6.6%, showcasing stable profitability. The firm's intrinsic value has doubled since 2019, with a PEBV of 1.33, indicating attractive valuation and strong future growth potential. Penske's diverse global operations and robust revenue streams position it well for sustained profitability and market confidence. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| PAG | US Specialty Retail | US Market | |
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| 7D | -1.4% | -3.2% | -1.5% |
| 1Y | 15.8% | -6.5% | 17.9% |
Return vs Industry: PAG exceeded the US Specialty Retail industry which returned -4.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PAG underperformed the US Market which returned 18.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PAG volatility | |
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| PAG Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement | 7.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: PAG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: PAG's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1990 | 28,600 | Roger Penske | www.penskeautomotive.com |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., a diversified transportation services company, operates automotive and commercial truck dealerships in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Retail Automotive, Retail Commercial Truck, Other, and Non-Automotive Investments. The company operates franchise dealerships under franchise agreements with various automotive manufacturers and distributors.
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| PAG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$14.22b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$906.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$32.20b |
15.7x
P/E Ratio0.4x
P/S RatioIs PAG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PAG income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$32.20b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$27.00b |
| Gross Profit | US$5.20b |
| Other Expenses | US$4.29b |
| Earnings | US$906.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 13.80 |
| Gross Margin | 16.15% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.81% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 117.6% |
How did PAG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.7%
Current Dividend Yield41%
Payout RatioDoes PAG pay a reliable dividends?
See PAG dividend history and benchmarks| Penske Automotive Group dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Aug 14 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Sep 01 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 9 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 9 days |
Does PAG pay a reliable dividends?
See PAG dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/21 22:44 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. is covered by 24 analysts. 10 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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| John Babcock | Barclays |
| Michael Albanese | Benchmark Company |
| Andrew Fung | Berenberg |