Research Analysts Offer Predictions for PAG Q2 Earnings

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Penske Automotive Group in a research report issued on Wednesday, May 14th. Zacks Research analyst L. Sahu now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $3.53 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $3.46. The consensus estimate for Penske Automotive Group’s current full-year earnings is $13.86 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Penske Automotive Group’s Q4 2025 earnings at $3.28 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $13.65 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $3.75 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $3.48 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $3.52 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $3.49 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $14.99 EPS.

Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 30th. The company reported $3.39 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.27 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $7.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.68 billion. Penske Automotive Group had a return on equity of 18.05% and a net margin of 3.02%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $3.21 earnings per share.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Citigroup assumed coverage on Penske Automotive Group in a report on Wednesday, April 23rd. They set a “buy” rating and a $185.00 target price on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Penske Automotive Group from $165.00 to $140.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 27th. Stephens reiterated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $140.00 price target on shares of Penske Automotive Group in a research report on Monday, May 5th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded Penske Automotive Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has assigned a hold rating and five have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $165.00.

Penske Automotive Group Price Performance

NYSE:PAG opened at $166.32 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $152.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $158.64. The firm has a market cap of $11.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.10 and a beta of 0.90. Penske Automotive Group has a 52-week low of $134.05 and a 52-week high of $180.12. The company has a quick ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22.

Penske Automotive Group announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, May 14th that permits the company to buyback $250.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 2.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Penske Automotive Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 3rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 27th will be issued a dividend of $1.26 per share. This represents a $5.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.03%. This is a positive change from Penske Automotive Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.22. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 27th. Penske Automotive Group’s payout ratio is currently 34.37%.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director John Barr sold 1,529 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $155.45, for a total value of $237,683.05. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 51.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PAG. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. bought a new position in Penske Automotive Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $40,000. UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in Penske Automotive Group by 421.5% in the 1st quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 339 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 274 shares during the period. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in Penske Automotive Group by 51.9% in the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 398 shares of the company’s stock worth $57,000 after buying an additional 136 shares during the period. Brooklyn Investment Group increased its position in Penske Automotive Group by 353.0% in the 1st quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 453 shares of the company’s stock worth $65,000 after buying an additional 353 shares during the period. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in Penske Automotive Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $76,000. 77.08% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Penske Automotive Group Company Profile

Penske Automotive Group, Inc, a diversified transportation services company, operates automotive and commercial truck dealerships worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Retail Automotive, Retail Commercial Truck, Other, and Non-Automotive Investments. It operates dealerships under franchise agreements with various automotive manufacturers and distributors.