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GPI Stock Forecast: Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$262
−0.73% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Group 1 Automotive, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $373 — +42.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 37 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$3.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
37 / 100
Median analyst target
$373
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.8%
1M
−16.0%
YTD
−33.2%
1Y
−40.9%
From 52W high
−46.1%
From 52W low
+4.8%
$250
$486
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GPI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Group 1 Automotive, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
37 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
97
Volatility
88
Issuance
69
Quality
51
Accruals
49
Size
30
Revisions
30
Growth
19
Momentum
19

Value (97): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (19): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

GPI stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GPI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$250$300$350$400$450$500Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GPIHigh $450Median $373Low $275

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says12 analysts
8 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $275Median $373High $450

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +42.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 9 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
19 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$435 → $365
7 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual-Weight—
7 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual-Weight$400 → $300
4 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
4 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$440 → $360
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$320 → $275
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
31 July 2026JP MorganDowngradeNeutral$380 → $320
31 July 2026JP MorganDowngradeNeutral—
15 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
15 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$470 → $435
13 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$390 → $380
13 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
10 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$338 → $330
10 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$500 → $440
7 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
27 May 2026UBSInitiatesNeutral—
12 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GPI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

GPI analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−6.9%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
12
Fundamentals

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
10.8×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 72% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.5×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−5.6%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−26.5%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Gross margin
16.0%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.8%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Net margin
1.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.5%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.8%

Higher than 19% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

GPI vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAuto & Truck Dealerships
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.$3.1B
37
CARGCargurus, Inc.$3.3B
99
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.$2.4B
69
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$4.0B
58
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.1B
71
VVVValvoline, Inc.$4.3B
56
DRVNDriven Brands Holdings, Inc.$2.2B
75

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Group 1 Automotive, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest GPI news & analysis

Group 1 Automotive Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

PRNewsWire · 11 Aug 2026positive

Group 1 Automotive announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share. This is consistent with the company's previously announced 10% increase in its annualized dividend rate from $2.00 per share in 2025 to $2.20 per share in 2026.

Why it matters — A GPI watcher would care because the declared dividend reflects a higher payout to shareholders, consistent with the company's announced increase in its annualized dividend rate.

Group 1 Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates on Lower Vehicle Volumes

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026negative

Group 1 Automotive (GPI) missed second-quarter earnings estimates as lower vehicle volumes pressured sales and margins. At the same time, acquisitions have continued to reshape the company's dealership portfolio.

Why it matters — A GPI watcher would care because the earnings miss and declining vehicle volumes signal weaker sales and margin performance, even as portfolio-changing acquisitions proceed.

Group 1 Automotive Appoints Dave Kimbell to Board of Directors

PRNewsWire · 11 Aug 2026positive

Group 1 Automotive announced the appointment of David C. Kimbell to its Board of Directors, effective August 10, 2026.

Why it matters — This adds a new board member whose experience and perspective could influence the company's strategic direction and governance.

New Strong Sell Stocks for August 11th

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026negative

On August 11, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list, along with BZZUF and PMT. This designation reflects a negative ranking by Zacks based on its proprietary methodology.

Why it matters — A GPI watcher would care because an analyst ranking as a Strong Sell signals a bearish assessment of the stock's near-term prospects.

Group 1 Automotive Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 July 2026negative

Group 1 Automotive reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $5.4 billion, gross profit of $861 million, and adjusted net income from continuing operations of $115 million, or $9.61 per diluted share, with results pressured by lower new- and used-vehicle volumes.

Why it matters — The earnings highlight that lower vehicle sales volumes are weighing on the company's financial performance, which is a key concern for GPI investors monitoring top-line and profitability trends.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GPI stock

What is the GPI stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Group 1 Automotive, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $373, with estimates ranging from $275 to $450. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GPI stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Group 1 Automotive, Inc. 37 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GPI?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. ranks 37 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (97 of 100).

Will GPI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +42.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Group 1 Automotive, Inc. 37 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GPI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Group 1 Automotive, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GPI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $275 to $450 over the next 12 months.

How has GPI stock performed over the past year?

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. returned -40.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Group 1 Automotive, Inc. do?

Group 1 Automotive Inc. is a prominent player in the automotive retail industry, specializing in the distribution of a diverse range of new and used vehicles.

What is the latest news on GPI?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 11 Aug 2026): "Group 1 Automotive Board Declares Quarterly Dividend". Group 1 Automotive announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share. This is consistent with the company's previously announced 10% increase in its annualized dividend rate from $2.00 per share in 2025 to $2.20 per share in 2026.

Company

About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Group 1 Automotive Inc. is a prominent player in the automotive retail industry, specializing in the distribution of a diverse range of new and used vehicles. It operates numerous dealership locations across several countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Brazil. The company's primary function is to facilitate the sales and servicing of automobiles, providing consumers with access to an extensive portfolio of automotive brands and models. In addition to vehicle sales, Group 1 Automotive offers a comprehensive array of aftersales services, including maintenance and parts, and collision repair, contributing to a robust aftermarket segment. The dealerships are strategically located to maximize consumer reach and provide tailored services to their respective local markets. Group 1 Automotive Inc. also enhances its customer service offerings with financing and insurance solutions, making it a full-service automotive provider. In the financial market, Group 1 Automotive Inc. holds significance as a representative of the auto retail sector, reflecting consumer demand trends and the economic health related to personal transportation. The company's performance can be indicative of broader trends in automotive market dynamics.

CEO Mr. Daryl Adam Kenningham · 20,452 employees · United States · https://www.group1auto.com