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AUTOTRADER GROUP PLC ORD 1P (AUTO.L)
LSE513pGBX+7.60p (+1.50%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Autotrader Group plc operates an automotive platform in the United Kingdom.
Historical Price
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50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
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The Narrative
Autotrader Group plc in the Communication Services sector is trading at 513p with a market capitalization of $3.7B. Wall Street consensus targets 562p (18 analysts), implying a +9.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 38% below its 52-week high of 829p, remaining 0.8% below its 200-day moving average. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +9.6% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Annual Financials
| Metric (GBP) · Annual | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | — | £500.20M↓ | £570.90M↓ | £601.10M↓ | £624.30M |
| Gross Profit | £362.90M↑ | £361.20M↓ | £439.20M | — | — |
| Operating Income | — | £275.10M↓ | £345.90M↓ | £373.20M↓ | £388.60M |
| Net Income | — | £233.90M↓ | £256.90M↓ | £282.60M↓ | £293.90M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Autotrader Group plc operates an automotive platform in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Autotrader and Autorama segments. It provides vehicle advertisement on its websites for private sellers, as well as insurance and loan finance pr...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
£3.68B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
13.54
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.67
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
247.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
60.20%
Volume
Today's trading volume
3.45M
Recent News
Auto Trader Group (LSE:AUTO) Stock Gets Fair Value Trim As Analysts Split On Valuation
Auto Trader Group is back in focus after fresh work on valuation frameworks led some analysts to trim price targets, with cuts such as 816 GBp to 794 GBp and 515 GBp to 445 GBp now part of the discussion. These adjustments sit alongside Buy and Underweight ratings that reflect very different views on how much risk and reward is already reflected in current pricing. Read on to see how these shifting targets, and the research behind them, can help you track the evolving Autotrader Group story...
AUTOTRADER GRP (ATDRY) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
AUTOTRADER GRP (ATDRY) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
How The Investment Story For Auto Trader Group (LSE:AUTO) Is Being Rewritten By New Assumptions
Auto Trader Group’s implied fair value has been reset from £6.54 to £5.84, an adjustment of around 11% that puts a fresh spotlight on where the stock might reasonably trade. This move sits against a wide spread of analyst price targets, from more cautious marks near 445 GBp to more optimistic calls up to 794 GBp, as the Street revisits its assumptions. Read on to see what is driving these shifting targets and how you can track the evolving narrative from here. Analyst Price Targets don't...
AUTOTRADER GRP (ATDRY) May Find a Bottom Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock Now
AUTOTRADER GRP (ATDRY) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.
Autotrader Group PLC (ATDRF) Full Year 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Revenue Growth Amidst ...
Autotrader Group PLC (ATDRF) reports a 4% revenue increase and strong AI-driven product development, despite facing profitability challenges and increased carbon emissions.