Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Acquires 2,235 Shares of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. $GPI

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) by 349.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,874 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,235 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp’s holdings in Group 1 Automotive were worth $1,257,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its position in Group 1 Automotive by 3.0% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 7,766 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,966,000 after acquiring an additional 227 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Group 1 Automotive by 20.3% in the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 37,028 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,143,000 after purchasing an additional 6,239 shares during the last quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd bought a new position in shares of Group 1 Automotive in the first quarter valued at approximately $229,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Group 1 Automotive by 6.2% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 41,872 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,993,000 after purchasing an additional 2,452 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new position in shares of Group 1 Automotive during the second quarter valued at approximately $132,000. 99.92% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on GPI shares. Benchmark reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Group 1 Automotive in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Group 1 Automotive from $510.00 to $490.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Group 1 Automotive from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley set a $460.00 price objective on shares of Group 1 Automotive in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Evercore ISI assumed coverage on shares of Group 1 Automotive in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $500.00 price objective for the company. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $475.14.

Group 1 Automotive Stock Down 2.3%

GPI opened at $354.80 on Friday. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. has a twelve month low of $351.27 and a twelve month high of $490.09. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $400.80 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $421.22. The stock has a market cap of $4.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.19 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a quick ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The company reported $8.49 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $9.36 by ($0.87). The business had revenue of $5.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.71 billion. Group 1 Automotive had a net margin of 1.44% and a return on equity of 17.00%. Group 1 Automotive’s revenue for the quarter was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $10.02 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts expect that Group 1 Automotive, Inc. will post 41 earnings per share for the current year.

Group 1 Automotive Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, December 1st were issued a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Group 1 Automotive’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 7.00%.

Group 1 Automotive declared that its board has approved a share buyback program on Tuesday, November 11th that authorizes the company to repurchase $500.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 10.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Key Headlines Impacting Group 1 Automotive

Here are the key news stories impacting Group 1 Automotive this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators point to above‑average financial growth and a longer‑term upside thesis for Group 1 based on margin recovery and scale benefits, which could support a rebound if execution continues. Is Group 1 Automotive (GPI) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think “Yes”
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted a roughly $640M revenue lift from recent acquisitions and a record ~$3.6B gross profit, suggesting acquisitions and parts/service/used-vehicle strength are propping revenue and profitability long term. Group 1 Automotive outlines $640M revenue boost from acquisitions amid UK restructuring and record $3.6B gross profit
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysis flags GPI as oversold after recent selling, and some notes point to analysts revising estimates higher — a setup that could produce a short‑term trend reversal if fundamentals stabilize. Group 1 Automotive (GPI) Loses 7.7% in 4 Weeks, Here’s Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
• Neutral Sentiment: Company earnings call and slide deck provide detail on strategy, UK restructuring and margin initiatives — useful for investors but not an immediate market mover absent updated guidance. Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenues and Strategic …
• Neutral Sentiment: Full quarterly report and PR materials are available for deeper review of segment performance and cash/debt position. Group 1 Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Core near‑term negative: Q4 EPS of $8.49 missed consensus ($9.36) and revenue of $5.58B missed estimates (~$5.71B); EPS is materially down from $10.02 a year ago — this earnings miss is the primary driver of today’s sell‑off. Group 1 Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: New‑vehicle sales weakness weighed on results and commentary; several outlets flagged that slower new car sales diluted overall margins despite gains in used vehicles and parts/service. Group 1 Automotive falls short of Q4 forecasts as new car sales weigh

Group 1 Automotive Company Profile

Group 1 Automotive, Inc (NYSE: GPI) is an international automotive retailer headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company operates an extensive network of franchised dealerships, offering new and pre-owned vehicles from leading domestic and import manufacturers. In addition to vehicle sales, Group 1 Automotive provides a full complement of aftersales services, including finance and insurance products, parts distribution, collision repair centers and vehicle maintenance.

Founded in 1997, Group 1 Automotive has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to establish a presence across the United States, the United Kingdom and Brazil.