AlphaQuest LLC Cuts Stock Holdings in Group 1 Automotive, Inc. $GPI

AlphaQuest LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) by 30.6% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,252 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,435 shares during the quarter. AlphaQuest LLC’s holdings in Group 1 Automotive were worth $1,423,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Assetmark Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Group 1 Automotive by 25.8% during the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 122 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,000 after buying an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Group 1 Automotive by 6.1% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 471 shares of the company’s stock worth $206,000 after buying an additional 27 shares during the period. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey grew its position in Group 1 Automotive by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 2,854 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,246,000 after acquiring an additional 29 shares in the last quarter. Procyon Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Group 1 Automotive by 5.1% in the third quarter. Procyon Advisors LLC now owns 595 shares of the company’s stock valued at $260,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Group 1 Automotive by 1.8% in the second quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 1,881 shares of the company’s stock worth $822,000 after acquiring an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.92% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Barclays lowered their price target on shares of Group 1 Automotive from $510.00 to $490.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Weiss Ratings cut Group 1 Automotive from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Group 1 Automotive in a research note on Friday, January 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on Group 1 Automotive from $435.00 to $410.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Evercore ISI initiated coverage on shares of Group 1 Automotive in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $500.00 target price for the company. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $475.14.

Trending Headlines about 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 Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of GPI stock opened at $354.80 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. The company has a market capitalization of $4.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.19 and a beta of 0.89. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $400.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $421.22. Group 1 Automotive, Inc. has a twelve month low of $351.27 and a twelve month high of $490.09.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE:GPI) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The company reported $8.49 earnings per share 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 return on equity of 17.00% and a net margin of 1.44%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up .6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $10.02 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that Group 1 Automotive, Inc. will post 41 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Group 1 Automotive Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 15th. Investors of record on Monday, December 1st were given a dividend of $0.50 per share. 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 payout ratio is 7.00%.

Group 1 Automotive announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, November 11th that authorizes the company to repurchase $500.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 10.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

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.