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Group 1 Automotive (GPI): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy4 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Ratings of 7 analysts in the last 3 months12-month forecast
Based on 7 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $303, the highest $360, the lowest $232. The average is +25.2% from the last price of $242.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Perry★★★★★★★★★★#6720 · hits 46% · avg +0.9% | Bank of America Securities | $380 → $323−15.0% | Buy | +33.3% | Reiterated | 15.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 04:50 | +4.7%next day +2.1% | ↗ |
| Joseph Spak★★★★★★★★★★#12325 · hits 44% · avg −9.1% | UBS | $330 → $271−17.9% | Hold | +11.9% | Reiterated | 07.10.26on TipRanks 06:40 | −1.6%next day +2.1% · 5 days −0.8% | ↗ |
| Rajat Gupta CFA★★★★★★★★★★#2112 · hits 51% · avg +7.4% | J.P. Morgan | $275 → $260−5.5% | Hold | +7.3% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 07:00 | −2.4%next day −1.6% · 5 days −2.1% | ↗ |
| John Babcock★★★★★★★★★★#1716 · hits 59% · avg +11.8% | Barclays | $365 → $320−12.3% | Buy | +32.1% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 04:50 | −2.4%next day −1.6% · 5 days −2.1% | ↗ |
| Daniela Haigian★★★★★★★★★★#9261 · hits 48% · avg −1.5% | Morgan Stanley | $232 | Sell | −4.2% | Downgrade | 04.10.26on TipRanks 20:55 | −4.0%next day −2.4% · 5 days −5.3% | ↗ |
| Michael Ward★★★★★★★★★★#1599 · hits 60% · avg +9.6% | Citi | $387 → $357−7.8% | Buy | +47.4% | Reiterated | 29.09.26on TipRanks Sep 28 06:45 | −3.2%next day −0.4% · 5 days −1.5% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Auto - DealershipsxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $268 → $260−3.0% | Hold | +7.3% | Reiterated | 24.09.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Auto - DealershipsDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $250 → $245−2.0% | Hold | +1.1% | Reiterated | 24.09.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Auto - DealershipsOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $259 → $252−2.7% | Hold | +4.0% | Reiterated | 24.09.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Auto - DealershipsAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $251 → $246−2.0% | Hold | +1.6% | Reiterated | 24.09.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI Google Auto - DealershipsGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $265 → $255−3.8% | Hold | +5.3% | Reiterated | 24.09.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Auto - DealershipsPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $264 → $257−2.7% | Hold | +6.1% | Reiterated | 24.09.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| Chris McNally★★★★★★★★★★#3642 · hits 55% · avg +5.1% | Evercore ISI | $440 → $360−18.2% | Buy | +48.6% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 16:34 | −3.9%next day −2.7% · 5 days −6.8% | ↗ |
| Glenn Chin★★★★★★★★★★#3964 · hits 58% · avg +6.0% | Seaport Global | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 12.04.26on TipRanks Apr 13 12:35 | −1.0%next day −1.2% · 5 days +0.6% | ↗ |
| Michael Albanese★★★★★★★★★★#12159 · hits 37% · avg −12.1% | Benchmark Co. | $425 | Buy | +75.5% | Upgrade | 30.03.26on TipRanks 06:45 | +1.4%next day −2.3% · 5 days −5.8% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Group 1 Automotive
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $338 at a price of $240 (+40.6%); now: $303 at $242 (+25.2%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Buy | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 28.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $9.50 (from $8.65 to $10.65). Last quarter: $9.61.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $5.6B (from $5.3B to $5.8B). Last quarter: $5.4B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumercyclical
About Group 1 Automotive
- CEO: Daryl Adam Kenningham
- Employees: 20,452
- 730 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77024, US
- www.group1auto.com
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. functions as an automotive retail enterprise, operating through its various subsidiary companies. The firm's primary activities include vending new and pre-owned automobiles and light commercial vehicles, as well as vehicle components. Moreover, it facilitates service and insurance contracts, arranges financing for vehicle purchases, and offers a full suite of automotive maintenance and repair services. The company's geographic reach extends across 17 states in the United States and encompasses 35 different towns in the United Kingdom. As of July 11, 2022, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. maintained ownership and operation of 204 automotive dealerships, 273 franchises, and 47 collision repair centers, collectively presenting products from 35 distinct car brands. The company was established in 1995 and its corporate base is located in Houston, Texas.
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