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Penske Automotive Group (PAG): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold1 Buy6 Hold0 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 $210, the highest $210, the lowest $210. The average is −1.1% from the last price of $212.
Analyst ratings 13
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Babcock★★★★★★★★★★#1716 · hits 59% · avg +11.8% | Barclays | $210 | Buy | −1.1% | Reiterated | 16.10.26on TipRanks 05:15 | +1.3% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Auto - DealershipsxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $218 → $213−2.3% | Hold | +0.3% | Downgrade | 16.10.26on TipRanks Oct 15 22:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Auto - DealershipsDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $212 → $202−4.7% | Hold | −4.9% | Reiterated | 16.10.26on TipRanks Oct 15 22:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Auto - DealershipsOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $210 → $206−1.9% | Hold | −3.0% | Reiterated | 16.10.26on TipRanks Oct 15 22:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Auto - DealershipsAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $201 → $205+2.0% | Hold | −3.5% | Reiterated | 16.10.26on TipRanks Oct 15 22:05 | — | |
| AI Google Auto - DealershipsGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $218 → $221+1.4% | Buy | +4.0% | Reiterated | 16.10.26on TipRanks Oct 15 22:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Auto - DealershipsPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $218 → $214−1.8% | Buy | +0.7% | Reiterated | 16.10.26on TipRanks Oct 15 22:05 | — | |
| AI xAi Auto - DealershipsxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $247 → $218−11.7% | Buy | +2.6% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Auto - DealershipsDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $240 → $212−11.7% | Hold | −0.2% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Auto - DealershipsOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $238 → $210−11.8% | Hold | −1.1% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Auto - DealershipsAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $228 → $201−11.8% | Hold | −5.4% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI Google Auto - DealershipsGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $247 → $218−11.7% | Buy | +2.6% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Auto - DealershipsPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $248 → $218−12.1% | Buy | +2.6% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 23:05 | — | |
| Joseph Spak★★★★★★★★★★#12325 · hits 44% · avg −9.1% | UBS | $210 | Hold | −1.1% | Reiterated | 07.10.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −2.2%next day +2.4% · 5 days +1.3% | ↗ |
| Rajat Gupta CFA★★★★★★★★★★#2112 · hits 51% · avg +7.4% | J.P. Morgan | $215 → $210−2.3% | Hold | −1.1% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 07:00 | −1.3%next day −2.2% · 5 days −1.5% | ↗ |
| John Babcock★★★★★★★★★★#1716 · hits 59% · avg +11.8% | Barclays | $225 → $210−6.7% | Buy | −1.1% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 04:50 | −1.3%next day −2.2% · 5 days −1.5% | ↗ |
| Daniela Haigian★★★★★★★★★★#9261 · hits 48% · avg −1.5% | Morgan Stanley | $210 | Hold | −1.1% | Assigned | 05.10.26on TipRanks 08:35 | −2.4%next day −1.3% · 5 days −3.4% | ↗ |
| Michael Ward★★★★★★★★★★#1599 · hits 60% · avg +9.6% | Citi | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 24.08.26on TipRanks 09:06 | +0.8%next day +0.5% · 5 days −1.1% | ↗ |
| John Babcock★★★★★★★★★★#1716 · hits 59% · avg +11.8% | Barclays | $220 → $225+2.3% | Buy | +5.9% | Reiterated | 19.08.26on TipRanks 03:11 | +0.6%next day +0.2% · 5 days +0.1% | ↗ |
| Rajat Gupta CFA★★★★★★★★★★#2112 · hits 51% · avg +7.4% | J.P. Morgan | $170 → $215+26.5% | Hold | +1.2% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 08:42 | −1.1%next day −1.3% · 5 days −1.0% | ↗ |
| Jeff Lick★★★★★★★★★★#3870 · hits 44% · avg +8.6% | Stephens | $166 → $210+26.5% | Hold | −1.1% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 07:50 | −1.3%next day −1.1% · 5 days −2.6% | ↗ |
| AI Google Auto - DealershipsGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $243 → $247+1.6% | Buy | +16.3% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI xAi Auto - DealershipsxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $241 → $247+2.5% | Buy | +16.3% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Auto - DealershipsAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $228 | Hold | +7.3% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Auto - DealershipsDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $239 → $240+0.4% | Hold | +13.0% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Auto - DealershipsOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $243 → $238−2.1% | Hold | +12.0% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Auto - DealershipsPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $241 → $248+2.9% | Buy | +16.7% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 10:05 | — | |
| Joseph Spak★★★★★★★★★★#12325 · hits 44% · avg −9.1% | UBS | $192 → $210+9.4% | Hold | −1.1% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 08:01 | −2.2%next day −1.3% · 5 days −3.9% | ↗ |
| Michael Albanese★★★★★★★★★★#12159 · hits 37% · avg −12.1% | Benchmark Co. | — | Hold | — | Downgrade | 22.07.26on TipRanks Jul 24 05:14 | +10.0%next day +1.7% · 5 days +6.5% | ↗ |
| Glenn Chin★★★★★★★★★★#3964 · hits 58% · avg +6.0% | Seaport Global | $185 → $205+10.8% | Buy | −3.5% | Reiterated | 16.07.26on TipRanks Jul 17 07:31 | +2.7%next day 0.0% · 5 days +6.9% | ↗ |
| Alexander Perry★★★★★★★★★★#6720 · hits 46% · avg +0.9% | Bank of America Securities | $200 → $238+19.0% | Buy | +12.0% | Reiterated | 09.07.26on TipRanks 06:25 | +4.1%next day +1.0% · 5 days +7.1% | ↗ |
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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 05.10.26: target $216 at a price of $204 (+5.9%); now: $210 at $212 (−1.1%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Hold | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 28.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $3.38 (from $2.98 to $3.53). Last quarter: $3.62.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $8.1B (from $7.9B to $8.4B). Last quarter: $8.5B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumercyclical
About Penske Automotive Group
- CEO: Roger S. Penske
- Employees: 28,600
- 2555 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302-0954, US
- www.penskeautomotive.com
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) is a comprehensive transportation services enterprise, primarily involved in running automotive and commercial truck dealerships. Its business activities are organized into four main segments: Retail Automotive, Retail Commercial Truck, Other, and Non-Automotive Investments. The company operates a network of automotive dealerships under franchise agreements with various vehicle manufacturers, facilitating the sale of new and pre-owned automobiles. These dealerships also provide essential related services, including vehicle and collision repair, assisting with finance and lease agreements, offering third-party insurance products, and selling various aftermarket items, alongside wholesale parts distribution. In the commercial truck sector, Penske manages dealerships that offer new heavy and medium-duty trucks, notably Freightliner and Western Star brands, as well as a selection of used trucks, complemented by maintenance and repair services. Expanding its global reach, the company imports and distributes Western Star heavy-duty trucks, MAN heavy and medium-duty trucks and buses, and Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles, along with their associated parts, across Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific. Additionally, Penske acts as a distributor for diesel and gas engines and various power systems. Globally, Penske Automotive Group oversees 320 retail automotive franchises, comprising 146 in the United States and 174 internationally. It also operates 23 CarShop used vehicle centers in both the U.S. and the U.K., and 37 commercial truck dealerships situated in Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Georgia, Utah, Idaho, Kansas, Missouri, Oregon, and Canada. The company was established in 1990 and maintains its headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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