Group 1 Automotive Q2 2025 Earnings Preview: Consensus Estimates and Historical Trends

Group 1 Automotive is set to announce Q2 2025 earnings on July 24th. The consensus EPS estimate is $10.47, a 6.8% Y/Y increase, and the consensus revenue estimate is $5.66B, a 20.4% Y/Y increase. Over the last 2 years, Group 1 Automotive has consistently beaten EPS estimates by an average of 8.3%.

Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI) is poised to release its Q2 2025 earnings results on Thursday, July 24th, before the market opens. The consensus earnings per share (EPS) estimate stands at $10.47, representing a 6.8% year-over-year (Y/Y) increase, while the consensus revenue estimate is $5.66 billion, a 20.4% Y/Y increase [2].

Over the past two years, Group 1 Automotive has consistently exceeded EPS estimates, doing so 88% of the time. This track record of outperforming expectations has bolstered investor confidence in the company's ability to deliver strong financial performance [2].

Analysts have shown optimism towards Group 1 Automotive's Q2 2025 results. Zacks Research recently boosted their EPS estimate for the quarter to $10.10 per share, up from a prior estimate of $9.75. The consensus full-year EPS estimate stands at $41.00 per share [3].

In addition to the EPS and revenue estimates, the company's stock has been the subject of various analyst ratings. While JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded its rating from "overweight" to "neutral," several other analysts have maintained or upgraded their ratings, including Bank of America and Citigroup, who have increased their price targets [3].

Group 1 Automotive's stock has shown resilience despite the mixed analyst sentiment. The stock opened at $411.51 on Monday, with a market cap of $5.32 billion. The company's 50-day moving average is $440.58, and its 200-day moving average is $431.40. The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.55 and a beta of 0.90 [3].

Investors will be closely watching Group 1 Automotive's Q2 earnings release to gauge the company's performance and the broader health of the automotive retail industry. As the company continues to expand its global presence and invest in technology and customer service, its ability to maintain strong financial performance will be crucial to sustaining investor confidence.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/earnings/reports/2025-7-24-group-automotive-inc-stock/
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4470721-group-1-automotive-q2-2025-earnings-preview
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/q2-eps-estimate-for-group-1-automotive-increased-by-analyst-2025-07-21/