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Asbury Automotive Group

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Asbury Automotive Group is a regional collection of automobile dealerships that went public in March 2002. The company operates 152 new-vehicle stores and 37 collision centers. Over 70% of new-vehicle revenue is from luxury and import brands. Asbury also offers third-party financing and insurance products and its own F&I products via Total Care Auto. Asbury operates in 14 states (mostly Texas, the West, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Southeast). Asbury store brands include McDavid and Park Place in Texas, Koons in the Washington, D.C. area, and the Larry H. Miller brand in the Western US. Asbury generated $17.2 billion of revenue in 2024 and is based in the Atlanta area. The firm targets at least $30 billion of revenue sometime around 2030.

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B of A Securities analyst John Murphy maintains Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $325 to $335.

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B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Asbury Automotive Group, Raises Price Target to $335

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Asbury Automotive Group Expects Herb Chambers Deal To Close By July 2025

Asbury Automotive Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $6.82 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $6.68 by 2.1 percent. This is a 5.41 percent decrease over earnings of $7.21 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.15 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.33 billion by 4.25 percent. This is a 1.25 percent decrease over sales of $4.20 billion the same period last year.

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Asbury Automotive Gr Q1 Adj. EPS $6.82 Beats $6.68 Estimate, Sales $4.15B Miss $4.33B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 29, 2025

Citigroup analyst Michael Ward initiates coverage on Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $236.

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Citigroup Initiates Coverage On Asbury Automotive Group with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $236

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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness and investor concerns over deteriorating trade relationships.

In the current session, Asbury Automotive Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) is trading at $219.00, after a 5.11% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 16.26%, and in the past year, by 3.88%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

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<h3>Asbury Automotive Group P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 27.33 in the Specialty Retail industry, Asbury Automotive Group Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 10.73. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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JP Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta maintains Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $290 to $250.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Asbury Automotive Group, Lowers Price Target to $250

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Prior to his 5 years as SVP of Operations, he held positions as regional vice president, market director, general manager, other store-level department leadership roles, and store-level frontline retail positions at Asbury.

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Asbury Automotive Promotes Daniel E. Clara To COO, Effective February 17, 2025

Asbury Automotive Group Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) shares are trading lower on Tuesday. The company inked a deal to acquire The Herb Chambers Companies&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43777114/asbury-automotive-group-agrees-to-acquire-the-herb-chambers-companies" rel="noreferrer noopener">in a $1.34 billion deal</a>.
The transaction covers Herb Chambers&#8217; 33 dealerships, 52 franchises, and three collision centers,&nbsp;representing&nbsp;$2.9 billion in&nbsp;2024 revenue.
The transaction, expected to close in the late second quarter of 2025, is subject to customary conditions and will be funded through credit facilities, mortgage proceeds, and cash.&nbsp;
Herb Chambers, principal of the Herb Chambers Companies, has agreed to assume the post of Special Advisor to Asbury and will retain ownership of Mercedes-Benz of Boston in Somerville, Massachusetts.
David Hult, Asbury&#8217;s President &amp;&nbsp;CEO,&nbsp;said, &#8220;HCC is a respected brand with a rich history and reputation for having a customer and team member-focused culture, aligning directly with Asbury&#8217;s North Star to become the most guest-centric automotive retailer.&#8221;
Last month, Asbury Automotive reported fourth-quarter revenue of $4.5 billion, beating estimates&nbsp;, and adjusted EPS of $7.26, which exceeded expectations, with a strong Parts &amp; Service segment&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43349755/asbury-automotive-shares-jumps-11-on-record-q4-revenue-and-strong-earnings-beat" rel="noreferrer noopener">performance offsetting margin pressures</a>.
As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash and floorplan offset accounts of $156 million and availability under the used vehicle floorplan&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43331814/asbury-automotive-group-reports-record-fourth-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">line and revolver of $672 million</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSCD#NASDAQ">PSCD</a>) and&nbsp;VanEck ETF Trust VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMOT#BATS">SMOT</a>).
Price Action: ABG shares are down 1.37% at $299.20 at the last check Tuesday.
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Asbury Automotive Accelerates Expansion With $1.34 Billion Herb Chambers Takeover

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., signed a definitive agreement to acquire various automotive dealerships owned by The Herb Chambers Companies (HCC), the fourteenth largest by revenue privately-owned dealership group in the country. The sale of this flagship New England Region company is one of the most sizable in U.S. auto retail history, representing $2.9 billion in revenue in 2024, and includes 33 dealerships, 52 franchises, and three collision centers. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close late in the second quarter of 2025. Asbury plans to fund the $1.34 billion purchase price with a combination of credit facility capacity, mortgage proceeds and cash. Herb Chambers, principal of the Herb Chambers Companies, has agreed to assume the post of Special Advisor to Asbury and will retain ownership of Mercedes-Benz of Boston in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Asbury Automotive to Acquire Herb Chambers Dealerships in $1.34B Deal, Adding $2.9B in Revenue

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jeff Lick maintains Asbury Automotive Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $220 to $260.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight on Asbury Automotive Gr, Raises Price Target to $260

Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company reported strong fourth-quarter financial results that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43331814/asbury-automotive-group-reports-record-fourth-quarter-results">exceeded analyst expectations</a>.
What To Know: The automotive retailer posted adjusted earnings per share of $7.26, beating the consensus estimate of $6.04. Revenue for the quarter reached a record $4.505 billion, surpassing expectations of $4.164 billion and marking an 18% increase from the previous year.
The company also reported record Parts &amp; Service gross profit of $340 million, up 19% year-over-year. Same-store Parts &amp; Service gross profit grew by 11%, while same-store revenue rose 6%. Despite a decline in gross margin and used vehicle retail profitability, Asbury managed to improve its SG&amp;A costs as a percentage of gross profit for the second consecutive quarter. The company attributed its strong performance to operational efficiency and strategic investments in technology and workforce development.
For 2024, Asbury reported a net income of $430 million ($21.50 per share), down from $603 million ($28.74 per share) in 2023. However, total revenue for the year hit a record $17.2 billion, reflecting a 16% increase. The company also repurchased approximately 830,000 shares for $183 million during the year, with $276 million remaining under its repurchase authorization.
ABG Price Action: Asbury Automotive shares were up 11.1% at $304.70 at the time of writing, according to<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2"> Benzinga pro.</a>
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Asbury Automotive Shares Jumps 11% On Record Q4 Revenue And Strong Earnings Beat

Ashbury Automotive shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Asbury Automotive Gr Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $7.26 Beats $6.04 Estimate, Sales $4.505B Beat $4.164B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For January 30, 2025

JP Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta maintains Asbury Automotive Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $260 to $255.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Asbury Automotive Gr, Lowers Price Target to $255

Park Place, An Asbury Automotive Group Brand, Secures Key Dallas Location For Future Porsche Dealership And Advanced Volvo Service Center

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Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Asbury Automotive Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Results

Asbury Automotive Group Agrees to Acquire The Herb Chambers Companies

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Operating Officer

Asbury Automotive Group Releases 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Asbury Automotive Group Reports First Quarter Results

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