For the third quarter of 2026, analysts expect Asbury Automotive Group to report consensus revenue of $4.51 billion and earnings per share of $6.42, with the current stock price of $173.43 trading well below the average analyst target of $237.64.
The primary focus for investors is the continued implementation of the Tekion Dealer Management System (DMS) and its resulting impact on operational efficiency and SG&A leverage.
The company faces headwinds from the broader normalization of new-vehicle gross profit per unit (GPU), which has trended lower across the automotive retail sector.
Recent performance has been shaped by portfolio optimization efforts, including several dealership divestitures intended to streamline the footprint and reduce leverage amidst a shifting interest rate environment.