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Auto Trader Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary6 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Group revenue rose 5% year-over-year to £317.7m, operating profit up 6% to £200.1m, and basic EPS up 11% to 17.26p for the six months ending September 2025.
Retailer revenue increased 6%, driven by a 1% rise in retailer forecourts and 5% ARPR growth, mainly from the April 2025 pricing event.
Autorama losses halved year-over-year, with group operating margin improving by 1 percentage point to 63%.
Strategic priorities advanced, including the launch of Co-Driver AI and scaling of Deal Builder, now live with over 4,000 retailers.
Market position remains robust, with record levels of buyers and retailers, over 75% share of time spent among competitors, and strong platform engagement.
Financial highlights
Group revenue: £317.7m (up 5% YoY); operating profit: £200.1m (up 6% YoY); operating margin at 63%.
Basic EPS: 17.26p (up 11% YoY); cash generated from operations: £215.4m (up 7% YoY).
£162.2m returned to shareholders via £100.2m in share buybacks and £62.0m in dividends.
Interim dividend declared at 3.8p per share (up from 3.5p YoY).
Gross bank debt increased to £15m; net cash at period end £5.2m.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year outlook for FY2026 unchanged, with H1 performance in line with expectations.
Margins expected to remain stable or expand, with continued investment in AI and technology.
Retailer revenue growth for FY26 expected between 5% and 7%, with stronger growth anticipated in the second half.
Monetization of Deal Builder and Buying Signals to begin in April 2026 as part of the next pricing event.
Consumer Services and Manufacturer & Agency revenues expected to remain broadly consistent.
AI platform data sharing approach
Deal Builder conversion effectiveness
Autorama vehicle mix impact on profitability
ChatGPT integration: expected economic split?
Deal Builder/Buying Signals monetization plan?
Stock lever guidance: speed of sale assumptions?
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Auto Trader Group Plc operates in the digital automotive marketplace in Europe, the United States, Asia, and Australia. It operates through two segments, Classifieds and Auto Trader Online. Auto Trader Group Plc's principal activities include the Auto Trader online marketplace and its digital media portfolio, which includes a mix of online platforms and editorial sites, such as Auto Trader Magazine, Auto Trader Jobs and Truck Trader. The company is based in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
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