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OPENLANE Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary4 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue rose 13% YoY to $561.2M and Adjusted EBITDA increased 23% to $106.8M; net income declined 7% to $44.7M.
Marketplace GMV increased 38% to $10.0B; U.S. dealer volumes grew 22% and commercial volumes rose 46%.
Financial highlights
Revenue was $561.2M versus $498.4M; Adjusted EBITDA was $106.8M versus $87.1M.
Operating profit increased to $70.4M from $55.0M; net income was $44.7M versus $47.9M, and diluted EPS was $0.36 versus $0.25.
Operating cash flow increased 34% to $97.1M; Q3 Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $124.2M versus $4.6M.
Nine-month revenue rose 14% to $1,643.7M and Adjusted EBITDA increased to $306.7M from $256.6M.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $390M-$400M from $385M-$400M; Operating Adjusted EPS guidance rose to $1.45-$1.52 from $1.40-$1.50.
FY2026 net income guidance is $169M-$177M and diluted EPS guidance is $1.27-$1.34; capital expenditures remain $55M-$60M.
Off-lease vehicle volumes are expected to rise as healthy lease originations mature from 2026 onward.
Q4 finance guidance assumes a seasonal portfolio decline and loan losses rising toward the low end of the 1.5%-2.0% target range.
Incremental H2 go-to-market spending rose to low double-digit millions, mainly for sales, account management, brand awareness and operating capacity.
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- All directors, compensation, and auditor ratification passed with no shareholder opposition.OPLNAGM 2026
- Revenue up 15% and net income up 33% year-over-year, with raised 2026 guidance.OPLNQ1 2026
- Rising lease maturities and platform innovation are set to drive strong growth through 2027.OPLNBank of America Global Automotive Summit
- Strong 2025 growth in revenue, income, and cash flow; 2026 outlook remains positive.OPLNQ4 2025
- Q2 2024 revenue up 4% to $432M, net income $10.7M, and marketplace volumes up 7%.OPLNQ2 2024
- Strong 2024 results and marketplace growth support a positive 2025 outlook.OPLNQ4 2024
Next OPENLANE earnings date
Q4 202617 Feb, 2027
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Next OPENLANE earnings date
Q4 202617 Feb, 2027
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OPENLANE Inc, formerly KAR Auction Services, operates digital marketplaces for used vehicle remarketing. The company facilitates wholesale automotive auctions and provides related logistics, reconditioning, and title services for dealers, fleet operators, and financial institutions. The company is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.