{
  "id": 8259292,
  "title": "Group 1 Automotive stock hits 52-week low at $249.52",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/group-1-automotive-stock-hits-52-week-low-at-249-52",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T14:26:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/group-1-automotive-stock-hits-52week-low-at-24952-93CH-4907568"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Group 1 Automotive Inc. stock has plummeted to a 52-week low of $249.52, sitting just above its lowest point of $249.54 in the past year. This represents a staggering 45.16% decrease in the company's stock value over the past year. Operating in both the United States and the United Kingdom, Group 1 Automotive has encountered difficulties that have directly influenced its stock performance. Investors are keenly observing the situation as they evaluate potential recovery opportunities or the likelihood of further stock declines. Recent analysis indicates that the stock may be undervalued, suggesting a possible upside for long-term investors. Group 1 Automotive reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that fell short of expectations, with adjusted earnings of $9.61 per share, not meeting the anticipated $11.01 per share. Revenue also trailed expectations at $5.4 billion, compared to the projected $5.68 billion. The earnings shortfall was attributed to weaker sales and affordability pressures impacting new vehicle sales. The company had already executed a $50 million cost-cutting plan ahead of schedule. However, Group 1 Automotive faced challenges such as a decline in same-store new vehicle sales, underperformance in used vehicle volumes, and collision work. Despite a slight uptick in customer pay service revenue and warranty income, analysts and investors are closely scrutinizing the earnings miss and the repercussions of rebranding disruptions on sales. The company's gross profit for the quarter was $861 million, with adjusted net income from continuing operations at $115 million.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}