Mixed Signals Emerge as Asbury Automotive Posts Record Earnings

While Asbury Automotive Group reported a record-breaking financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, the market is receiving conflicting signals about its future trajectory. The automotive retailer finds itself in a curious position: enjoying robust institutional investment and stellar earnings while facing divided analyst sentiment.

The company delivered an exceptionally strong Q2 2025, handily surpassing adjusted earnings projections. Asbury reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $7.43, significantly exceeding the Zacks consensus estimate of $6.82. Net income demonstrated remarkable growth, quadrupling to $153 million, or $7.76 per diluted share, compared to the same period last year.

Although revenue of $4.4 billion came in slightly below expectations of $4.45 billion, the company achieved a record $355 million in gross profit from its parts and service operations?a 4.4% year-over-year... Read more...