Jefferies Financial Group Buys $2.5M Stake in Group 1 Automotive

The institutional investor added 5,800 shares to its portfolio in the third quarter.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:54am

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake of 5,800 shares in Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The stake is valued at approximately $2.5 million. Several other hedge funds and institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the automotive retailer in recent quarters.

Why it matters

Group 1 Automotive operates an extensive network of franchised dealerships across the United States, United Kingdom, and Brazil, selling new and pre-owned vehicles as well as providing financing, parts, and repair services. The company's stock has seen volatility in recent months, making it an interesting target for institutional investors like Jefferies looking to capitalize on potential upside.

The details

In its 13F filing, Jefferies Financial Group disclosed the new 5,800 share position in Group 1 Automotive, which is valued at around $2.5 million based on the company's stock price at the end of the third quarter. Other notable institutional investors that have made changes to their GPI holdings recently include Victory Capital Management Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Massachusetts Financial Services Co.

  • Jefferies Financial Group purchased the 5,800 shares in the third quarter of 2026.
  • Group 1 Automotive's board of directors approved a $500 million share buyback plan in November 2026.

The players

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

A global investment banking firm that provides a full range of investment banking, advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth management services to corporations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals.

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

An international automotive retailer headquartered in Houston, Texas that operates an extensive network of franchised dealerships selling new and pre-owned vehicles as well as providing financing, parts, and repair services.

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