Group 1 Automotive Hits New 12-Month Low

Analysts Weigh In on Whether It's Time to Sell

Mar. 16, 2026 at 3:33pm

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Shares of Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:GPI) reached a new 52-week low on Monday, trading as low as $297.31. The stock closed at $299.90, down from its previous close of $301.68. Wall Street analysts have issued mixed ratings on the stock, with some maintaining a 'Moderate Buy' consensus and others downgrading it to a 'Hold' rating.

Why it matters

Group 1 Automotive is a major automotive retailer with a network of franchised dealerships across the United States, United Kingdom, and Brazil. The company's stock performance is closely watched as an indicator of the broader automotive industry's health and consumer demand for new and used vehicles.

The details

The drop in Group 1 Automotive's stock price comes amid a broader market downturn and concerns about the company's financial performance. Analysts have cited factors such as lower-than-expected earnings, rising interest rates, and economic uncertainty as potential drivers of the stock's decline.

  • Group 1 Automotive's stock reached a new 52-week low on Monday, March 16, 2026.
  • The company last reported earnings on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

An international automotive retailer headquartered in Houston, Texas, operating an extensive network of franchised dealerships and providing a full range of aftersales services.

Evercore

An investment banking advisory firm that assumed coverage of Group 1 Automotive in January 2026, issuing an 'Outperform' rating and a $500 price target.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research firm that downgraded Group 1 Automotive from a 'Buy (B-)' rating to a 'Hold (C+)' rating in December 2025.

Barclays

An investment bank that set a $470 price target on Group 1 Automotive in February 2026.

Bank of America

A financial services company that began coverage of Group 1 Automotive in March 2026, issuing a 'Buy' rating.

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