**Summary of Auto Trader Group PLC Half-Year Results (6 Months Ended 30 September 2025)**
**Financial Performance Highlights**
**Revenue Growth** Group revenue increased by 5% to £317.7 million, driven by a 5% rise in Autotrader revenue (£296.3 million) and a 13% increase in Autorama revenue (£21.4 million).
**Profitability** Group operating profit grew by 6% to £200.1 million, with Autotrader operating profit up 5% to £208.0 million. Autorama losses were halved year-on-year to £1.4 million.
**EPS Growth** Basic earnings per share (EPS) increased by 11% to 17.26 pence.
**Cash Flow** Cash generated from operations rose by 7% to £215.4 million.
**Shareholder Returns** £162.2 million returned to shareholders through £100.2 million in share buybacks and £62.0 million in dividends. Interim dividend declared at 3.8 pence per share (up from 3.5 pence).
**Strategic and Operational Updates**
**AI Innovation** Launched **Co-Driver**, a generative AI product helping retailers create high-quality vehicle listings faster, improving both retailer efficiency and buyer experience. Over 10,000 customers have used Co-Driver to deliver 1 million improved adverts.
**Deal Builder Growth** Scaled Deal Builder to over 4,000 live retailers (up from 1,500 in September 2024), with 52,000 deals submitted in H1 2026 (vs. 23,000 in H1 2025).
**Market Position** Maintained dominance with over 75% of minutes spent on automotive marketplaces, 9x larger than the nearest competitor. Cross-platform visits rose 1% to 83.3 million monthly.
**New Car Market** New car stock on the platform increased by 10% to 22,000, with 24% being electric vehicles (EVs). Total deliveries grew 16% to 3,687, though van and pickup sales declined.
**Used Car Market** Strong demand with record cross-platform visits and engagement. Unique cars sold increased by 2%, with a slight rise in sales speed.
**Future Outlook**
Full-year outlook remains unchanged, with confidence in strong market position, customer value, and unique data/technology capabilities.
Continued focus on AI opportunities to enhance performance, efficiency, and customer experience.
Scaling Deal Builder as the core consumer proposition, deepening competitive advantage.
**Sustainability and Governance**
Committed to net-zero emissions by 2040 and halving carbon emissions by 2030 (validated by SBTi).
Board changes include new Independent Non-Executive Directors (Megan Quinn and Adam Jay) and the departure of COO Catherine Faiers to Moonpig Group PLC.
**Conclusion**
Auto Trader Group delivered robust financial results, driven by strategic AI investments, operational scaling, and market leadership. The company remains well-positioned for future growth, supported by innovation, strong cash generation, and a clear strategic focus.