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**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.
Here is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year on year for Auto Trader Group PLC:
MetricH1 2026H1 2025Change
Revenue£317.7m£302.5m5%
Operating Profit£200.1m£188.4m6%
Operating Profit Margin63%62%1% pts
Profit Before Tax£199.3m£187.5m6%
Basic Earnings Per Share17.26p15.56p11%
Cash Generated from Operations£215.4m£201.6m7%
Net Cash£5.2m£15.1m(£9.9m)
Debt (Syndicated RCF)£15.0m£0m£15.0m
**Key Observations:** * **Revenue and Profit Growth:** Auto Trader Group PLC experienced a 5% increase in revenue and a 6% increase in operating profit year on year. * **Margin Improvement:** Operating profit margin improved by 1 percentage point to 63%. * **Earnings Per Share Growth:** Basic earnings per share increased by 11% to 17.26p. * **Cash Flow Improvement:** Cash generated from operations increased by 7% to £215.4m. * **Debt Increase:** The company drew £15.0m from its Syndicated RCF, resulting in a decrease in net cash from £15.1m to £5.2m. This table provides a concise overview of the key financial metrics and debt position of Auto Trader Group PLC, highlighting the year-on-year changes.
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Half Year Results
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**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.
Here is the HTML table code comparing the financials and debt year on year for Auto Trader Group PLC:
MetricH1 2026H1 2025Change
Revenue£317.7m£302.5m5%
Operating Profit£200.1m£188.4m6%
Operating Profit Margin63%62%1% pts
Profit Before Tax£199.3m£187.5m6%
Basic Earnings Per Share17.26p15.56p11%
Cash Generated from Operations£215.4m£201.6m7%
Net Cash£5.2m£15.1m(£9.9m)
Debt (Syndicated RCF)£15.0m£0m£15.0m
**Key Observations:** * **Revenue and Profit Growth:** Auto Trader Group PLC experienced a 5% increase in revenue and a 6% increase in operating profit year on year. * **Margin Improvement:** Operating profit margin improved by 1 percentage point to 63%. * **Earnings Per Share Growth:** Basic earnings per share increased by 11% to 17.26p. * **Cash Flow Improvement:** Cash generated from operations increased by 7% to £215.4m. * **Debt Increase:** The company drew £15.0m from its Syndicated RCF, resulting in a decrease in net cash from £15.1m to £5.2m. This table provides a concise overview of the key financial metrics and debt position of Auto Trader Group PLC, highlighting the year-on-year changes.

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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
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Capital Strength
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Float Liquidity
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Short Pressure
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Target Setup
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Market Profile
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Market Cap
4.3B
Enterprise Value
5.4B
Public Float
104.8
Broker Target
672.938
Shares Out
820.5M
Long Interest
83
Short Interest
17
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB00BVYVFW23
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
Software and Computer Services
Float / Shares Ratio
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Short vs Long Delta
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EV / Market Cap
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Financials Matrix

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Overall Stability
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Forward Expectation
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Dividend Safety
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Divi Rate
0.11
Ex Divi
2026-01-02
Earnings Date
2025-11-06
Net Debt
-11.8M
Cash
15.3M
EPS
0.33
Net Income
282.6M
Revenue
601.1M
Enterprise Value
5.4B
Trailing PE
15.8606
Forward PE
13.8504
Price Sales TTM
6.9811
Price Book MRQ
7.614
EV Revenue
7.031
EV EBITDA
10.5431
Financial Forecastist

Improving financial engine

Revenue is accelerating +13.3% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is expanding by 5.9 pts. Net debt is building +6.6%.

Revenue +13.3% Net Income +29.2% FCF +14.1% Current Ratio 1.77x Forward Rev 0
Improving
Quarter Revenue
317.7M
+13.3%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+47.5%
+5.9 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
153.9M
+14.1%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
0.2x
+6.6%
lower is cleaner
Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 317.7M with the top line pushing higher against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 150.9M and the margin profile is broadening. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 20.2M while net debt is 38.9M. The leverage stack is moving the wrong way.

Quarterly Revenue Runway

Actual revenue bars, consensus revenue where available, plus the terminal model path.

Profit And Cash Conversion

Net income and free cash flow moving together is usually what separates genuine improvement from noise.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash, net debt and liquidity tell us whether the business is strengthening or just surviving.

Annual Power Curve

Longer-cycle revenue and net income help frame whether the company is compounding or rolling over.
Q4 2023
Consensus
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Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
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Q2 2024
Consensus
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Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
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Q4 2024
Consensus
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Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
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Q2 2025
Consensus
0
Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -
FY 2026
Consensus
630.4M
Revenue Path
0.36
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%
FY 2027
Consensus
663.7M
Revenue Path
0.39
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q3 2025 317.7M 150.9M 153.9M 38.9M
Q1 2025 298.6M 143.0M 154.8M -11.8M
Q3 2024 302.5M 139.6M 149.9M -7.7M
Q1 2024 290.4M 140.1M 147.2M 15.9M
Q3 2023 280.5M 116.8M 134.9M 36.5M
Q1 2023 250.4M 118.7M 66.2M 52.1M

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2025 601.1M 282.6M 397.9M 300.6M
FY 2024 570.9M 256.9M 366.9M 283.7M
FY 2023 500.2M 233.9M 308.5M 263.5M
FY 2022 432.7M 244.7M 309.9M 269.1M
FY 2021 262.8M 127.8M 167.0M 120.3M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Income Anchor profile with trend broken

Price is 17.1% through the 52-week range, +10.0% vs 50DMA and -20.0% vs 200DMA. 77.3% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 22.7% free float. Capital rhythm reads semi-annual with forward yield near 2.1% and payout around 32.8%.

Trend broken Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Income Anchor
Structure Score
59.3 / 100
Income Anchor
Trend Stack
+10.0% / -20.0%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
17.1%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
77.3%
76.8% institutions | 46.1% insiders
Pressure Pocket
22.7% free float
Vendor short-float fields were not supplied
Capital Rhythm
Semi-Annual
Yield 2.1% | payout 32.8%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 524.39 with the stock +10.0% vs 50DMA and -20.0% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 17.1% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend broken.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 76.8% and insiders about 46.1%, locking roughly 77.3% of the register and leaving 22.7% in free float. That reads as institutional gravity.

Pressure Pocket

The API did not return a usable short-float field for this ticker, so the pressure score leans more on float lock and crowding than a full short ledger.

Capital Rhythm

Dividend cadence reads semi-annual with 2 event(s) in the last full year, a five-year average of 2.0, and stability score 60.0/100. Forward yield sits near 2.1% while payout is around 32.8%.

Structure Score

One-glance gauge for the current market-structure regime.

Pillar Radar

Trend, ownership, pressure, and capital rhythm mapped on one wheel.

Position And Float Balance

Shows whether the stock is extended, tightly held, or carrying capital-return support.

Dividend Cadence Tape

Historical dividend-event counts help reveal how dependable the income rhythm has been.

Dividend Cadence Ledger

Semi-Annual
Year Dividend Count Context
2026 1 Current partial year
2025 2 Full year
2024 2 Full year
2023 2 Full year
2022 3 Full year
2021 1 Full year
2020 1 Full year
2019 2 Full year

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
524.39
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
906.10
upper auction edge
52W Low
445.80
lower auction edge
Beta
0.68
volatility character
Shares Out
820.5M
fully diluted count
Shares Float
859.8M
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2026-01-02
-107 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
-
split date not supplied

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Smart Money Tilt
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Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
—
Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
—
Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
-
Public Hands
-
Institutions
22.1533
Institutions As Of
2026-04-09
Avg Broker Target
-
Upside Vs Price
-
Purchase Director Dealing
0
Sale Director Dealing
1
Purchase TR1
6
Sale TR1
8
Broker Coverage Rows
0
Institution Holders Tracked
4
Public Vs Institutional Ownership (3D)
Top Institution Holders (Latest Per Holder)
Director Dealing Sentiment Flow
Broker Target Bias
Signal: Pending
Capital Momentum Matrix
Broker Targets Vs Price
Aggregated Institution Weight By Holder

Short Data - Last 30 Days

Nexus Pulse Engine

Overall Buy/Sell/Hold
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Technical Composite
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Financial Composite
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Fundamental Composite
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Short Pressure
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Momentum Bias
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Volatility Lab

ATR(14)
Realized Vol (20d)
Volume Spike Z

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