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Autotrader Group H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary6 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Group revenue rose 5% year-over-year to £317.7m, with operating profit up 6% to £200.1m and basic EPS up 11% to 17.26p.
Retailer revenue increased 6%, driven by a 1% rise in retailer forecourts and 5% ARPR growth, mainly from the April 2025 pricing and product event.
Autorama losses halved year-over-year, with integration into the main business accelerating.
Significant progress on strategic priorities, including scaling AI-powered products like Co-Driver and Deal Builder, now live with over 4,000 retailers.
Leadership transition announced, with COO stepping down and new Independent Non-Executive Directors appointed.
Financial highlights
Group revenue: £317.7m (up 5% YoY); operating profit: £200.1m (up 6% YoY); basic EPS: 17.26p (up 11% YoY).
Cash generated from operations: £215.4m (up 7% YoY); interim dividend: 3.8p per share.
£162.2m returned to shareholders via £100.2m in buybacks and £62.0m in dividends.
Group operating profit margin improved to 63%; Autotrader margin steady at 70%.
Net cash at period end: £5.2m; £15.0m drawn on £200m revolving credit facility.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year outlook remains unchanged, with expectations in line with previous guidance and H1 performance.
Retailer revenue growth for FY26 expected between 5% and 7%, with stronger growth anticipated in the second half.
Monetization of Deal Builder and Buying Signals to begin in April 2026 as part of the annual pricing event.
Consumer Services and Manufacturer & Agency revenues expected to remain broadly consistent.
AI platform data sharing approach
Deal Builder conversion effectiveness
Autorama vehicle mix impact on profitability
What are the economics of LLM platform integrations?
Outline Deal Builder/Buying Signals monetization
Speed of sale outlook and stock lever guidance
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