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PAG·Penske Automotive Group Inc.

$199.01
-1.58 (-0.79%)
After Hours
High
$201.51
Open
$199.32
Market Cap
13.22B
52W High
$227.00
Low
$198.74
P. Close
$199.01
P/E
14.13
52W Low
$140.12
Fwd P/E
13.97
DailyIQ Est.
$212.24
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
3.09%
Days to Cover
7.0
Technical Score (1D)
23
BEARISH
News Sentiment
42
BEARISH
On Oct 6, Barclays analyst John Babcock lowered Penske Automotive Group’s price target from $225 to $210 while keeping an Overweight rating. The adjustment reflected a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. Barclays noted that the downgrade signals a modest negative outlook for PAG’s near‑term earnings potential. The rating change was reported as a cautionary signal amid market volatility. The fundamental view of PAG’s business model was stated to remain unchanged.
LOW TARGET
$205 +3.0%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$212 +6.6%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$225 +13.1%
4 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$205.00 - $225.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
1/4/10/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$212.24 (+6.6%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
43,526 shares
$7.4M
SMITH GREG C-
Award/Grant144 shares2026-09-01
SCOTT RAYMOND E-
Award/Grant10 shares2026-09-01
Hoogendoorn David-
Award/Grant10 shares2026-09-01
Pierce Sandra E.-
Award/Grant80 shares2026-09-01
Duerheimer Wolfgang-
Award/Grant158 shares2026-09-01
61/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
16.4%
Net Margin
2.9%
Revenue CAGR
6.1%
Current Ratio
0.99x
Debt / Equity
0.39x
Return on Equity
16.8%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$3.20$3.26$3.33$3.39$3.46Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.43 - -
Q3'25$3.40$3.23-5.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$7.6B$7.8B$8.0B$8.2B$8.4BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$8.3B - -
Q3'25 - $7.7B -

Market Data

PAG Stock Snapshot

BEARISH23/100
$199.01+$0.00 (0.0%)
Market cap
13.22B
P/E ratio
14.1
Day range
$198.74 – $201.51
News sentiment
42/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$212.14 (+6.6%)
Consensus
Hold · 17 analysts
52-week range+42.0% off low · -12.3% from high
$140.12$227.00
Price $199.01 DailyIQ Est. $212.24

Momentum has rolled over on Penske Automotive Group Inc., which is what drives the bearish read. The stock is liquid enough that positioning changes get absorbed without distorting the trend.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into PAG?

CHEAP

At today's price, Penske Automotive Group Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 7.4% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 7.87% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 13.2% a year, so the market is asking for 5.8 percentage points below its own delivered rate. On that basis PAG looks priced below what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
7.4%
Historical FCF CAGR
13.2%
Growth gap
-5.8 pts
Verdict
CHEAP
Discount rate (WACC)
7.87%
Beta
0.72

Behaviour On Record

What PAG's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
14.6% 2nd pct
Below its peak
-10.2%
vs 200-day average
+12.3%
Up days (1y)
47%

Penske Automotive Group Inc. is currently running 14.6% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against PAG's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 2nd percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 29.0%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

PAG is trading -10.2% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -22.8%, and the deepest was -59.8% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +12.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 74th percentile — a somewhat wider gap than its own norm. Over the past year PAG closed higher on 47% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, PAG finished the month higher 6 of 13 times, with a median return of -1.9% and an average of -0.9%. Its strongest month historically has been April at +7.4% on average, its weakest March at -4.0%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: PAG has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 180 of 3,267 sessions (5.5% of the time), with the largest gaps running +10.0% and -22.2%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against PAG's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of PAG's sector?

Penske Automotive Group Inc. sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 6th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Retail industry group, PAG ranks 6th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#6 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
64
Industry rank
#6 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for PAG?

CallsPuts

For Penske Automotive Group Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 10 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 8.32), with at-the-money implied volatility around 38.2%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±6.3% move by that expiry — a range of about $188.38–$213.60.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
8.32
ATM implied volatility
38.2%
Total open interest
774
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±6.3% ($188.38–$213.60)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on PAG?

Barclays most recently reiterated its rating on Penske Automotive Group Inc. to Overweight on Aug 19, 2026 with a price target of $225 (from $220). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 4 downgrades, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Barclays — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
4
Net rating momentum
-4
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Aug 19, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$220 → $225
Aug 4, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$170 → $215
Aug 3, 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainedEqual-Weight$166 → $210
Jul 24, 2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeOverweight → Equal-Weight$190 → $210
Jul 23, 2026CitigroupDowngradeBuy → Neutral$199 → $210
Jul 23, 2026BenchmarkDowngradeBuy → Hold-
Jul 22, 2026BenchmarkDowngradeBuy → Hold-
Jul 15, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$190 → $220
Jul 10, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$167 → $192
Jul 9, 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$200 → $238
May 27, 2026UBSInitiatedNeutral$167
May 7, 2026JP MorganMaintainedNeutral$165 → $170

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

42/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst John Babcock reduced Penske Automotive Group’s (NYSE:PAG) price target from $225 to $210 while keeping an Overweight rating. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. The move signals a modest negative outlook for PAG’s near‑term earnings potential. Investors may view the adjustment as a cautionary signal amid market volatility. The rating change does not alter the fundamental view of PAG’s business model.
What did this article say?
Penske Automotive Group (PAG) closed at $209.66, a slight decline of 3.9% over the past month. The company’s year‑to‑date share price return remained robust at 32.6%, and its five‑year total shareholder return stood at 118.7%, underscoring long‑term momentum. Analysts noted that the recent pullback may provide a buying opportunity for investors seeking a quality operator with steady cash flows. The market’s focus remains on PAG’s size, earnings profile, and comparative valuation against other undervalued stocks.
What did this article say?
Penske Automotive Group reported Q2 revenue that fell short of analyst consensus, contributing to a broader decline in vehicle retailer stocks. The miss reflects softer demand and higher operating costs, but the company’s diversified global footprint and strong inventory management mitigate immediate risk.
What did this article say?
Penske Automotive Group (PAG) is highlighted in a Zacks industry outlook that underscores the mixed environment for auto retailers. The report notes resilient demand but warns that tightening inventory, higher borrowing costs, and fading federal EV incentives could dampen sales momentum. PAG’s strategy of acquisitions, digitization, and capital returns is positioned to navigate these headwinds, yet the overall tone remains cautious.
What did this article say?
PAG’s sales outlook remains solid as auto demand stays resilient despite tightening inventory and higher borrowing costs. The company’s strategic initiatives, such as expanding digital sales channels and optimizing inventory turnover, help mitigate the impact of rising prices. While the macro environment poses headwinds, PAG’s operational adjustments position it to capture market share and sustain profitability.
What did this article say?
Penske Automotive (PAG) reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.62 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $3.38 and marking a 4.2% decline from the prior year. Revenue rose 6% YoY to $8.51 billion, exceeding the $7.93 billion estimate, driven by a 5% increase in same‑store new and used vehicle sales. Gross margin on service and parts improved by 80 basis points to 59.5%, supporting stronger profitability. The results suggest a modest upside for the business, though the earnings decline relative to last year tempers enthusiasm.
What did this article say?
Penske Automotive (NYSE: PAG) participated in a NYSE pre‑market briefing on August 21, 2026, alongside McLaren and other high‑profile guests. The session focused on the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the first IndyCar race on the National Mall, and included remarks from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. No new financial guidance, earnings data, or material corporate actions were disclosed, leaving PAG’s valuation unchanged. The briefing serves primarily as a marketing and visibility event rather than a catalyst for price movement.
What did this article say?
Penske Automotive Group (PAG) is under scrutiny after analysts highlighted three key concerns. First, same‑store sales have been trailing peers, indicating weaker customer traffic and revenue growth at existing locations. Second, the company’s recent quarterly results, while solid, have not matched the broader market’s performance, raising doubts about future momentum. Finally, the broader narrative suggests PAG may underperform, prompting a recommendation to avoid the stock for now.
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst John Babcock has upgraded Penske Automotive Group to an Overweight rating, raising the price target from $220 to $225. The upgrade reflects confidence in PAG's vehicle leasing and fleet management business, which benefits from a growing demand for commercial vehicles. The rating change signals a bullish outlook for PAG's earnings growth and could support the stock's valuation.

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23
BEARISH
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