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Asbury Automotive Group: Tekion Rollout, Used Car Margins & Service Growth—A Structural Transformation Underway!
Asbury Automotive Group delivered a record fourth quarter with revenue of $4.7 billion, gross profit of $793 million, and adjusted EPS of $6.67, reflecting continued scale expansion and operational execution. The company benefited from portfolio optimization through divestitures and acquisitions, alongside disciplined capital allocation, which helped reduce leverage to 3.2x, ahead of expectations. Strong free cash flow generation and liquidity of $927 million provide financial flexibility for continued share repurchases, debt reduction, and selective acquisitions. However, underlying operating trends reflect a transition phase, with multiple moving parts influencing near-term performance and visibility. From an operational standpoint, performance across segments was mixed. Used vehicle profitability showed meaningful improvement, with gross profit per unit rising 18% year over year, supported by tighter inventory sourcing and disciplined pricing strategies.
