Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Broker-backed picks like GM, CVI, ABG, AXL and ADNT are worth watching as the Fed's 25 bps rate cut boosts focus on growth.
Asbury's resilient service and parts business drives stable profits, offsetting cyclical new/used car sales and tariff risks. The recent Herb Chambers acquisition nearly doubles the dealership footprint, supporting long-term growth and scale efficiencies. Financials remain robust: Q2 beat expectations, service revenue is up 4%, and SG&A efficiency is improving despite tech upgrade costs.
Investors need to pay close attention to ABG stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Amid market volatility, broker-backed stocks like AXL, BKD, ADNT, ABG and AN stand out for their growth potential and earnings strength.
Auto dealers Asbury (ABG) and AutoNation (AN) offer resilient, cash-generative models with strong parts/service profits and attractive free cash flow yields versus the S&P 500. Builders FirstSource (BLDR) benefits from a structural housing shortage, improved margins, and significant buybacks, offering long-term growth despite near-term softness and cyclical headwinds. Core Natural Resources (CNR) and Warrior Met Coal (HCC) are poised for robust free cash flow as global met coal demand rises, with strong balance sheets and operational leverage post-merger and project completion.
ABG beats Q2 earnings estimates as strong used vehicle margins offset softer-than-expected segment revenues.
The headline numbers for Asbury Automotive (ABG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) came out with quarterly earnings of $7.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.82 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.4 per share a year ago.
Asbury Automotive (ABG) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Despite recent underperformance and margin pressure, Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. remains attractively valued relative to peers, supporting my continued 'buy' rating. The company demonstrates strong top-line growth through acquisitions, notably the Herb Chambers Companies deal, expanding its dealership footprint and revenue base. Profitability has been challenged by margin compression in both new and used vehicles due to inventory normalization and affordability issues, but parts and services remain resilient.