OPENLANE (KAR) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
OPENLANE, Inc. ( KAR ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 5, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants William Wright Peter Kelly - CEO & Director Bradley Herring - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Jeffrey Lick - Stephens Inc., Research Division Craig Kennison - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Research Division Gary Prestopino - Barrington Research Associates, Inc., Research Division Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Bob Labick - CJS Securities, Inc. Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to the OPENLANE, Inc. Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
OPENLANE (KAR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.26 per share a year ago.
| - Industry | - Sector | Peter J. Kelly CEO | NYSE Exchange | 48238T109 CUSIP |
| US Country | 4,080 Employees | 3 Apr 2020 Last Dividend | 28 Jun 2019 Last Split | 11 Dec 2009 IPO Date |
OPENLANE, Inc., initially known as KAR Auction Services, Inc., is a digital marketplace giant in the used vehicle sector with a diverse presence across North America, Europe, the Philippines, and Uruguay. The company has carved out a niche by streamlining the connection between sellers and buyers through its digital platforms. Operating under two primary segments, Marketplace and Finance, OPENLANE caters to a wide array of customer needs ranging from digital marketplace services for buying and selling used vehicles to providing floorplan financing. Its transformation from KAR Auction Services to OPENLANE in May 2023 signifies its evolution and commitment towards enhancing digital transactions in the automotive space. Founded in 2006, with its base in Carmel, Indiana, OPENLANE continues to revolutionize the way used vehicles are bought and sold.
The cornerstone of OPENLANE's offerings, the Marketplace segment facilitates a digital arena for trading used vehicles. Through platforms like OPENLANE with mobile-app enabled solutions, dealers in the United States can effortlessly sell and source inventory. The segment champions an integrated approach to selling by bundling a suite of value-added ancillary services. These include but are not limited to, comprehensive transportation logistics both inbound and outbound, vehicle reconditioning, meticulous inspection and certification processes, efficient titling, and administrative support, alongside collateral recovery services. Catering to a broad spectrum of clients including vehicle manufacturers, fleet companies, rental car enterprises, finance companies, and more, the marketplace services exemplify OPENLANE's commitment to simplifying the sale and purchase of used vehicles.
The Finance segment underscores OPENLANE's dedication to supporting dealer operations through tailor-made financial solutions. At the core of these offerings is the floorplan financing service, a short-term, inventory-secured financial assistance designed to aid independent used vehicle dealers. This particular service is not just a testament to OPENLANE's innovative financial products but also highlights the company's understanding of the market dynamics and the financial hurdles faced by dealers in the competitive used vehicle landscape.