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Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 31, 2026
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) reported revenue of $4.4B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +0.3% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.0%, net earnings $115M (2.6% of revenue).
Asbury Automotive Group, Q2 2026: revenue $4.4B (+0.3% year over year), operating margin 5.0%, net earnings $115M, operating cash flow $129M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.4B | +7% | +0.3% |
| Gross profit | $753M | +4% | +0.2% |
| Operating profit | $220M | +13% | -15% |
| Net earnings | $115M | -39% | -25% |
| Operating cash flow | $129M | -42% | +42% |
| Free cash flow | $58.4M | -67% | +10% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.4B in Q2 2026, roughly flat year over year and up 7% from the previous quarter. Used vehicle was the largest line at 28% of revenue. Vehicle repair and maintenance services added $0.03B year over year (up 7%), 298% of the total change. Used vehicle wholesale declined 9%.
Gross margin was 17.2%, unchanged from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.22B, a 5.0% margin (down 0.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.04B even though revenue rose $0.01B versus Q2 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 8% against flat revenue. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+43%). Net earnings were $0.11B, down 25% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.13B (up 42% year over year), 113% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.02B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.01B. Capital expenditures of $0.07B left free cash flow of $0.06B.
Questions
What was Asbury Automotive Group's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) reported revenue of $4.4B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +0.3% from a year earlier and +7% from the quarter before.
Was Asbury Automotive Group profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $220M (5.0% of revenue) and net earnings $115M.