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Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) reported revenue of $4.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -8% from a year earlier and +0.7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.7%, net earnings $105M (2.4% of revenue).
Asbury Automotive Group, Q3 2026: revenue $4.4B (-8% year over year), operating margin 4.7%, net earnings $105M, operating cash flow $265M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.4B | +0.7% | -8% |
| Gross profit | $732M | -3% | -9% |
| Operating profit | $207M | -6% | -15% |
| Net earnings | $105M | -8% | -29% |
| Operating cash flow | $265M | +105% | -14% |
| Free cash flow | $193M | — | -26% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.4B in Q3 2026, down 8% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. New vehicle was the largest line at 52% of revenue. New vehicle lost $0.24B year over year (down 9%), 61% of the total change.
Gross margin was 16.6%, down 0.1 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.21B, a 4.7% margin (down 0.4 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 6% while revenue fell 8%. Net earnings were $0.11B, down 29% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.27B (down 14% year over year), 252% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.02B of depreciation and amortization and $2.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.13B. Capital expenditures of $0.07B left free cash flow of $0.19B.
Questions
What was Asbury Automotive Group's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) reported revenue of $4.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -8% from a year earlier and +0.7% from the quarter before.
Was Asbury Automotive Group profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $207M (4.7% of revenue) and net earnings $105M.