Asbury Automotive reports Q3 loss, completes Tekion rollout and faces lower guidance

Asbury Automotive Group posted third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $4.4 billion, a decline of 8% year‑over‑year, and adjusted earnings per share of $6.16, missing consensus estimates. Net income fell 29% to $105 million. The company finished converting all dealerships to the Tekion cloud platform, a major technology initiative, while used‑vehicle retail volume rose 4.5% sequentially. Management highlighted a goal to bring SG&A down to the low‑60% of gross profit range and to reduce net leverage below 3 × by mid‑2027.

BofA Securities cut its price target to $232, citing expected SG&A improvements from the Tekion rollout. The lower earnings and revenue miss may pressure the stock, while the technology completion and leverage reduction plan could support future profitability.

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