Penske Automotive Group Stock (NYSE: PAG)

Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:PAG) Stock

Penske Automotive Group

Penske Automotive Group operates in 19 US states and overseas. It has over 150 US and Puerto Rico light-vehicle stores as well as 210 franchised dealerships overseas, primarily in the United Kingdom but also in Australia, Germany, Italy, and Japan. The company is the third-largest US publicly traded dealership in terms of light-vehicle revenue and sells more than 40 brands, with over 90% of retail automotive revenue coming from luxury and import names. Other segments are service and finance and insurance. The firm's Premier Truck Group owns 45 truck dealerships selling mostly Freightliner and Western Star brands, and Penske owns 16 used-vehicle stores, mostly in the US and UK under the CarShop (US) and Sytner Select (UK) brands. Penske is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. Common Stock

Penske Automotive Group Inc

PARAGON ID SA by Paragon Id Sa

Plains GP Holdings, L.P. - Class A Shares representing limited partner interests

Plains GP Holdings LP

PagSeguro Digital Ltd. Class A Common Shares

PagSeguro Digital Ltd

Pagaya Technologies Ltd. - Class A Ordinary Shares

Pagaya Technologies Ltd

PageGroup PLC

PagerDuty Inc

WIIM

AMZN

BBWI

BIRK

BURL

CANG

CHWY

CPRI

CVNA

DECK

DLTR

FIVE

LULU

REAL

SFIX

SHOO

SHOT

ULTA

URBN

WOOF

Shares of companies within retail, apparel, and e-commerce industries are trading lower amid heavy selling pressure as markets react to President Trump's tariff announcements, which may hamper consumer spending.

A sweeping new wave of tariffs unveiled by President Donald Trump on Wednesday triggered a sharp selloff during the after hours of trading as the scope and scale of the trade duties exceeded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44616760/donald-trump-sets-reciprocal-tariffs-on-key-trade-partners-in-historic-policy-shock">Wall Street's worst-case expectations.</a>
The president framed the move as a long-overdue correction to decades of trade imbalance, instituting what he called a "reciprocal tariff rate," set at 50% of what trading partners charge the United States, but also factoring in non-tariff barriers like currency manipulation, value-added taxes and outright import bans.
While Trump had telegraphed his intention to "rebalance" U.S. trade policy, the specific duty levels, some of which reached into the mid-30% range with key trading partners, jolted investors.
Under the new framework, China, which Trump said imposes tariffs as high as 67% on American goods, will now face reciprocal U.S. duties of approximately 37%. The European Union, which applies a 39% combined rate including VATs, will be subject to a 20% U.S. tariff. Japan, with an estimated 46% trade barrier, now faces a 24% duty on exports to the U.S.
Canada and Mexico, two major trading partners, were notably excluded from the tariff program — a move that suggests Trump may be preserving the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, at least for now.
The White House confirmed that new trade tariffs will take effect on April 9. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tariffs Spark After-Hours Chaos: Index Futures Dive</h3>
The market&#8217;s reaction was swift and brutal. By 5:10 p.m. ET, futures on the S&amp;P 500 dropped 2.5%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 3.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average contracts lost 1.4% and the Russell 2000 futures collapsed by 4.7%. 
Losses were broad-based. Every major sector of the S&amp;P 500 was in the red, with Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) and Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) down about 3%.
As risk appetite evaporated, gold prices climbed. Futures on the yellow metal gained 1.1%, extending their year-to-date advance as investors sought shelter from escalating geopolitical and trade tensions.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tech Megacaps Bear the Brunt</h3>
The Magnificent Seven stocks, the market's dominant tech names, are on track to lose a combined $685 billion.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) was the biggest laggard, down 6.6% and projected to erase $221.7 billion in market value.
 Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) lost 4.7%, a drop equivalent to $127.2 billion. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) fell 5.1%, and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) slid nearly 6%, as traders repositioned for a potentially more inflationary and protectionist economic environment.
Here's the breakdown of projected market cap losses with the tech elite group:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Market Cap ($B)</th>
<th>Post-Mkt % Chg</th>
<th>Projected Loss ($B)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc.</td>
<td>3364.8</td>
<td>-6.59%</td>
<td>-221.7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)</td>
<td>2842.7</td>
<td>-1.99%</td>
<td>-56.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVIDIA Corporation</td>
<td>2694.6</td>
<td>-4.72%</td>
<td>-127.2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com, Inc. </td>
<td>2079.0</td>
<td>-5.06%</td>
<td>-105.2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>)</td>
<td>1923.7</td>
<td>-3.09%</td>
<td>-59.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>1480.5</td>
<td>-4.16%</td>
<td>-61.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla, Inc. </td>
<td>910.7</td>
<td>-5.86%</td>
<td>-53.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Total</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>-685.1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data, the steepest decliners in the aftermarket session included:
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Chg %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>)</td>
<td>-24.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>)</td>
<td>-22.47%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)</td>
<td>-12.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hess Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>)</td>
<td>-11.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPS#NYSE">GPS</a>)</td>
<td>-11.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>)</td>
<td>-10.82%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>)</td>
<td>-10.38%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Major gainers were: 
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Chg %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Dillard&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDS#NYSE">DDS</a>)</td>
<td>+4.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Certara, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERT#NASDAQ">CERT</a>)</td>
<td>+4.16%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRT#NYSE">FRT</a>)</td>
<td>+3.78%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGA#NYSE">RGA</a>)</td>
<td>+2.79%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NASDAQ">FERG</a>)</td>
<td>+2.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Church &amp; Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHD#NYSE">CHD</a>)</td>
<td>+2.48%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LHX#NYSE">LHX</a>)</td>
<td>+2.33%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Read Next: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44610548/trumps-auto-tariffs-could-crush-demand-blow-26-billion-hole-in-industry-profits">Trump&#8217;s Auto Tariffs Could Crush Demand, Blow $26 Billion Hole In Industry Profits</a></li>
</ul>
Image created using photos from Shutterstock.

Government

Large Cap

Macro Economic Events

Regulations

Broad U.S. Equity ETFs

Economics

Tech

ETFs

AAPL

CERT

FERG

GOOGL

MSFT

NVDA

TSLA

Select Sector SPDR-Consumer Discretionary

Markets Reel As Trump's Tariffs Hit — Magnificent 7 Set To Shed Almost $700 Billion

ABNB

AENT

AGAE

BALY

CENN

CVCO

DENN

FIGS

GMBL

GOLF

LIND

MBLY

MOND

NCLH

PATK

PENN

PRKS

PTON

SERV

SGHC

TDUP

UXIN

Shares of stocks within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading higher. The sector may be trading up amid the release of better-than-expected ADP employment data.

TSCO

Shares of retail, apparel, and e-commerce companies are trading higher. Investors may be interpreting the release of better-than-expected ADP employment data as a sign of strength for the industry.

Shares of e-commerce, retail, and apparel stocks are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on equities.

Penske Automotive Group shares are trading lower after JP Morgan cut its price target on the stock from $165 to $140 and maintained an Underweight rating.

JP Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta maintains Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $165 to $140.

News

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Penske Automotive Group, Lowers Price Target to $140

Shares of retail, apparel, and e-commerce companies are trading higher amid overall market strength on reports of potentially narrowed or targeted tariffs, which may be easing investor concerns.

<a href="https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-amazon-eyes-used-car-sales-0319/">https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-amazon-eyes-used-car-sales-0319/</a>
While Amazon continues to refine its <a href="https://www.autonews.com/retail/hyundai-will-sell-cars-amazon-2024/">new car-shopping platform</a> with customers and dealers in certain U.S. markets, the online retail giant is already eying its next endeavor: used cars.

ACVA

CARG

CRMT

'Amazon Eyes Used-Car Sales' - Automotive News

President Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China includes levies on auto imports from all three countries. Additionally, 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum were tacked on and triggered on March 12.
S&amp;P Global said the most likely scenario is an "extended disruption period lasting 16 to 20 weeks," with "several high exposure vehicles" either slowing or ceasing production.
That's bad news for many car makers, who ship steel, parts and even whole vehicles across North America before they're sold. 
But look deeper and some sectors of the auto industry may actually prosper from these tariffs.
Here are four car companies set to benefit from the tariff tit-for-tat. 
Market experts say disruption is the rule going forward across the globe – and with American and European automakers looking better going forward.
"Trump&#8217;s tariffs on steel, aluminum, and Chinese imports are placing production expense on American automakers, constricting margins for foreign-part-dependent companies," said Fei Chen, founder and CEO at Intellectia.AI, a financial intelligence company.
"Diversified Japanese and European automakers are less impacted. Chinese automakers, especially BYD and Geely, could benefit most as China doubles down on domestic EV manufacturing and export efforts, focusing on tariff-friendly markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America," Chen said.
High tariff activity is causing automaker CEOs to alter their strategic planning, which casts additional clouds on auto stocks.
"Right now, the administration's tariffs are forcing automakers to examine their supply base to see what the easiest shifts may be to ease some of the burden on what components are produced where," said Brian Sponheimer, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds. "For production of full product lines to be moved from Mexico or Canada to the US, the cost would be measured in billions, so automakers must choose whether that cost makes sense on a long-term basis given the potential for a tariff increase that may not be measured in multiple years."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Auto Stocks To Test Drive In 2025</h2>
In such a chaotic sector environment, which auto stocks stand out during the tariff wars? Here's what industry experts have to say.
Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) – Tesla hasn't gotten off to a great start, but tariffs may give the stock a much-needed tune-up. "Love it or hate it, they&#8217;re the EV champs," said Alex Black, chief marketing officer at EpicVIN. "Tariff-free importation of strategic battery components plus brand loyalty will sustain them."
Toyota (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) This Japanese automaker should continue to thrive mainly due to its diverse supply base and strong hybrid offerings, making Toyota "tariff and rising production cost-resistant," Chen said.
BYD (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>) The Chinese giant EV maker, with strong demand, is growing in Europe and Latin America. "They&#8217;re vertically integrated, so they have cost control superior to most," Black said.
Chen agreed. "As the automaker expanding beyond U.S. borders, it's escaping tariffs as it capitalizes on global EV demand." 
General Motors (NYSE: GM), a home grown legend, GM has based its domestic production in Detroit MI, and "now it's in prime position to be at the forefront of production locally and to combat the challenges that most other car manufacturers will face among these new regulations," said Lucas Barcelo, founder at Thrivin Life, an automation and analytics marketing company.
"GM has a good diversified supply chain, their domestic production will allow them to mitigate tariff impact, they have remained relatively financially strong over the years, and now we'll get to see how they adapt and innovate among big changes &#8211; this is their chance to shine," Barcelo added.
Used car specialists: Tariffs raise costs, making consumers less likely to purchase a new vehicle.
"This makes stocks that generate profits from the used vehicle market and through service and parts more likely to benefit on a relative basis," Sponheimer said. "We have long appreciated the dealer model that AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) and Penske (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) employ, driving over half of gross profits from parts and service."
Additionally, CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) will likely experience an inflection in the addressable market for late-model used vehicles starting in 2H, Sponheimer added. "With more consumers looking to purchase used vehicles, the company should benefit from volatility in the new market." 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Takeaway On Tariffs And Auto Stocks</h2>
When kicking tires on auto stocks, extend that research into auto aftermarket companies, which tend to get overlooked by investors.
"The US new vehicle market is in the range of 15-17 million units in a typical year, and the used market is 40 million in annual sales, and the total vehicle population in the United States is over 290 million vehicles," Sponheimer said.
He likes companies that service the larger, less cyclical total vehicle population, where the average vehicle age is nearing 13 years old.
"These vehicles require service, particularly as complexity has skyrocketed," Sponheimer noted. "So this automotive aftermarket produces outstanding business models with outstanding cash flow characteristics."
Additionally, the aftermarket tends to be an area where inflationary pressure can be passed along. "This is typically a fertile fishing ground for auto stocks," he added.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Finally, The Investing Edge You've Been Searching For</h2>
Today, you can get immediate access to lightning-fast market alerts &amp; insights delivered daily for less than $11 a month. Click <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge/">HERE</a> to start investing with an edge today. 
Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion

Trading Ideas

BYDDY

4 Auto Stocks Set To Benefit From Trump's Tariffs

Revealing a significant insider sell on March 14, JOHN BARR, Board Member at Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001019849/000101984925000036//Archives/edgar/data/1019849/000101984925000036/0001019849-25-000036-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday showed that BARR sold 1,529 shares of Penske Automotive Group. The total transaction amounted to $237,683. 
Penske Automotive Group's shares are actively trading at $150.25, experiencing a up of 0.81% during Friday's morning session.
<h3>Delving into Penske Automotive Group's Background</h3>
Penske Automotive Group operates in 19 US states and overseas. It has over 150 US and Puerto Rico light-vehicle stores as well as 210 franchised dealerships overseas, primarily in the United Kingdom but also in Australia, Germany, Italy, and Japan. The company is the third-largest US publicly traded dealership in terms of light-vehicle revenue and sells more than 40 brands, with over 90% of retail automotive revenue coming from luxury and import names. Other segments are service and finance and insurance. The firm's Premier Truck Group owns 45 truck dealerships selling mostly Freightliner and Western Star brands, and Penske owns 16 used-vehicle stores, mostly in the US and UK under the CarShop (US) and Sytner Select (UK) brands. Penske is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
<h3>Penske Automotive Group: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Penske Automotive Group showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 6.16% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 16.33%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 3.54, Penske Automotive Group showcases strong earnings per share.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Penske Automotive Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.59, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Market Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The Price to Earnings ratio of 10.85 is lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 0.33 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Penske Automotive Group's EV/EBITDA ratio at 10.83 suggests potential undervaluation, falling below industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
<a href="https://www.schwab.com/brokerage?aff=XEC">Now trade stocks online commission free with Charles Schwab, a trusted and complete investment firm.</a>
<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes</h3>
Taking a closer look at transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> often prioritize those unfolding in the open market, meticulously cataloged in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C denotes the conversion of an option, and transaction code A signifies a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001019849">Check Out The Full List Of Penske Automotive Group's Insider Trades.</a>
Insider Buying Alert: Profit from C-Suite Moves
Benzinga Edge reveals every insider trade in real-time. Don't miss the next big stock move driven by insider confidence. Unlock this ultimate sentiment indicator now. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-checkout/?t=Be8be9arja3be22in8&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Click here for access</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insider Trades

Insider Unloading: JOHN BARR Sells $237K Worth Of Penske Automotive Group Shares

DKNG

DUOL

IRBT

KRUS

POOL

RVLV

SPHL

Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower. The sector may be down on overall market concerns amid tariff uncertainty.

Shares of retail, apparel, and ecommerce stocks are trading lower amid a decline in consumer spending data. Additionally, Kohl's issued expectations for sales to fall in 2025.

JP Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta maintains Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $160 to $165.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Penske Automotive Group, Raises Price Target to $165

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jeff Lick reiterates Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and maintains $165 price target.

Reiteration

Stephens & Co. Reiterates Equal-Weight on Penske Automotive Group, Maintains $165 Price Target

Wall Street climbed on Thursday, even as the Producer Price Index (PPI) sharply exceeded estimates in January, reigniting concerns <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43692996/inflation-fears-mount-as-producer-prices-soar-to-35-put-fed-interest-rate-cut-on-ice">over persistent inflationary pressures. </a>
Despite the hotter-than-expected PPI reading—up 3.5% year-over-year in January, surpassing the 3.3% forecast—investors found some relief in certain PPI components that influence the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, which showed signs of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/02/43701823/economists-breathe-sigh-of-relief-why-producer-inflation-isnt-as-bad-as-it-seems">cooling compared to December.</a>
Investor risk appetite remained supported by expectations of ceasefire talks in Ukraine following a conversation between former President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin a day earlier. 
By midday trading in New York, all major indices were in positive territory, with technology stocks leading the gains. Among semiconductor stocks, Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) continued to rally, surging 10% after strong performances in prior sessions. 
The U.S. chipmaker benefited from renewed buying momentum following comments from Vice President J.D. Vance, who indicated that the Trump administration plans to ease regulations to accelerate AI chip innovation in the U.S.
Intel has now soared over 27% this week, tracking its best weekly performance since 1974. 
The U.S. dollar extended its decline as Treasury yields pulled back sharply, reversing Wednesday&#8217;s surge.
In commodities, gold edged up 0.4% to $2,918 per ounce, oil remained steady at $71 per barrel, and natural gas surged 2.4% to $3.66 per million British thermal units. 
Sentiment in cryptocurrency markets remained subdued, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) sliding 2.4% to trade below $96,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,903.94</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,088.51</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,493.13</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,261.64</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent021325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.6% to $606.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.3% to $445.18.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.9% to $532.98.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.4% to $224.58.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) outperformed, up 1.1%; the&nbsp;Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) lagged, down 1.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:
<ul>
<li>Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): up 2.05%</li>
<li>Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTS#NYSE">ZTS</a>): down 7.8%</li>
<li>Duke Energy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>): down 2.5%</li>
<li>American Electric Power Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): down 0.6%</li>
<li>Equinix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>): down 1.9%</li>
<li>Moody's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCO#NYSE">MCO</a>): up 2.9%</li>
<li>Deere &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>): down 1.5%</li>
<li>PPL Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPL#NYSE">PPL</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>MGM Resorts International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>): up 17.9%</li>
<li>Paycom Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>): flat</li>
<li>HubSpot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUBS#NYSE">HUBS</a>): up 1.6%</li>
<li>Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LECO#NASDAQ">LECO</a>): up 11.7%</li>
<li>Curtiss-Wright Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CW#NYSE">CW</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>): down 34%</li>
<li>CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>): up 1.1%</li>
<li>DTE Energy Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTE#NYSE">DTE</a>): up 2.4%</li>
<li>AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>): up 19.9%</li>
<li>Reddit Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>): down 8.8%. </li>
</ul>
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43703014/robert-f-kennedy-confirmed-as-trump-secretary-of-health">Robert F. Kennedy, Vaccine Skeptic, Confirmed As Trump&#8217;s Secretary Of Health: Health Care Stocks To Watch</a></li>
</ul>
Photo: Ryan DeBerardinis via Shutterstock

Equities

Bonds

Econ #s

$BTC

CBRE

CROX

CSCO

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust

EQIX

GEHC

HUBS

INTC

LECO

PAYC

RDDT

ZBRA

Stocks Rise Despite Hot Producer Inflation, Intel Soars, Bitcoin Drops Below $96,000: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) shares <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43688480/penske-automotive-group-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">are trading higher on Thursday.</a>
The company reported: 
<ul>
<li>Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $3.54, beating the street view of $3.29. </li>
<li>Quarterly sales of $7.72 billion (up 6% year over year), outpacing the analyst consensus of $7.58 billion.  </li>
<li>Delivery of new and used retail automotive units increased by 3%. </li>
<li>Retail automotive same-store revenue grew by 5%</li>
<li>New vehicle sales up by 7%</li>
<li>Used vehicle sales up by 1%</li>
<li>Finance and insurance down by 3%</li>
<li>Service and parts up by 7%.</li>
</ul>
The gross margin for retail automotive service and parts increased by 30 basis points.
&#8220;New and used automotive gross profit per unit retailed remained strong, including a&nbsp;$74&nbsp;per unit sequential increase in new vehicle gross profit per unit retailed when compared to the third quarter of 2024, and same-store service and parts revenue and gross profit increased 7% and 9%, respectively,&#8221; said Chair&nbsp;and CEO&nbsp;Roger Penske.
Also Read:<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/02/43697320/robinhood-stock-is-soaring-thursday-whats-going-on" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Robinhood Stock Is Soaring Thursday: What&#8217;s Going On?</a>
As of Dec. 31, Premier Truck Group operated 45 North American retail commercial truck locations. 
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $72.4 million, lower than $96.4 million a year ago.
Long-term debt as of quarter end totaled $1.130 billion, compared with $1.419 billion a year ago.
Dividend: The company approved a quarterly dividend of&nbsp;$1.22&nbsp;per share, representing an increase of 2.5%, or&nbsp;$0.03&nbsp;per share.
This represents 17th consecutive quarterly increase. The dividend is payable on&nbsp;March 6.
Price Action: PAG shares are trading higher by 6.09% to $174.67 at last check Thursday.
Read Next:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43700767/netflix-stock-attractive-at-all-time-highs-for-analyst-virtuous-circle-of-strong-subscriber-growth-more-revenue-and-growing-profit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Netflix Stock Attractive At All-Time Highs For Analyst: &#8216;Virtuous Circle Of Strong Subscriber Growth, More Revenue, And Growing Profit&#8217;</a></li>
</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

Earnings

Guidance

Markets

Movers

General

Penske Boasts Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Up As New And Used Car Deliveries Increase 3%

Penske Automotive Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results and increased its quarterly dividend from $1.19 per share to $1.22

The dividend is payable March 6, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 24, 2025.

Dividends

Penske Automotive Increases Quarterly Dividend By 2.5% From $1.19 To $1.22 Per Share

Penske Automotive Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.54 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.29 by 7.6 percent. This is a 2.61 percent increase over earnings of $3.45 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $7.72 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.58 billion by 1.87 percent. This is a 6.15 percent increase over sales of $7.27 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Penske Automotive Group Q4 2024 Adj EPS $3.54 Beats $3.29 Estimate, Sales $7.72B Beat $7.58B Estimate

Press Releases

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INCREASES DIVIDEND 11% TO $1.19

Gabelli Funds to Host 48th Annual Automotive Symposium at The Encore at Wynn, Las Vegas, Nevada

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL PORSCHE DEALERSHIP IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP REPORTS QUARTERLY RESULTS

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL PORSCHE DEALERSHIP IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP SCHEDULES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS

Paralyzed Veterans of America receives $1.13 million donation from Penske Automotive Group, surpassing $10 million in all-time contributions

PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP SCHEDULES FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS CONFERENCE CALL

DORM

GNTX

MNRO

MPAA

NNBR

ORLY

PHIN

PRTS

RUSHA

STRT

Advance Auto Parts

Asbury Automotive Group

AutoNation

ARKO

Autozi Internet Technology (Global) Ltd. - Class A Ordinary Shares

Autozi Internet Tech

AutoZone

Cango Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing two (2) Class A Ordinary Shares

Comments

Penske Automotive Group

Notizie

PARTENAIRE / CONTRIBUTEUR

BENZINGA MONDIAL