Auto Trader keeps 2027 outlook as core sales stall and EPS climbs
Auto Trader's first-half core revenue was flat, operating profit slipped 1% and EPS rose 5%, per TradingView. The fiscal 2027 profit guidance stays unchanged.
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what happened
Auto Trader's first-half results showed flat core revenue, excluding vehicle and accessory sales. Operating profit fell 1%, while basic earnings per share rose 5%, according to TradingView.
Operating profit guidance for fiscal 2027 stays at £395m to £415m, and management expects second-half revenue growth to accelerate. The company returned £330.2m to shareholders during the period.
why it matters
The key question for investors is whether faster revenue growth in the second half can offset the flat core top line. An unchanged forecast and large shareholder payouts support the income case, but the report shows little underlying growth so far.
market impact
Auto Trader shares: mixed signals from flat core revenue, higher EPS and steady payouts.
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- AUTO: Flat core revenue, higher EPS and continued shareholder returns; FY2027 guidance unchanged — TradingView, 5 November 2026 at 09:58 UTC
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