Asbury Automotive Group stock faces a lower UBS target

Published on 10/08/2026 at 02:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Asbury Automotive Group stock faced a UBS target cut to USD 193 from USD 250 on October 7, 2026. Q2 adjusted EPS reached USD 6.82 against USD 6.31 consensus.

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Asbury Automotive Group (ISIN US0434361046) closed at USD 167.77 on the NYSE on October 7, 2026, down 1.17 percent from the prior close. The latest analyst action came from UBS, which cut its price target to USD 193 from USD 250 while keeping a Neutral rating, according to Markets Insider on October 7, 2026.

UBS lowers its valuation view

The UBS note cited Q3 and 2027 earnings estimates running 7 percent and 6 percent below consensus, respectively. It pointed to slower parts and service growth, higher selling, general and administrative expenses, higher gross costs and rising floor plan interest.

The target reduction followed a sharp post-second-quarter reassessment across auto retailers. For ABG, the difference between the new UBS target and the October 7 closing price is USD 25.23, equivalent to 15.0 percent above the stock price.

Adjusted EPS beat revenue expectations

Asbury's second-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS reached USD 6.82, beating the USD 6.31 consensus estimate by USD 0.51, while revenue totaled USD 4.38 billion against USD 4.49 billion expected, according to MarketBeat in its October 6, 2026 report.

The quarter therefore presents a mixed operating picture. Adjusted earnings exceeded the comparison estimate, but revenue fell short of consensus and increased 0.3 percent year over year. MarketBeat reported that adjusted EPS was USD 7.43 in the year-earlier quarter, putting the latest result USD 0.61 lower.

Results date sets the next checkpoint

Asbury has scheduled its third-quarter 2026 results for before the market opens on October 27, 2026, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET, according to Business Wire on October 6, 2026.

The combination of a lower UBS target and the approaching results date puts the next earnings release at the center of the valuation debate. The key test is whether parts and service growth and cost control can offset the financing pressure highlighted by UBS.

ABG remains below its yearly high

ABG's October 7 closing price of USD 167.77 stood within its 52-week range of USD 165.84 to USD 258.75. Market capitalization was USD 3.1 billion and trading volume was 287,180 shares on that session.