Asbury Automotive Recognition: Asbury Automotive Group has been ranked 27th in Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024 list within the Vehicles & Components Industry, highlighting its commitment to integrity and trust among investors, customers, and employees.
Company Overview: Asbury is a leading automotive retailer in the U.S., operating 153 dealerships and offering a wide range of automotive products and services, while also being recognized for its growth and workplace quality by various publications.
ABG
$242.15+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on ABG
Wall Street analysts forecast ABG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ABG is 258.40 USD with a low forecast of 230.00 USD and a high forecast of 300.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast ABG stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ABG is 258.40 USD with a low forecast of 230.00 USD and a high forecast of 300.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
1 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 242.430
Low
230.00
Averages
258.40
High
300.00
Current: 242.430
Low
230.00
Averages
258.40
High
300.00
Morgan Stanley
Equal Weight
initiated
$230
2025-12-08
Reason
Morgan Stanley
Price Target
$230
2025-12-08
initiated
Equal Weight
Reason
Morgan Stanley assumed coverage of Asbury Automotive with an Equal Weight rating and $230 price target. The firm adjusted ratings in the autos and shared mobility group as part of its 2026 outlook following a change in analysts. Morgan Stanley is "leaning more cautious" into next year, saying the electric vehicle "winter" will sustain through 2026. This is counterbalanced by a "moderately more positive" outlook on internal combustion engines and hybrids, the analyst tells investors.
Barclays
Equal Weight
downgrade
$275 -> $251
2025-12-04
Reason
Barclays
Price Target
$275 -> $251
2025-12-04
downgrade
Equal Weight
Reason
Barclays lowered the firm's price target on Asbury Automotive to $251 from $275 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates in the auto retail group following its latest industry discussions.
Barclays
Equal Weight
initiated
$275
2025-11-11
Reason
Barclays
Price Target
$275
2025-11-11
initiated
Equal Weight
Reason
Barclays initiated coverage of Asbury Automotive with an Equal Weight rating and $275 price target. The firm rolled out coverage on the auto retail sector with a neutral view. Sector fundamentals are mixed, but the dealers offer "resiliency and strong shareholder returns," the analyst tells investors in a research note. Barclays is constructive on the growth outlook for the digital auction marketplaces as it sees the companies gaining shared from physical auctions.
JPMorgan
Rajat Gupta
Underweight
maintain
$230 -> $235
2025-11-05
Reason
JPMorgan
Rajat Gupta
Price Target
$230 -> $235
2025-11-05
maintain
Underweight
Reason
JPMorgan analyst Rajat Gupta raised the firm's price target on Asbury Automotive to $235 from $230 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted franchise auto deal models post the Q3 reports. It believes it remains too early to get constructive on the group.
About ABG
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. is an automotive retailer. The Company operates through two segments: Dealerships and Total Care Auto (TCA). The Company offers a range of automotive products and services fulfilling the entire vehicle ownership lifecycle, including new and used vehicles, parts and services, which include vehicle repair and maintenance services, replacement parts and collision repair services, and finance and insurance (F&I) products, including arranging vehicle financing through third parties and aftermarket products, such as extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection debt cancellation and prepaid maintenance plans. The Company operates approximately 175 new-vehicle dealerships, consisting of over 230 franchises and representing 36 domestic and foreign brands of vehicles. It also operates Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar, a provider of service contracts and other vehicle protection products, and 39 collision repair centers.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
