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AUTO1 Group Stock AG1.DE

AUTO1 Group SE · IR documents · Reporting currency EUR · Quarterly reporting · Figures as of Q2 2026 · updated 2026-10-18 · checked 2026-10-08 · ISIN DE000A2LQ884 · WKN A2LQ88

AUTO1 Group SE is a pan-European digital automotive marketplace and used car retailer operating two business segments. AUTO1 Group stock (AG1.DE): Quarterly and annual results since 2023 from Quarterly Report and IR documents: revenue, earnings, balance sheet, cash flow and management guidance, every figure with its source. As of 09/2026, quarterly reporting. Stock analysis by NadirAlpha. AUTO1 Group stock (AG1.DE): listed on Xetra, WKN A2LQ88. NadirAlpha has evaluated 19 original documents, cross-checked every figure automatically and linked each to its source; sources as of 09/2026. Revenue Q2 2026: EUR 2.4 billion (+23% year on year). Latest reported (Q2 2026): Retail GPU, Merchant GPU, Retail Units Sold. Latest reading: Operating cash flow turned positive, Free cash flow turned positive.

Operating cash flow turned positive Free cash flow turned positive

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AUTO1 Group Current Status

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Assessment by NadirAlpha, as of Q2 2026.

AUTO1 Group delivered H1 2026 group revenue of EUR 4,869.2 million, up 24.4% year-on-year, with Q2 revenue of 2,432.1 million EUR; total units sold rose by 20.9% to 489,077 across the half year 22. Gross profit reached EUR 570.1 million in H1 2026, representing 21.9% growth and described as the best half-year figure in the company's history, supported by volume gains in both operating segments 22. AUTO1 also announced the completion of a third public ABS securitisation in July 2026, with EUR 250 million in public notes issued against a EUR 254 million sub-portfolio of instalment purchase receivables 22.
Management commentary on the 2026-Q1 results (IR-Quarter, 2026-05-13):

“Our record Q1 performance, driven by 22% year-on-year unit growth and record-breaking gross profit, highlights the strength and scalability of our vertically integrated business model. Our unique technology platform combined with our unmatched physical infrastructure keeps delivering outstanding value for both Merchant partners and consumers across Europe. We are very excited to further change the way people buy, sell and finance cars.”

Christian Bertermann, CEO and Co-founder 14
Revenue · 2026-Q22,432€ million+23.4 % vs. 2025-Q2
Net profit · 2026-Q223€ million+49.7 % vs. 2025-Q2
EPS · 2026-Q20.10€+42.9 % vs. 2025-Q2
Revenue trend
Guidance
For FY2026, AUTO1 Group guides Merchant segment units 815,000 to 865,000 (confirmed); Retail segment units 125,000 to 135,000 (confirmed); EBITDA (adjusted) 250 to 275 € million (confirmed). 22
Profitability
AUTO1's H1 2026 adjusted EBITDA of EUR 118.5 million exceeded the prior year by EUR 18.0 million, representing the best result since the company's IPO; Q2 operating income stood at 35.4 million EUR 22. H1 consolidated net profit improved by EUR 3.96 million to EUR 49.3 million, with Q2 net income of 23.2 million EUR and diluted EPS of 0.10 EUR 22. H1 operating cash flow turned positive at EUR 179.5 million compared with negative EUR 174.2 million in H1 2025, and Q2 free cash flow reached 219.7 million EUR; personnel expenses rose by EUR 38.3 million reflecting average headcount growth to 7,742 from 6,502 in the prior year 22.
Leverage
AUTO1's net debt at end of Q2 2026 stood at 849.6 million EUR, down from 1,056.9 million EUR at end of Q1 2026 22. Cash and cash equivalents increased by EUR 71.8 million to 675.7 million EUR during H1 2026, with equity rising to EUR 769.5 million and the equity ratio improving to 27.0% from 24.7% at year-end 2025 22. Long-term financial liabilities decreased by EUR 156.7 million to EUR 1,166.6 million, driven primarily by a EUR 189.0 million reduction in inventory ABS facility utilisation, while consumer loan ABS receivables increased to EUR 699.7 million reflecting continued acceptance of the instalment purchase programme 22.
Management view
AUTO1's Retail segment, operating under the Autohero brand, increased revenue by 44.8% to EUR 1,154.8 million in H1 2026, with units sold rising from 45,808 to 65,901, representing 23.7% of Group revenue 22. The Merchant segment grew revenue by 19.2% to EUR 3,714.4 million, driven by higher dealer demand and the ongoing expansion of the merchant financing programme 22. Marketing expenses rose by EUR 30.0 million to EUR 116.7 million, reflecting intensified advertising investment in the Autohero brand and purchasing channels to support customer acquisition across both segments 22.
Change
The used car market in Germany declined by 2.4% year-on-year in H1 2026, while wholesale used car prices in Europe in June 2026 were 1.1% below year-ago levels; over the January to June 2026 period, wholesale prices increased by 2.9%, illustrating the volatile pricing environment AUTO1 operates in 22. New car registrations in the EU increased by 5.7% year-on-year in H1 2026, reflecting a divergent trend from the declining used car market in Germany that forms part of the demand context for the company's operations 22. Inventory decreased by EUR 255.0 million to EUR 802.7 million over the half year, attributable to higher sales activity across both segments 22.
Risks (current)
AUTO1 faces inventory valuation risk, as significant adjustments may be required if estimated car selling prices change or demand declines; credit risk is also material, with trade receivables of EUR 945 million and instalment purchase receivables of EUR 449.3 million requiring monitoring 15. AUTO1 Group relies significantly on ABS facilities and the merchant financing programme for refinancing, and these facilities may require early repayment upon a change of control following a takeover bid 15. Non-compliance with GDPR and local data protection laws exposes AUTO1 to administrative fines and reputational harm, and heavy reliance on online platform resilience means technical incidents have immediate operational and reputational impact; used car market fragmentation also creates exposure to money laundering and related criminal offenses 15.
New this reporting period
AUTO1 completed a third public securitisation of part of its instalment purchase portfolio in July 2026, with a EUR 254 million sub-portfolio transferred to AUTO1 Car Funding S.à r.l. (Compartment FinanceHero 3) and EUR 250 million in public ABS notes issued 22.

AUTO1 Group Stock: Key Figures (€ million)

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D&A (€ million) · annual basis, as reported
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Net Debt (€ million) · quarterly basis, as reported
Capex (€ million) · quarterly basis, as reported
FCF (€ million) · quarterly basis, as reported
D&A (€ million) · quarterly basis, as reported
Shown: the most recent fiscal years. Full history since FY2022 is on record.

Fiscal years

Amounts in € million · EPS in € per share · as reported
AUTO1 Group stock: key figures on annual basis, FY2023 to FY2025, in € million. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
PeriodRevenueOp. incomeNet incomeEPS (€)EBITDA (adj.)OCFSource
FY20258,172.6118EBIT77.90.35–-463.1~115
FY20246,271.942EBIT20.90.09–-219.716
FY20235,462.8-106.1EBIT-116.5-0.54-43.9-55.417

Quarters

Amounts in € million · EPS in € per share · as reported
AUTO1 Group stock: key figures on quarterly basis, 2023-Q1 to 2026-Q2, in € million. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
PeriodPublishedRevenueOp. incomeNet incomeEPS (€)EBITDA (adj.)FCFCashNet DebtSource
2026-Q2*2026-09-012,432.135.423.20.10*≈58.6219.7675.7849.613
2026-Q1*2026-05-132,437.139.4EBIT26.10.12*≈59.8-45.96521,056.9114
2025-Q4*2026-03-312,134.321.313.40.06*≈–-221.4604998.915
2025-Q3*2025-11-052,124.831.4EBIT19.20.09*≈51.9-75.7628.2765.6110
2025-Q2*2025-09-031,970.624.715.50.07*≈42.4-139.8617.6678.5126
2025-Q1*2025-05-071,942.940.5EBIT29.90.13*≈58.1-47.9601.3527.111
2024-Q4*2025-04-021,699.919.714.90.07*≈–-82.6613.4469.5~16
2024-Q3*2024-11-131,599.414.8EBIT7.70.04*≈34.3-89572.2–5
2024-Q2*2024-09-111,518.25.71.80.01*≈20.7-78.5544.7273.96
2024-Q1*2024-05-081,454.31.8EBIT-3.5-0.02*≈1714.7540.7–7
2023-Q4*2024-04-041,323.7-19-21.9-0.10*≈––548.2193.217
2023-Q3*2023-11-081,292.6-16.5EBIT-17.6-0.08*≈0.5–544.8–3
2023-Q2*2023-09-131,340.5-29.8-32.8-0.15*≈-14.8–553.9-19.81
2023-Q1*2023-05-031,505.9-40.8EBIT-44.1-0.20*≈-25.1–566.4–2
* derived: values with formula provenance (hover); Q4 = FY − 9M · H2 = FY − H1 · EPS via implied shares · net debt = financial debt − cash · FCF = OCF − |capex|.
Columns not reported in this reporting cadence are hidden: Op. income (adj.), EPS adj. (not reported in any source for these periods).

AUTO1 Group Balance Sheet & Cash Flow (€ million)

Point-in-time balance sheet items of AUTO1 Group (cash, financial debt) and cash flow items per fiscal year, half-year and quarter, derived values with their formula in the popover. NadirAlpha extracts all values automatically from the filings; errors are possible; please verify decision-relevant figures yourself by clicking through to the linked original. NadirAlpha methodology

Fiscal years

Amounts in € million · as reported
AUTO1 Group stock: balance sheet and cash flow on annual basis, FY2023 to FY2025, in € million. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
PeriodPublishedCashDebtNet DebtD&AOCFCapexFCFSource
FY20252026-03-316041,602.8998.955.4-463.1~22.3~-485.4~115
FY20242025-04-02613.41,082.9~469.5~44.9-219.715.9-235.616
FY20232024-04-04548.2741.4193.242.9-55.418.1~-73.5~17

Quarters

Amounts in € million · as reported
AUTO1 Group stock: balance sheet and cash flow on quarterly basis, 2023-Q1 to 2026-Q2, in € million. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
PeriodPublishedCashDebtNet DebtD&AOCFCapexFCFSource
2026-Q22026-09-01675.71,525.3849.614.9222.52.8219.713
2026-Q12026-05-136521,708.91,056.914.9-432.9-45.9114
2025-Q42026-03-316041,602.8998.915.2-217.53.9-221.415
2025-Q32025-11-05628.21,393.9765.614.3-71.34.4-75.7110
2025-Q22026-09-01617.61,296.1678.513.4-133.66.2-139.813
2025-Q12025-05-07601.31,128.4527.112.5-40.67.3-47.911
2024-Q42025-04-02613.41,082.9~469.5~11.9-76.85.8-82.616
2024-Q32024-11-13572.2945.3~–11.5-85.73.3-895
2024-Q22024-09-11544.7818.6273.911-75.43-78.56
2024-Q12024-05-08540.7726.8~–10.518.23.414.77
2023-Q42024-04-04548.2741.4193.2––––17
2023-Q32023-11-08544.8637.4~–––––3
2023-Q22023-09-13553.9534.1-19.8––––1
2023-Q12023-05-03566.4523.3~–––––2
Debt = long-term + current · Net debt = debt − cash · FCF = OCF − capex.

AUTO1 Group Guidance Tracking (latest per metric/period · 19/33)

NadirAlpha records 33 guidance statements of AUTO1 Group neutrally: annual and quarterly targets, direction of change and outcome as a dot with legend, with no estimate of our own. NadirAlpha methodology

Direction: confirmedinitiatedraised Verdict: in linepending

AUTO1 Group: guidance and actuals per metric and period, 33 entries. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
For periodGuided onMetricGuidedActualVerdictDirectionSource
FY20262026-09-01Merchant segment units815,000–865,000–22
FY20262026-09-01Retail segment units125,000–135,000–22
FY20262026-05-13EBITDA (adjusted)250–275–22
FY20262026-05-13Units sold940,000–1,000,000–22
FY20262026-05-13Gross profit1,100–1,200–22
FY20252025-11-05EBITDA (adjusted)180–195––10
FY20252025-11-05Total number of vehicles sold811,000–845,000––10
FY20252025-11-05Merchant segment units sold715,000–745,000––10
FY20252025-11-05Retail segment units sold96,000–100,000––10
FY20252025-11-05Group gross profit940–975––10
FY20252025-09-03Units sold772,000–817,000––9
FY20252025-09-03Merchant units680,000–720,000––9
FY20252025-09-03Retail units92,000–97,000––9
FY20252025-09-03Gross profit890–940––9
FY20252025-05-07Merchant segment vehicles sold650,000–700,000––11
FY20252025-05-07Retail segment vehicles sold85,000–95,000––11
FY20252025-04-02Vehicles sold735,000–795,000––11
FY20252025-04-02Merchant segment vehicles650,000–700,000––16
FY20252025-04-02Retail segment vehicles85,000–95,000––16
FY20242024-11-13EBITDA (adjusted)72–84––5
FY20242024-11-13Units Sold665,000–679,000––5
FY20242024-11-13Merchant segment units593,000–607,000––5
FY20242024-11-13Retail segment units72,000––5
FY20242024-11-13Gross Profit682–700––5
FY20242024-04-04Number of vehicles sold610,000–665,000––17
FY20242024-04-04Merchant segment vehicles540,000–595,000––17
FY20242024-04-04Retail segment vehicles~70,000––17
FY20232023-11-08EBITDA (adjusted)-49–-39-43.93
FY20232023-09-13Units Sold593,750–656,250––3
FY20232023-09-13Merchant segment units532,000–588,000––1
FY20232023-09-13Retail segment units61,750–68,250––1
FY20232023-05-03Gross profit500–550––3
FY20232023-05-03Retail segment units sold (Autohero)65,000–70,000––2

AUTO1 Group Stock: Price & Chart

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AUTO1 Group Event Timeline

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2026 · 6 events

Operating cash flow turned positive 2026-09-02
Operating cash flow turned positive on a half-year basis (2025-H2: -288.8 to 2026-H1: +EUR 179.5 million, aggregated from reported quarters where needed). 22
Free cash flow turned positive 2026-09-01
H1 2026 operating cash flow turned positive at EUR 179.5 million versus negative EUR 174.2 million in H1 2025 13
revenue 2026-09-01
H1 2026 group revenue grew 24.4% YoY to EUR 4,869.2 million; Retail segment up 44.8% to EUR 1,154.8 million 13

earnings 2026-05-13
Adjusted EBITDA rose 3% YoY to EUR 59.8 million, the best result since IPO 14
revenue 2026-05-13
Group revenue grew 25.4% YoY to 2,437.1 million; total units sold up 22% YoY to 249K 14
Guidance confirmed 2026-05-13
FY 2026 guidance confirmed: 940,000 to 1,000,000 units, EUR 1.1 to 1.2 billion gross profit, EUR 250 to 275 million adjusted EBITDA 14
2025 · 18 events

Operating income doubled 2026-03-31
Operating income more than doubled YoY (42.0 to EUR 118.0 million, +181%). 115

“2025 was a fantastic year for our company.”

Christian Bertermann, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer 15
Adjusted result turned positive ◦ 2026-03-31
FY2025 adjusted EBITDA rose 80.8% to EUR 197.5 million, the highest in company history since the IPO 15
revenue 2026-03-31
FY2025 revenue reached EUR 8,172.6 million, up 30.3%, with total units sold up 22.1% to 842,271 vehicles 15
New market 2026-03-31
Merchant Financing extended to 8 markets including Poland and Sweden; branch network grew 32.5% to 725 locations 15

“Q3 was an outstanding quarter for us, driven by the strong execution of our customer centric strategy. With 27,000 Autohero deliveries and more than 191,000 Merchant units sold we reached new company records and showcased a further acceleration of our growth. Q3 was an important next step on our journey towards our long-term market share and margin goals. We thank our teams for their dedication and our customers for their continued trust.”

Christian Bertermann, CEO and Co-founder of AUTO1 Group 10
Revenue accelerating 2025-11-05
Record 218,617 units sold in Q3 2025, up 24% YoY; group gross profit reached a record EUR 257.7 million, up 37.7% YoY 10
Margin expanding 2025-11-05
Adjusted EBITDA increased 51% YoY to EUR 51.9 million in Q3 2025, with margin of 2.4% versus 2.1% in Q3 2024 10
Guidance raised 2025-11-05
FY2025 guidance raised to units 811,000-845,000, gross profit EUR 940-975 million, adjusted EBITDA EUR 180-195 million 10
Operating income doubled 2025-11-05
Operating income more than doubled YoY (14.8 to EUR 31.4 million, +112%). 110
Net income doubled 2025-11-05
Net income more than doubled YoY (7.7 to EUR 19.2 million, +149%). 110

“Q2 was a strong quarter for us: Our vertically integrated business model is fueling sustained growth across our Retail and Merchant segments. Building on this momentum, we remain dedicated to delivering exceptional value to our customers by transforming the used car market at a high pace.”

Christian Bertermann, CEO and Co-founder 9

“We feel very aligned with Sam Walton when we constantly study and question our daily management of the business with the goal to improve it further and further.”

Christian Bertermann, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer 16
earnings 2025-09-03
H1 2025 net income improved to EUR 45.3 million from a loss of EUR 1.6 million in H1 2024 9
Guidance raised 2025-09-03
FY2025 guidance raised: units to 772,000-817,000, gross profit to EUR 890-940 million, adjusted EBITDA to EUR 160-190 million 9
New market 2025-09-03
Instalment purchase programme expanded to Spain following earlier launches in Germany and Austria 9
earnings 2025-04-02
AUTO1 Group reported net income of 20.9 million EUR for full-year 2024, the first profitable full year in company history, compared to a net loss of EUR 116.5 million in 2023 16
Guidance initiated 2025-04-02
AUTO1 Group initiated 2025 guidance of 735,000 to 795,000 total vehicles, gross profit EUR 800 to 875 million, and adjusted EBITDA EUR 135 to 165 million; long-term targets set at 10% market share and adjusted EBITDA margin of 5 to 9% 16
New market 2025-04-02
Merchant financing transactions grew more than fifteenfold to EUR 782 million from EUR 50 million in 2023, with expansion to Belgium and the Netherlands; C2B branch network expanded by 114 new branches 16

“Q1 was a great quarter. The performance was driven by strong demand for our products across the board and our teams delivering excellent work. We thank our partners and customers for their continued trust and remain committed to maximize value for everyone who is buying, selling or financing their next vehicle.”

Christian Bertermann, CEO and Co-founder 11
earnings 2025-05-07
Consolidated result improved to EUR 29.9 million from a loss of EUR 3.5 million in Q1 2024, marking the most profitable quarter in AUTO1 Group history to that point 11
Margin expanding 2025-05-07
Adjusted EBITDA rose 241.9% to EUR 58.1 million with margin expanding to 3.0% from 1.2% in Q1 2024 11
Guidance raised 2025-05-07
FY2025 gross profit guidance raised to EUR 845-905 million and adjusted EBITDA guidance to EUR 150-180 million 11
2024 · 16 events

Operating income turned positive 2025-04-02
Operating income turned positive for the first time after 1 negative fiscal year (-106.1 to +EUR 42.0 million). 115
Net income turned positive 2025-04-02
Net income turned positive for the first time after 1 negative fiscal year (-116.5 to +EUR 20.9 million). 115
EBITDA turned positive 2025-04-02
EBITDA turned positive for the first time after 1 negative fiscal year (-63.2 to +EUR 87.0 million). 115

earnings 2024-11-13
AUTO1 Group achieved its highest-ever quarterly adjusted EBITDA of EUR 34.3 million in Q3 2024, up from EUR 0.5 million in Q3 2023; gross profit reached EUR 187.1 million, up 39% year-over-year 5
earnings 2024-11-13
Group net profit reached 7.7 million EUR in Q3 2024, compared to a loss of EUR 17.6 million in Q3 2023; nine-month net profit of EUR 6.0 million versus a loss of EUR 94.5 million in the prior-year period 5
Guidance raised 2024-11-13
Full-year 2024 guidance raised for units sold, gross profit and adjusted EBITDA based on strong nine-month performance 5
Revenue accelerating 2024-11-13
Revenue growth accelerated to +23.7% YoY (prior period +13.3%). 110

“2023, an important and remarkable year of transition”

Christian Bertermann, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer 17
earnings 2024-09-11
H1 2024 adjusted EBITDA turned positive at EUR 37.7 million versus negative EUR 40.0 million in the prior-year half, driven by improved gross profit and lower marketing expenses 6
Revenue accelerating 2024-09-11
Revenue growth accelerated to +13.3% YoY (prior period -3.4%). 109
Margin expanding 2024-09-11
H1 2024 gross profit reached a record half-year level of EUR 336.3 million, up 35.7% year-over-year, with margin improvements across both Merchant and Retail segments 6
Net income turned positive 2024-04-04
AUTO1 net loss for the year improved to 116.5 million from EUR 246 million in 2022 17
revenue 2024-04-04
AUTO1 full-year revenue decreased to 5,462.8 million, a decline of 16.4% from EUR 6,534 million in 2022, primarily due to lower used-car market prices and reduced Merchant segment volumes 17

earnings 2024-05-08
AUTO1 Group posted its first ever positive adjusted net result in a single quarter at KEUR 1,221, with adjusted EBITDA reaching KEUR 16,995, an improvement of KEUR 42,128 versus Q1 2023 7
Guidance raised 2024-05-08
Full-year 2024 adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to EUR 20 to 40 million from breakeven; gross profit guidance raised to EUR 570 to 650 million from EUR 565 to 625 million 7
Operating income turned positive 2024-05-08
Operating income turned positive for the first time after 8 negative periods (-19.0 to +EUR 1.8 million). 111
EBITDA turned positive 2024-05-08
EBITDA turned positive for the first time after 7 negative periods (-8.0 to +EUR 12.3 million). 111
2023 · 10 events

Net cash to net debt 2024-04-04
New merchant financing ABS facility with EUR 100,000 senior notes volume concluded in December 2023; AUTO1 net debt reached 193.2 million at year-end, having been in a net cash position at mid-year 17
New market 2024-04-04
AUTO1 Financing programme launched in October 2023 for selected dealers in Germany, France, Spain and Austria 17

Adjusted result turned positive 2023-11-08
AUTO1 reached positive adjusted EBITDA of EUR 495 thousand in Q3 2023, one quarter earlier than planned 3
Margin expanding 2023-11-08
AUTO1 Retail segment gross profit per unit more than doubled from EUR 806 to EUR 1,912 in Q3 2023; Merchant GPU reached a record EUR 838, up EUR 125 versus the prior year 3

earnings 2023-09-13
AUTO1 H1 2023 adjusted EBITDA improved to -KEUR 39,956 from -KEUR 94,373 in the prior year, driven by lower marketing and personnel expenses 1
Revenue decelerating 2023-09-13
AUTO1 H1 2023 revenue declined 15.7% to KEUR 2,846,468, driven by lower used-car prices and reduced Merchant segment volumes 1
Guidance raised 2023-09-13
AUTO1 refined full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to EUR -50 to -70 million and narrowed unit sales to 625,000 +/-5% 1
Net debt to net cash 2023-09-13
Net debt position flipped (+86.3 to -EUR 19.8 million vs 2022-Q4). 106

Adjusted result turned positive ◦ 2023-05-03
AUTO1 adjusted EBITDA improved by KEUR 22,428 to -KEUR 25,133, driven by higher gross margins and lower marketing expenses 2
Guidance confirmed 2023-05-03
AUTO1 confirmed full-year 2023 guidance: gross profit EUR 500-550 million, adjusted EBITDA EUR -60 to -90 million, units sold 625,000-690,000 2

AUTO1 Group Business Model

How AUTO1 Group (AG1.DE) makes its money, summarised from the filings up to Q2 2026, neutral and without forecast. NadirAlpha methodology

AUTO1 Group SE is a pan-European digital automotive marketplace and used car retailer operating two business segments. The Merchant segment (B2B) sources used vehicles from dealers and private sellers across Europe and resells them to automotive dealers via an online platform, with revenue driven by vehicle transaction spreads and an associated merchant financing programme. The Retail segment (B2C), operated under the Autohero brand, sells used cars directly to consumers through an online-first model with home delivery, generating revenue from retail vehicle transactions as well as a consumer instalment purchase programme. AUTO1 Group earns primarily from unit-volume-driven vehicle sales in both segments, supplemented by fee and interest income from its financing products.

AUTO1 Group Stock: Share-Price Drivers

Factors AUTO1 Group itself names as material for its business development, reproduced neutrally, without price forecast and without assessment of our own. NadirAlpha methodology

Scaling of the Retail (Autohero) business alongside a growing Merchant (C2B wholesale) platform, paired with a sustained turn to profitability
AUTO1 lifted group revenue to 2,432.1 million in 2026-Q2 while turning a positive operating result of 35.4 million and net income of 23.2 million, and generated positive free cash flow of 219.7 million, a shift from the cash outflows reported in prior quarters 22
Retail (Autohero) traction
AUTO1 reported Retail revenue of 1154.8 million in 2026-H1 with growth of 44.8 percent, outpacing the group; the company expanded its branch network by 178 locations and launched the Autohero mobile app, pointing to broadening consumer reach 22 15 16
Merchant (C2B wholesale) platform growth
AUTO1 posted Merchant revenue of 3714.4 million in 2026-H1 with growth of 19.2 percent, indicating higher sourcing and wholesale throughput across its dealer platform 22
Return to profitability and cash generation
AUTO1 has shown positive and generally improving operating income, from 24.7 million in 2025-Q2 to 35.4 million in 2026-Q2, with net income of 23.2 million and a swing to positive free cash flow of 219.7 million in 2026-Q2 22
Financing and securitisation platform (AUTO1 Financing, FinanceHero ABS)
AUTO1 completed a third public securitisation of its instalment purchase portfolio in July 2026 and a second consumer-financing ABS transaction (FinanceHero-2) in September 2025, and extended merchant financing to additional markets including Spain, Poland and Sweden, broadening the funding base for its lending book 22 15 21
Funding of the growing financing book (net debt)
AUTO1 reported net debt of 849.6 million in 2026-Q2 against cash of 675.7 million, with net debt varying across quarters as the financing and inventory programmes are drawn and refinanced 22
Guidance
AUTO1's latest disclosure carries a confirmed guidance stance, supporting visibility on the growth trajectory 22

Sector trend: AUTO1 operates in online used-car retail and wholesale remarketing, where demand is heading higher, led by faster Retail (Autohero) growth relative to the Merchant wholesale channel 22. Sector profitability is improving for AUTO1, with group operating results turning and staying positive over recent quarters rather than running at a loss 22.

AUTO1 Group Revenue by Type (as of 2026-Q2 · EUR million · 4/8)

Where the revenue of AUTO1 Group comes from: segments and product types with share, growth and margin, as of Q2 2026, older structures remain in the expandable part. NadirAlpha methodology

AUTO1 Group: revenue by segment, as of 2026-Q2, in EUR million. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
SegmentSinceRevenueGrowthSource
Period 2026-H1 (6M)
Merchant2023-Q13,714.419.2%22
Retail2023-Q11,154.844.8%22
Period FY2025 (12M)
Merchant platform (Merchant)FY20246,413.6–15
Private Customer Business (Retail)FY20241,759–15
Period 2024-Q1 (3M)
Merchant - C2B2024-Q11,030.910%7
Merchant - Remarketing2024-Q1147-24.6%7
Period 2023-Q1 (3M)
C2B2023-Q11,037.8-10.8%2
Remarketing2023-Q1183.7-20%2

AUTO1 Group Products & announcements (7/19 active+recent)

19 product announcements of AUTO1 Group since 2023, grouped by year; active means still mentioned in the most recent reports, nothing is deleted. NadirAlpha methodology

Status: LaunchedPlanned

AUTO1 Group: product announcements from the filings, 19 entries. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
Product/LineSinceStatusSource
2025
Second public ABS transaction for consumer financing (FinanceHero-2)2025-0915
Instalment purchase programme expansion to Spain2025-0621
Conditional Capital 2025 creation for LTIP 2025 share option plan2025-0615
Merchant Financing expanded to Poland and Sweden (2x)202515
Dealer loyalty concept experimentation202515
Branch network expansion by 178 locations202515
2024
Expansion of Merchant Financing to additional markets (2x)202415
Public securitization of consumer loan portfolio (2x)202416
Merchant financing programme expansion to Netherlands and Belgium202416
C2B branch network expansion202416
Autohero mobile app launch202416
Autohero express hubs rollout202416
AUTO1 Financing expansion202416
AUTO1 Car Audit Technology (CAT) expansion to additional production centres202416
2023
AUTO1 Financing programme launch2023-1017
Merchant financing business202317
Expansion of in-house used-car production network202317
Consumer loan business202317
2021
Autohero Consumer Financing expansion (Germany and Austria)202117

AUTO1 Group Transactions & Events (3)

3 transactions and events of AUTO1 Group from the original reports, financing measures and management changes are not listed here, cancelled items in grey. NadirAlpha methodology

Acquisitions · 3
20242025

Acquisitions by AUTO1 Group

AUTO1 Group: Acquisitions, 3 entries. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
Transaction / stakeDateTypeSource
2025
Inventory ABS facility extended2025-01Completed16
2024
Public ABS notes placed2024-07Completed16
2023
Merchant Financing ABS Facility Expansion (2x)2023-12Completed20

AUTO1 Group Risks (29 since the annual report of 2026-03-31, 77 tracked in total)

NadirAlpha lists 29 active risks of AUTO1 Group from the filings, the category as a coloured dot with legend, the wording as a short summary of the filing with no assessment of our own. NadirAlpha methodology

Category: MacroFinancialSupply chainLegalRegulatoryTechnologyCustomers

AUTO1 Group: risk factors as reported, 29 since the last annual report, 77 tracked. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
RiskCategoryLast reported
AUTO1 Group: first mention in IR-Quarter quarterly report of 2026-09-01 (2026-Q2), source 13
Economic developments diverging across regions with growth in US supported by investment cycle while China shows weaker domestic consumption2026-H1
2026-09-02 22
Higher energy prices affecting European economies as energy importers although economic activity remains broadly resilient2026-H1
2026-09-02 22
Elevated geopolitical uncertainty, trade policy tensions and energy market disruptions affecting global economy2026-H1
2026-09-02 22
Inflation expected to rise to 3.1% in EU and 3.0% in euro area in 2026; labour market remains robust with EU unemployment stable at 6.0%2026-H1
2026-09-02 22
AUTO1 Group: first mention in IR-Annual annual report of 2026-03-31 (FY2025), source 15
Merchant financing ABS facility revolving period due to end late January 2026, after which repayment phase commences=
Significant reliance on asset-backed securitisation (ABS) for refinancing; financing facilities essential for growth=
Impairment losses recognized on instalment purchase portfolio KEUR 7,172 and merchant financing portfolio KEUR 11,831=
Significant impairment losses on trade receivables EUR 25.7 million in 2025; valuations subject to management judgement=
Significant vehicle fleet pledged as collateral for financial liabilities; inventory impairment KEUR 43,153 recognized=
Instalment purchase receivables KEUR 548,628 pledged as collateral for consumer loan ABS facility and public ABS notes=
Merchant financing receivables KEUR 302,978 serve as collateral for merchant financing ABS facility=
Expansion of 700+ locations and 140+ logistics centres requires efficient coordination; delivery reliability is key differentiator=
ABS facilities and merchant financing may require early repayment upon change of control following takeover bid=
Contingent liabilities to French tax authorities totalling EUR 16.2 million due to reverse charge procedure application=
Used car market fragmentation and lack of transparency create risk of money laundering and related criminal offenses=
Heavy reliance on online platform resilience and security; technical incidents have immediate operational and reputational impact=
Business depends on sufficient supply of used vehicles for both retail and merchant operations=
Used car market conditions and demand directly affect business performance=
AUTO1's supply chain requires compliance with evolving EU due diligence and national procurement legislation=
Operations span over 30 European countries with varying regulatory requirements=
Emerging AI capabilities in used car market could disrupt traditional business models and pricing algorithms=
E-commerce marketplace platform is critical for vehicle trading operations=
AUTO1 Group: first mention in IR-Annual annual report of 2025-04-02 (FY2024), source 16
Non-compliance with GDPR and local data protection laws exposes AUTO1 to administrative fines, legal claims, and reputational harmFY2025
2026-03-31 15
Growing transaction volume across 30+ markets increases probability of consumer and warranty claimsFY2025
2026-03-31 15
AUTO1 Group: first mention in IR-Annual annual report of 2024-04-04 (FY2023), source 17
Credit risk related to trade receivables EUR 945 million; receivables from instalment purchases EUR 449.3 million require monitoringFY2025
2026-03-31 15
Significant adjustments may be required if estimated car selling prices change or demand declinesFY2025
2026-03-31 15
Interest rate risk from inventory ABS facilities and merchant financing ABS facility with variable interest rates not yet hedgedFY2025
2026-03-31 15
Group manages liquidity through maintaining cash reserves and monitoring cash inflows and outflows from operationsFY2025
2026-03-31 15
Instalment purchase programme financing depends on ABS facilities and interest hedgingFY2025
2026-03-31 15
= last mention identical with the first mention (same source)

AUTO1 Group Reported KPIs (as disclosed) (226)

NadirAlpha collects 226 reported KPIs of AUTO1 Group from the filings up to Q2 2026; the definition comes from the company, period and source are stated at every value. NadirAlpha methodology

Company-specific KPIs verbatim from the filings (English, as disclosed; not normalised). Balance-sheet and boilerplate items filtered.
AUTO1 Group: reported KPIs as disclosed, 226 entries. Compiled by NadirAlpha from IR documents.
KPIValue / changeSource
AUTO1 Group, published 2026-09-02, period 2026-H1
Other non-current financial assets6,998 (EUR KEUR)22
Other current financial assets2,057 (EUR KEUR)22
Non-current financial liabilities1,217,29122
Lease liabilities non-current50,11022
Lease liabilities current37,11222
Derivative financial liabilities59322
Derivative financial assets2,674 (EUR KEUR)22
Current financial liabilities395,85622
Total Units Sold489,07722
Retail Units Sold65,90122
Retail GPU2,52822
Merchant Units Sold423,17622
Merchant GPU95822
Group GPU1,17022
Group Adjusted EBITDA margin2.4%22
Equity ratio27.0%22
Equity769,482 (EUR in KEUR)22
Cash & Liquidity675.7 (EUR m EUR)22
AUTO1 Group, published 2026-09-01, period 2026-Q2
Other non-current financial assets6,998 (EUR KEUR)13
Other current financial assets2,057 (EUR KEUR)13
Non-current financial liabilities1,217,29113
Lease liabilities non-current50,11013
Lease liabilities current37,11213
Derivative financial liabilities59313
Derivative financial assets2,674 (EUR KEUR)13
Current financial liabilities395,85613
Total Units Sold489,07713
Retail Units Sold65,90113
Retail GPU2,52813
Merchant Units Sold423,17613
Merchant GPU95813
Group GPU1,17013
Group Adjusted EBITDA margin2.4%13
Equity ratio27.0%13
Equity769,482 (EUR in KEUR)13
Cash & Liquidity675.7 (EUR m EUR)13
AUTO1 Group, published 2026-05-13, period 2026-Q1
Total Units Sold24914
Revenue per unit soldEUR 9,79614
Retail Units3214
Retail GPU2,55514
Merchant Units21614
Merchant GPU957.014
Group GPU1,166.014
Group Adj. EBITDA margin2.5%14
Cash & Liquidity652.0 (EUR m EUR)14
AUTO1 Group, published 2026-03-31, period FY2025
Units Sold842,27115
Retail revenue1,759,017 (EUR KEUR)15
Retail Units Sold101,53915
Retail GPU2,63215
Merchant platform revenue6,413,599 (EUR KEUR)15
Merchant Units Sold740,73215
Merchant GPU98615
Merchant Finance PortfolioEUR 303 million15
Group GPU1,20215
Group Adj EBITDA margin2.1%15
Equity ratio prior year27.8 %15
Equity ratio24.7 %15
Consumer Finance PortfolioEUR 549 million15
Branch Count72515
AUTO1 Group, published 2025-11-05, period 2025-Q3
Merchant financing ABS facility utilization224,25410
Inventory ABS facility utilization735,00010
Consumer Loan Public ABS Notes367,71910
Average Selling Price (ASP) Retail17,35110
Average Selling Price (ASP) Merchant8,64510
Average Selling Price (ASP) Group9,71910
Adjusted EBITDA margin2.4%10
AUTO1 Group, published 2025-09-03, period 2025-Q2
Retail GPU2,5539
Merchant GPU9769
Group Units Sold404,5449
Group Adjusted EBITDA margin2.6%9
AUTO1 Group, published 2025-09-03, period 2025-H1
Retail GPU2,55321
Merchant GPU97621
Group Units Sold404,54421
Group Adjusted EBITDA margin2.6%21
AUTO1 Group, published 2025-05-07, period 2025-Q1
Retail units sold YoY growth28.3%11
Retail units sold21,98411
Retail Revenue per unit17,412 (EUR EUR)11
Retail Revenue YoY growth38.4%11
Retail Revenue382,418 (EUR KEUR)11
Retail GPU YoY growth31.3%11
Retail GPU2,56911
Merchant units sold YoY growth24%11
Merchant units sold182,06211
Merchant Revenue per unit8,881 (EUR EUR)11
Merchant Revenue YoY growth32.5%11
Merchant Revenue1,560,524 (EUR KEUR)11
Merchant GPU YoY growth12.5%11
Merchant GPU99011
Group units sold YoY growth24.6%11
Group units sold204,04611
Group Revenue per unit (ASP)9,522 (EUR EUR)11
Group Revenue YoY growth33.6%11
Group Revenue1,942,942 (EUR KEUR)11
Group GPU YoY growth16.8%11
Group GPU1,16011
Group Adjusted EBITDA margin3.0%11
Group Adjusted EBITDA YoY growth241.9%11
Group Adjusted EBITDA58,110 (EUR KEUR)11
AUTO1 Group, published 2025-04-02, period FY2024
Vehicles sold689,77316
Retail vehicles sold74,43816
Merchant vehicles sold615,33516
Merchant financing ABS facilityEUR 200 million total facility, EUR 25.6 million unutilised16
Gross profit724,724 (EUR KEUR)16
Consumer loan ABS facilityEUR 200 million total facility, EUR 69.6 million unutilised16
Cash and equivalentsEUR 613 million16
Adjusted EBITDA109,000,00016
Vehicles sold in690,00016
Total Units Sold69016
Retail Units Sold7416
Retail GPU2,16316
Merchant Units Sold61516
Merchant GPU91416
Market Share2.5%16
Group GPU1,04916
Equity ratio prior year33.9%16
Equity ratio27.8%16
Dealers served in44,00016
AUTO1 Group, published 2024-11-13, period 2024-Q3
Units Sold176,6325
Revenue per Unit9,055 (EUR in EUR)5
Retail Units Sold19,0505
Retail Revenue per Unit16,545 (EUR in EUR)5
Retail GPU2,2635
Merchant Units Sold157,5825
Merchant Revenue per Unit8,150 (EUR in EUR)5
Merchant Remarketing Units13,8385
Merchant GPU9145
Merchant C2B Units143,7445
AUTO1 Group, published 2024-09-11, period 2024-Q2
Units Sold YoY Growth+10.5%6
Units Sold330,0586
Retail Units Sold34,8356
Retail Revenue566,4336
Retail GPU2,0186
Merchant Units Sold295,2236
Merchant Revenue2,406,1246
Merchant GPU8996
GPU Group1,0416
Equity Ratio31.3%6
ASP Group9,1306
AUTO1 Group, published 2024-09-11, period 2024-H1
Units Sold YoY Growth+10.5%20
Units Sold330,05820
Retail Units Sold34,83520
Retail Revenue566,43320
Retail GPU2,01820
Merchant Units Sold295,22320
Merchant Revenue2,406,12420
Merchant GPU89920
GPU Group1,04120
Equity Ratio31.3%20
ASP Group9,13020
AUTO1 Group, published 2024-05-08, period 2024-Q1
Units Sold163,7667
Revenue per Unit8,881 (EUR EUR)7
Adjusted EBITDA margin1.27
ASP (Average Selling Price)8,8817
AUTO1 Group, published 2024-04-04, period FY2023
Units Sold586,08517
Total undiscounted lease liabilities (prior year)76,78317
Total undiscounted lease liabilities73,56017
Total lease-related expenses (prior year)-30,554 (EUR KEUR)17
Total lease-related expenses-36,236 (EUR KEUR)17
Tax loss carryforwards (trade tax) (prior year)876,903 (EUR KEUR)17
Tax loss carryforwards (trade tax)828,466 (EUR KEUR)17
Tax loss carryforwards (corporate tax) (prior year)1,056,22717
Tax loss carryforwards (corporate tax)971,25817
Senior management (prior year)4017
Senior management3817
Retail segment revenue998,873 (EUR KEUR)17
Merchant segment revenue4,463,962 (EUR KEUR)17
Merchant loan ABS facilityEUR 61.4 million17
Maturity analysis - Contractual undiscounted cash flows > 5 years (prior year)8,44317
Maturity analysis - Contractual undiscounted cash flows > 5 years4,29917
Maturity analysis - Contractual undiscounted cash flows < 1 year (prior year)25,57217
Maturity analysis - Contractual undiscounted cash flows < 1 year27,73417
Maturity analysis - Contractual undiscounted cash flows 1 - 5 years (prior year)42,76817
Maturity analysis - Contractual undiscounted cash flows 1 - 5 years41,52717
Lease liabilities in statement of financial position (prior year)74,04217
Lease liabilities in statement of financial position69,84417
Interest expense for lease liabilities (prior year)-1,557 (EUR KEUR)17
Interest expense for lease liabilities-1,797 (EUR KEUR)17
Interest carryforwards (prior year)77,067 (EUR KEUR)17
Interest carryforwards87,986 (EUR KEUR)17
GPU (EUR)89917
Equity ratio33.9%17
Equity577,447 (EUR KEUR)17
Depreciation expense for right-of-use assets (prior year)-28,997 (EUR KEUR)17
Depreciation expense for right-of-use assets-34,439 (EUR KEUR)17
Consumer loan ABS facilityEUR 44.5 million17
Consumer and Merchant Finance portfoliosEUR 269 million and EUR 37 million17
Cash and cash equivalentsEUR 548 million17
ASP (EUR)9,32117
AUTO1 Group, published 2023-11-08, period 2023-Q3
Retail Marketing Cost per Car0.5 (EUR KEUR)3
GPU Retail1,9123
GPU Merchant8383
GPU Group9523
ASP Retail15,7943
ASP Merchant8,4133
ASP Group9,1923
AUTO1 Group, published 2023-09-13, period 2023-Q2
Units Sold298,7881
Trustpilot Score4.61
NPS Autohero721
Gross Profit259,759 (EUR in KEUR)1
GPU Retail1,4951
GPU Merchant7891
GPU Group8661
ASP Retail15,7181
ASP Merchant8,7721
ASP Group9,5271
AUTO1 Group, published 2023-09-13, period 2023-H1
Units Sold298,78819
Trustpilot Score4.619
NPS Autohero7219
Gross Profit259,759 (EUR in KEUR)19
GPU Retail1,49519
GPU Merchant78919
GPU Group86619
ASP Retail15,71819
ASP Merchant8,77219
ASP Group9,52719
AUTO1 Group, published 2023-05-03, period 2023-Q1
Retail GPU1,3492
Retail ASP15,7322
Remarketing ASP9,8142
Merchant GPU7692
Merchant ASP8,7862
GPU8362
C2B ASP8,6262
Autohero Trustpilot4.62
Autohero NPS682
Adjusted EBITDA margin-1.7%2
ASP9,5852

AUTO1 Group Development

A condensed summary of AUTO1 Group per reporting period as running text: what changed operationally, which drivers management names, how earnings and cash flow developed. NadirAlpha methodology

FY2026: AUTO1 Group

AUTO1 generated group revenue of 2,437.1 million in Q1 2026 and 2,432.1 million in Q2 2026, with H1 2026 combined revenue growing 24.4% year-on-year to EUR 4,869.2 million 13. Total units sold in H1 2026 rose 20.9% to 489,077, with the Retail segment recording 44.8% revenue growth to EUR 1,154.8 million 13. Gross profit in H1 2026 reached EUR 570.1 million, described as the highest half-year figure in the company's history, and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 118.5 million was reported as the best half-year result since the IPO 13. Operating cash flow turned positive at EUR 179.5 million in H1 2026, compared with negative EUR 174.2 million in H1 2025, while cash stood at 675.7 million at end of June 2026 13. AUTO1 Group confirmed its full-year 2026 guidance of 940,000 to 1,000,000 total units, EUR 1.1 to 1.2 billion gross profit, and EUR 250 to 275 million adjusted EBITDA 14.

FY2025: AUTO1 Group

AUTO1 Group generated revenue of EUR 8,172.6 million in FY2025, up 30.3% year-over-year, as total units sold increased 22.1% to 842,271 vehicles across the Merchant and Retail segments 15. Gross profit reached EUR 990.6 million for the year, up 36.7%, and adjusted EBITDA rose 80.8% to EUR 197.5 million, the highest level in company history since the IPO 15. Net income improved to EUR 77.9 million compared to EUR 20.9 million in 2024, with operating income of EUR 118 million 15. AUTO1 Group expanded its branch network by 178 locations to 725 branches, extended merchant financing to eight markets including Poland and Sweden, and completed a second public ABS transaction in September as a milestone towards frequent issuer status 15.

FY2024: AUTO1 Group

AUTO1 Group grew full-year revenue to 6,271.9 million EUR in 2024, with total units sold rising 17.7% year-over-year to 689,773 vehicles 16. Gross profit reached EUR 724.7 million, up 37.3% year-over-year, reflecting higher gross profit per unit in both the Merchant and Retail segments 16. Adjusted EBITDA improved to EUR 109.2 million from negative EUR 43.9 million in the prior year, marking the first full-year positive adjusted EBITDA with a margin of 1.7% 16. Net income turned positive for the first time in company history at 20.9 million EUR, compared to a net loss of EUR 116.5 million in 2023 16. AUTO1 Group closed the year with cash of 613.4 million EUR and issued 2025 guidance targeting adjusted EBITDA of EUR 135 to 165 million 16.

FY2023: AUTO1 Group

AUTO1 recorded full-year 2023 revenue of 5,462.8 million, a decrease of 16.4% from EUR 6,534 million in 2022, reflecting lower used-car purchase prices and fewer vehicles traded in the Merchant segment 17. Gross profit reached a record EUR 528 million for the year, up EUR 40 million year-on-year, and adjusted EBITDA improved from EUR -183 million in 2022 to EUR -63 million in 2023 17. A key operational milestone was reached in Q3 2023 when adjusted EBITDA turned positive at EUR 495 thousand, one quarter ahead of plan 3. The net loss for the year was 116.5 million, compared with EUR 246 million in the prior year 17. AUTO1 also entered the merchant financing business during the year, launching the AUTO1 Financing programme for dealers in October 2023 and concluding a new merchant financing ABS facility in December 2023 17.

Glossary

  • Revenue: Revenue from contracts with customers, net of sales deductions, as the company itself reports it; not total output, gross revenue, GMV or order intake.
  • Op. income: The operating line of the income statement; EBIT only as a marked fallback, never pre-tax or ordinary income.
  • EBITDA (adj.): Adjusted EBITDA, verbatim and company-defined (non-GAAP), never derived.
  • Net income: Net income attributable to the shareholders of the parent, after discontinued operations; not the result including minority interests, not comprehensive income.
  • EPS: Diluted earnings per share attributable to the shareholders of the parent; a printed figure always beats a calculated one, calculated values are marked.
  • FCF: Free cash flow = operating cash flow minus capital expenditure on property, plant and equipment; the company's own free cash flow figure is shown separately.
  • OCF: Cash flow from operating activities as reported; IFRS companies may show interest paid in financing cash flow, so the figure is not always comparable.
  • Cash: Cash and cash equivalents, without securities unless the company reports them as part of the position.
  • Net Debt: Net debt = financial debt excluding lease liabilities minus cash at the same reporting date; the company's own net position may differ.
  • *: derived, the formula is in the hover
  • ≈: calculated, approximation
  • ~: uncertain; the value stays visible, verdicts do not use it
  • °: repaired by a targeted query against the document, or curated with documentary evidence
  • EBIT: EBIT as a fallback: the income statement carries no operating line
  • basic: basic earnings per share as a fallback when diluted is missing

Sources: quarterly reports, annual reports and investor relations documents

All original documents NadirAlpha used for this report on AUTO1 Group stock: quarterly and annual reports, earnings releases and investor relations documents, sorted by publication, the document type is the link. NadirAlpha methodology

19 documents · 2023 to 2026 · IR
Sources for AUTO1 Group stock: 19 original documents, 2023 to 2026. Compiled by NadirAlpha.
#Document typePublished
#18 / #121IR-Annual annual report2023-04-05
#2 / #102IR-Quarter quarterly report2023-05-03
#1IR-Quarter quarterly report2023-09-13
#19 / #123IR-Half half-year report2023-09-13
#3 / #103IR-Quarter quarterly report2023-11-08
#17 / #119IR-Annual annual report2024-04-04
#7 / #107IR-Quarter quarterly report2024-05-08
#6 / #106IR-Quarter quarterly report2024-09-11
#20IR-Half half-year report2024-09-11
#5 / #105IR-Quarter quarterly report2024-11-13
#16 / #117IR-Annual annual report2025-04-02
#11 / #111IR-Quarter quarterly report2025-05-07
#9 / #109IR-Quarter quarterly report2025-09-03
#21IR-Half half-year report2025-09-03
#10 / #110IR-Quarter quarterly report2025-11-05
#15 / #115IR-Annual annual report2026-03-31
#14 / #114IR-Quarter quarterly report2026-05-13
#13IR-Quarter quarterly report2026-09-01
#22 / #126IR-Half half-year report2026-09-02

AUTO1 Group Stock FAQ

Is there a management forecast (guidance) for FY2026?

Yes. Management has issued targets for FY2026, including Merchant segment units. The guidance tracking chapter shows all targets and checks them against the actuals reported later; neutral, with no estimate of our own.

Which additional key figures does AUTO1 Group report?

As reported for Q2 2026: Retail GPU, Merchant GPU, Retail Units Sold, Merchant Units Sold, Group GPU, Group Adjusted EBITDA margin. The chapter Reported KPIs lists every value with its source. Revenue is broken down by Merchant platform (Merchant), Private Customer Business (Retail), Merchant - C2B, Merchant - Remarketing.

Where can I find the official investor relations documents of AUTO1 Group?

NadirAlpha links all 19 original filings used (IR documents) in the sources chapter: quarterly report, annual report, half-year report, each with type, publication date and a direct link; every figure in the report carries a source number.

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