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title: "AutoTrader FY26 basic EPS rises 8% to 34.17p; revenue increases 4% to GBP 624.3 million"
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description: "AutoTrader Group reported an 8% increase in basic EPS to 34.17p and a 4% rise in revenue to £624.3 million. Operating profit also grew by 4% to £392.7 million, maintaining a 63% margin. Net bank debt reached £146.8 million, with £463.2 million returned to shareholders through buybacks and dividends. For FY27, operating profit is projected between £395 million and £415 million, with continued EPS growth and around £500 million in share buybacks expected."
datetime: "2026-05-21T06:03:50.000Z"
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# AutoTrader FY26 basic EPS rises 8% to 34.17p; revenue increases 4% to GBP 624.3 million

-   AutoTrader Group posted operating profit up 4% to £392.7 million, lifting basic earnings per share 8% to 34.17 pence. \* Revenue climbed 4% to £624.3 million, while the operating profit margin was unchanged at 63%. \* Net bank debt swung to £146.8 million, while cash returned to shareholders rose to £463.2 million on accelerated buybacks and dividends. \* Average retailer forecourts slipped 1% to 13,942, while average revenue per retailer increased 5% to £2,995 amid a pricing and product event in April 2025. \* For fiscal 2027, operating profit is expected at £395 million-£415 million, with at least high single-digit basic EPS growth projected alongside about £500 million of share buybacks. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. AutoTrader Group plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on May 21, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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