Auto Trader Group - AUTO Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Reduce
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 553.40
  • Forecasted Upside: 16.07%
  • Number of Analysts: 5
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 476.80
▼ -1.2 (-0.25%)

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Analyst Price Target for AUTO

Analyst Price Target is GBX 553.40
▲ +16.07% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 5 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Auto Trader Group in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 553.40, with a high forecast of GBX 816 and a low forecast of GBX 445. The average price target represents a 16.07% upside from the last price of GBX 476.80.

This chart shows the closing price for AUTO for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Reduce

The current consensus among 5 contributing investment analysts is to reduce stock in Auto Trader Group. This rating changed within the last month from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
12/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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3/25/2025
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6/23/2025
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9/21/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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12/20/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 1 sell ratings
3/20/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
5/19/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
6/18/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/26/2026Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 580 ➝ GBX 510
5/22/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweightGBX 515 ➝ GBX 445
5/18/2026UBS GroupReiterated RatingSellGBX 470 ➝ GBX 470
4/9/2026CitigroupLower TargetNeutralGBX 880 ➝ GBX 526
3/27/2026Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuyGBX 850 ➝ GBX 816
3/19/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweightGBX 630 ➝ GBX 515
1/28/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweight
1/12/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweightGBX 635 ➝ GBX 630
1/9/2026Berenberg BankLower TargetBuyGBX 830 ➝ GBX 665
12/3/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 630 ➝ GBX 635
11/28/2025CitigroupLower TargetBuyGBX 924 ➝ GBX 880
11/7/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 765 ➝ GBX 770
11/6/2025Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 830
7/1/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 745
5/29/2025Berenberg BankReiterated RatingHoldGBX 830
3/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 746
2/18/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweight
1/23/2025CitigroupBoost TargetNeutralGBX 881 ➝ GBX 946
12/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 688 ➝ GBX 746
11/7/2024Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 880 ➝ GBX 830
11/7/2024Shore Capital GroupDowngradeSell
7/2/2024Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuyGBX 830 ➝ GBX 935
5/31/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 608 ➝ GBX 624
5/30/2024Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingHold
11/22/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweight
11/20/2023Berenberg BankInitiated CoverageHoldGBX 715
11/10/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 555 ➝ GBX 560
7/25/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeUnderweightGBX 630 ➝ GBX 555
6/6/2023Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingBuy
6/5/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingNeutralGBX 630
4/6/2023BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweightGBX 725
4/4/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutralGBX 550 ➝ GBX 630
2/8/2023CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutral
2/2/2023Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetUnderperformGBX 441 ➝ GBX 405
1/30/2023BarclaysUpgradeOverweightGBX 750
1/19/2023Numis SecuritiesUpgradeBuyGBX 749
11/18/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 690 ➝ GBX 635
11/9/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuyGBX 720 ➝ GBX 700
11/3/2022Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingHold
10/18/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweightGBX 596 ➝ GBX 528
10/14/2022CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutralGBX 530
9/7/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweightGBX 596
9/7/2022Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingHold
9/7/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual WeightGBX 660
6/1/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual WeightGBX 660
5/30/2022Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingHold
5/27/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 720
5/27/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutralGBX 516 ➝ GBX 601
5/26/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 715 ➝ GBX 690
5/25/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweightGBX 586 ➝ GBX 516
5/19/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuyGBX 800 ➝ GBX 720
5/19/2022Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingHold
5/11/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight
5/5/2022CitigroupReiterated RatingNeutral
5/3/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweightGBX 601 ➝ GBX 586
4/26/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight
4/14/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight
4/5/2022BarclaysLower TargetEqual WeightGBX 725 ➝ GBX 720
4/4/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingUnderweight
3/24/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector PerformGBX 720
3/22/2022Berenberg BankLower TargetHoldGBX 745 ➝ GBX 715
3/22/2022Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingHold
3/10/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 598 ➝ GBX 601
2/9/2022Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight
2/8/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuy
1/28/2022BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual WeightGBX 725
1/25/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuyGBX 800
1/25/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector PerformGBX 670 ➝ GBX 750
12/9/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweightGBX 630 ➝ GBX 598
12/7/2021Liberum CapitalBoost TargetBuyGBX 815 ➝ GBX 860
11/22/2021Berenberg BankBoost TargetHoldGBX 650 ➝ GBX 745
11/15/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight
11/12/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector PerformGBX 610 ➝ GBX 670
11/12/2021BarclaysBoost TargetEqual WeightGBX 600 ➝ GBX 700
11/11/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuyGBX 700 ➝ GBX 800
11/11/2021Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingHold
11/11/2021Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingBuyGBX 815
11/5/2021Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 715
11/3/2021Shore Capital GroupReiterated RatingHold
10/19/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuy
10/19/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 604 ➝ GBX 630
7/26/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweightGBX 575 ➝ GBX 604
(Data available from 6/18/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.91 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 10 very positive mentions
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11/20/2025
  • 15 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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12/20/2025
  • 6 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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1/19/2026
  • 2 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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2/18/2026
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3/20/2026
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4/19/2026
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5/19/2026
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
6/18/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Auto Trader Group logo
Autotrader Group plc is the UK’s largest automotive marketplace and a leading digital platform for the automotive industry. Listed on the London Stock Exchange since March 2015, the company is a member of the FTSE 100 Index. Autotrader’s purpose is Driving Change Together. Responsibly. The company uses advanced data science, artificial intelligence and scalable technology to improve how vehicles are bought and sold, while building stronger partnerships with its customers and the wider automotive ecosystem. Autotrader’s platform leverages significant amounts of proprietary data and machine learning models to power pricing, demand forecasting and personalised consumer experiences. These capabilities enable retailers and manufacturers to make better decisions, improve performance and respond to real-time market dynamics. Autotrader is increasingly digitising the car buying journey, from search and discovery through to financing and purchase, enabling more of the buying journey to take place online. Alongside this, it is using its data and influence to support the transition to electric vehicles. This is all underpinned by a values-led culture that empowers its people to develop and perform, enabling continuous innovation across its platform and products. The company also publishes a monthly used car Retail Price Index, based on the analysis of approximately 800,000 vehicles each day from across the automotive retail market. This dataset provides one of the most comprehensive views of the UK automotive market and is used by organisations including the Bank of England and the Office for National Statistics to inform economic indicators and government policy. For more information, please visit https://plc.autotrader.co.uk/
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Today's Range

Now: GBX 476.80
Low: 469.30
High: 478

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 481.47
Low: 427.20
High: 523.40

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 476.80
Low: 418.60
High: 844.40

Volume

5,889,955 shs

Average Volume

28,906,100 shs

Market Capitalization

£3.84 billion

P/E Ratio

13.99

Dividend Yield

2.50%

Beta

0.671

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Auto Trader Group?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Auto Trader Group in the last year: Berenberg Bank, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and UBS Group AG.
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What is the current price target for Auto Trader Group?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Auto Trader Group in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 553.40, suggesting a possible upside of 16.1%. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft has the highest price target set, predicting AUTO will reach GBX 816 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 445 for Auto Trader Group in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Auto Trader Group?

Auto Trader Group currently has 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Reduce."
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How do I contact Auto Trader Group's investor relations team?

Auto Trader Group's physical mailing address is 1 Tony Wilson Place, MANCHESTER, M15 4FN, United Kingdom. The company's listed phone number is +44-161-6699888. The official website for Auto Trader Group is about-us.autotrader.co.uk. Learn More about contacing Auto Trader Group investor relations.