AUTO1 Group SE
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ISIN DE000A2LQ884 / Valor 59474167
AUTO1 Group SE
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About company
AUTO1 Group SE is a prominent digital automotive platform in Europe, specializing in the buying, selling, and financing of used cars. The company operates through several key brands, including wirkaufendeinauto.de, which provides a streamlined process for consumers to sell their used vehicles, and AUTO1.com, recognized as the largest wholesale platform for car trading professionals in Europe. Additionally, AUTO1 Group caters to retail customers through its Autohero brand, which focuses on enhancing the consumer experience in purchasing used cars. The company also offers digital financing solutions for both consumers and merchants, expanding its service portfolio to include financial products that facilitate transactions. By leveraging technology and operational efficiency, AUTO1 Group aims to optimize value for both individual consumers and professional car dealers across the continent.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer CyclicalsLatest Results (18.05.2026):
AUTO1 Group SE — Q1 2026: AUTO1 reported a strong Q1 2026 with continued top-line and unit growth: ~249k group units sold (+22% YoY), record group gross profit (€289.4m, +22% YoY) and positive adjusted EBITDA (€59.8m). Retail expanded rapidly while merchant volumes also grew; the group kept cash and liquidity at €652.0m and reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance.
Units and volume
Group units sold in Q1 2026 were 248,779 (reported as 249k), up 21.9% YoY (+44,733 units). Merchant units were 216,293 (+18.8% YoY) and Retail units 32,486 (+47.8% YoY).
Revenue
Group revenue for Q1 2026 was €2,437.1m, up 25.4% YoY (Merchant €1,880.6m; Retail €556.5m, +45.5%). Revenue per unit rose to €9,796 (Q1 2025: €9,522).
Gross profit and GPU
Group gross profit hit a record €289.4m (+22.4% YoY). Group GPU was €1,166 (flat vs prior year). Merchant GPU declined to €957 (from €990) while Retail GPU was €2,555 (slightly down).
Adjusted EBITDA, margin and net income
Adjusted EBITDA was €59.8m (+3.0% YoY) — the company notes this as its best result since the IPO — while the adjusted EBITDA margin decreased to 2.5% (Q1 2025: 3.0%). Net income was €26.1m (Q1 2025: €29.9m), impacted by higher D&A, finance costs and tax.
Segment highlights — Retail & Merchant
Retail delivered strong growth: 32,486 cars sold (+48% YoY) and Retail gross profit €82.4m (+47% YoY). Merchant sales grew to 216,293 units (+19%) and Merchant gross profit rose to €207.0m (+14.8%), though Merchant GPU softened.
Balance sheet and liquidity
Cash and liquidity at 31 Mar 2026 were €652.0m (+8% vs Q4 2025). Inventory remained broadly stable at €1,055.2m. Consumer finance receivables rose to €619.5m (+12.9%). Total equity was €741.4m and total liabilities €2,309.7m.
Financing and ABS facilities
Drawdowns increased on ABS lines: consumer loan ABS utilisation rose (noted +€83m drawdown), inventory ABS drawdown up ~€35.5m, and merchant financing ABS liabilities also increased; total nominal utilisation of ABS/public notes reported ~€1,711.5m at quarter end.
Cash flow
Under the company’s non-IFRS definition, net cash from operating activities pre-captive finance and pre-inventory was €36.6m for Q1 2026 (down 38% YoY). Reported net change in cash was +€48.1m in Q1 2026.
Outlook
AUTO1 confirmed its FY 2026 outlook: total units 940k–1,000k (Merchant 815k–865k; Retail 125k–135k), gross profit €1.1bn–€1.2bn and adjusted EBITDA €250m–€275m.
Events after the reporting period
The company reported no significant events after the reporting period.
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