Should I buy Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (GPI) stock or is it too late?

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. · Consumer Discretionary · price $262

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⭐ What the most reliable analysts say · those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices

⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 58% of its targets hit on this sector (157 calls tested). It aims for $330 (+26 %), call made on July 11, 2026, maturing on July 11, 2027 (48 d ago).

The 1 reliable analyst $330+26 %

The 6 other firms $363+38 %

How to read it: the 1 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 1 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $330 median. “The 6 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.

Firm-by-firm track record on Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

Here the hit rate is measured <b>on this stock specifically</b> (matured targets replayed against real prices, minimum 5 calls tested) — the green block above measures reliability <b>across the whole sector</b>, which is the criterion behind JPI selections. “Aims for” = the firm's most recent target on this stock; “—” means it hasn't published one recently.

Firm	% right	Gain vs sector	Calls	Aims for
Stephens & Co.	100 %	+74.7 %	5	$460 +76%
JP Morgan	84 %	+53.2 %	19	$275 +5%
Morgan Stanley	68 %	+41.0 %	28	$300 +14%
B of A Securities	64 %	+19.8 %	11	$545 +108%
Keybanc	40 %	-14.2 %	5	—

In short — Should you invest in Group 1 Automotive, Inc.? Is it too late, still worth it? Analysts are fairly positive (57% buy, median target $360, i.e. +37%), and the most reliable on GPI targets even higher. But the stock is volatile, it pays virtually no dividend. We give you both sides, with the numbers — not advice.

✅ Reasons to believe

Median price target $360, i.e. +37% from the current price ($262).
The most reliable firm on GPI, Benchmark (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), targets $425 (call made on March 30, 2026, maturing on March 30, 2027) (+62%) in its most recent call.

⚠️ Reasons to hesitate

The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 3 are neutral.
A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.

The analyst consensus on GPI

Median target $360 (+37%) · 7 ratings · Buy consensus

Strong Buy00%

Buy457%

Hold343%

Sell00%

Strong Sell00%

⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.

Frequently asked questions

Should you invest in Group 1 Automotive, Inc. now?

We won't decide for you. The facts: 57% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $360 (+37%), and Benchmark (most reliable on GPI, 100%) targets $425. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.

Is it too late to invest in Group 1 Automotive, Inc.?

Not according to analysts: the median target ($360) is still +37% above the current price ($262) (most reliable on GPI: Benchmark, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.

Is Group 1 Automotive, Inc. still worth investing in?

It depends on the gap between the price ($262) and its estimated value: analysts target $360 on median (+37%), with 57% buys (most reliable on GPI: Benchmark, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on GPI and the cautions above. Information, not advice.

What's the main risk in buying GPI?

The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 3 are neutral.

→ Go deeper: the full Group 1 Automotive, Inc. profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).