Should I buy Penske Automotive Group (PAG) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Stephens & Co. — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (56 calls tested). It aims for $210 (-3.6 %), call made on August 4, 2026, maturing on August 4, 2027 (24 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Penske Automotive Group
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 64 % | +28.0 % | 22 | $210 -4% |
| B of A Securities | 78 % | +27.2 % | 9 | $238 +9% |
| JP Morgan | 12 % | -8.4 % | 8 | $215 -1% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Pays a dividend (3.1% yield), raised for 5 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on PAG, Stephens & Co. (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $210 (call made on August 3, 2026, maturing on August 3, 2027) (-4%) in its most recent call, and $160 (call made on May 4, 2026, maturing on May 4, 2027) (-27%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 8 ratings, 6 are neutral.
- Limited upside: the median target is only -4% from the current price.
- 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.
The analyst consensus on PAG
Median target $210 (-4%) · 8 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ 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 Penske Automotive Group now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 25% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $210 (-4%), and Stephens & Co. (most reliable on PAG, 100%) targets $210. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Penske Automotive Group?
The stated upside is small: the median target ($210) sits just -4% from the price ($218) (most reliable on PAG: Stephens & Co., 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Penske Automotive Group still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($218) and its estimated value: analysts target $210 on median (-4%), with 25% buys (most reliable on PAG: Stephens & Co., 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on PAG and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying PAG?
Even the most reliable firm on PAG, Stephens & Co. (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), only targets $210 (call made on August 3, 2026, maturing on August 3, 2027) (-4%) in its most recent call, and $160 (call made on May 4, 2026, maturing on May 4, 2027) (-27%) in the one coming due soonest. The stock may already have run past its target.
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