Overview
AutoCanada Q3 revenue fell 14.9% yr/yr, missing analyst expectations
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 missed analyst expectations
Company reported net loss from continuing operations, but net income from discontinued operations improved
Outlook
AutoCanada targets C$115 mln in annual cost savings by end of 2025
Company plans to expand collision operations and strengthen dealership network
AutoCanada expects C$82.7 mln from U.S. dealership divestitures
Result Drivers
REVENUE DECLINE - Revenue decreased 14.9% due to lower sales in new and used vehicles, parts and services, and finance and insurance
COST REDUCTION - Operating expenses before depreciation decreased 10.7%, reflecting ongoing cost reduction initiatives
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Miss
C$1.20 bln
C$1.34 bln (6 Analysts)
Q3 Net Income
-C$2.90 mln
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA
Miss
C$52.30 mln
C$60 mln (6 Analysts)
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA Margin
4.80%
Q3 Gross Profit
C$187.41 mln
Q3 Operating Income
C$24.15 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the auto vehicles, parts & service retailers peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for AutoCanada Inc is C$35.00, about 35.6% above its November 12 closing price of C$22.55
The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
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