Eagers Automotive (ASX:APE), Australia’s preeminent automotive retail group, announced a landmark financial performance for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2025.
The company reported a record-breaking full-year revenue of $13 billion, marking a substantial 16.5% increase over the previous period.
The growth was mirrored in its underlying profitability, with operating profit before tax reaching $424.1 million, up from $371.2 million in FY24.
The stellar results were driven by a "perfect storm" of high demand in the new car market and the successful integration of 2024 acquisitions.
The group’s independent pre-owned arm, easyauto123, saw a massive 58.9% surge in profit, while the company's market share in the new energy vehicle sector soared to a dominant 34%.
Eagers entered the Canadian market through a partnership with CanadaOne Auto and deepened its ties with Mitsubishi Corporation via a strategic equity placement.
Despite the aggressive expansion, the company maintained its commitment to shareholder returns, declaring a record fully franked final dividend of 50 cents per share.
CEO management attributed the success to the "Next100 Strategy," citing disciplined cost management and a record-low cost base margin as the primary engines behind their enhanced operating leverage.
At the time of reporting, Eagers Automotive's share price was $26.62.