In this article, we will discuss: 9 Best Auto and Truck Dealership Stocks to Buy Now.
On April 1, 2026, Reuters reported that automakers had introduced new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show, amid declining U.S. demand after Washington ended a $7,500 tax credit. Kia plans to debut the EV3, and Subaru has designed a three-row “Getaway” SUV. Vice President of Marketing at Kia America, Russell Wager, said that the market is going to come back for EVs. According to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, EV sales have fallen to 6.5% in the past three months, down from 9.6% in 2025 after the credit expired.
Executives expressed concern about low demand while pointing to fuel costs as a source of support. Christian Meunier, head of Nissan Americas, noted that the demand has disappeared. Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz stated that increased gasoline costs drove EV interest, particularly in California. EVs accounted for 10.2% of 2024 sales and 2.5% of vehicles in operation. President Donald Trump has taken a series of moves to disincentivize EV purchases and manufacturing while making it easier to manufacture gas-powered vehicles.
With that said, here are the 9 Best Auto and Truck Dealership Stocks to Buy Now.
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9. Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG)
On April 8, 2026, Citi reduced Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG)’s price objective from $200 to $193 while keeping a Buy rating. Earnings forecasts were decreased by around 8% to reflect lower-than-expected industry volumes.
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) released fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, down from $8.1 billion, net income of $186.1 million, and earnings per share of $2.83. The company posted adjusted net income of $191.5 million and adjusted EPS of $2.91, both of which were down from the previous year. The firm announced $31.8 billion in full-year revenue, which remained steady, with net income of $935.4 million and earnings per share of $14.13. Adjusted net income totaled $922.8 million, with an adjusted EPS of $13.94. Chair Roger Penske said that the corporation supplied over 504,000 units and maintained stability through diversified activities, including divestitures and acquisitions, to promote size and growth.
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) is an international transportation service firm that distributes commercial vehicles, diesel engines, gasoline engines, power systems, and related parts and services. It operates in four segments: retail automotive, retail commercial truck, non-automotive investments, and other.
8. Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD)
On April 8, 2026, Citi reduced the price target for Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD) to $326 from $366, while keeping a Buy rating. Michael Ward, an analyst, cut earnings projections by around 8% due to lower-than-expected industry volumes.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD) announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with record full-year revenue of $37.63 billion, up 4.0%, net income of $825.9 million, and diluted EPS of $32.32. The corporation reported fourth-quarter sales of $9.20 billion, up 0.3%, with net income of $137.9 million and diluted EPS of $5.72. The firm posted adjusted net income of $162.2 million and adjusted EPS of $6.74 in the quarter. CEO Bryan DeBoer said that the used vehicle revenue jumped by 6.1%, while after-sales revenue rose by 10.9%. The company repurchased $947 million in shares, or 11.4% of the outstanding shares. It also executed acquisitions worth $2.4 billion in annual sales.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD) is a global automotive retailer that offers a diverse range of services and goods throughout the vehicle ownership cycle. The company also provides full fleet management services, captive finance solutions, and other synergistic partnerships. It works through two segments: vehicle operations and financing operations.
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