Autosports Group shares slipped 2.9% following results that, despite solid revenue and profit growth, raised investor concerns around cautious outlook and margin pressures amid intensifying intra-brand competition and market uncertainties.
- Revenue increased 12% to AUD 3.186 billion, supported by expansion to 93 sites and a growing luxury vehicle customer base.
- Gross profit rose 15% to AUD 590 million, but gross margin improvement to 18.5% came despite increasing intra-brand competition, signaling potential margin pressure ahead.
- Normalized net profit before tax rose 11% to AUD 53.5 million, reaching the higher end of guided range but with limited upside.
- Electric vehicle (EV) order bank surged 290% post geopolitical catalyst, yet management anticipates an unwind of this backlog starting H2 FY 2027, suggesting near-term sales moderation.
- Market challenges include intensifying competition from over 20 new OEM entrants, adding portfolio risk and pressure on premium distribution pricing.
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