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Why Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) stock moved

Updated Oct 1, 2026

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) shares fell 0.7% to $200.34 as of October 1, 2026, a slight decline from the prior close of $201.78. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for PAG. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for PAG, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.

What happened

PAG fell 0.7% to $200.34

PAG moved -2.02% from its $214.19 open to a $209.86 close on 2026-09-22. Monitor next session.

This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Sep 22, 2026, 4:41 PM EDT; the stock has continued trading since, so the current price and percentage move (shown above) may be larger or smaller than the figures here.
Material / EarningsLow confidence
Rel. volume
2.0×
Above Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$13.2B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$209
+4.2% vs price
Price chart
Aug 31 – Oct 1
EEVEEE$200$210$220Aug 31Sep 9Sep 16Sep 24Oct 1
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Penske Automotive Group, Inc. investors

For Penske Automotive Group, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Positive price momentum; Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) moved +2.17% from $200.40 to $204.75 on 2026-07-16. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 0.7%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $208.75, implying +4.2% upside from $200.34. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades and 4 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (45/100). With earnings roughly 27 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

PAG price reaction

PAG last traded at $200.34, down $1.44 (-0.71%) from the previous close of $201.78. The session traded on 2.0× average volume (above avg), so the move carried above-average conviction. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $200.34 and $219.77, and it currently sits about 0% of the way up that band.

Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG)

The consensus analyst price target on Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) is $208.75, 4.2% above the recent $200.34. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 6 maintains, and 4 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on PAG line up.

The bullish case

  • Wall Street's consensus price target of $208.75 implies +4.2% upside from $200.34.
  • The Street's most bullish target is $225.00 (+12.3%).
  • Positive price momentum.
  • Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) moved +2.17% from $200.40 to $204.75 on 2026-07-16.

The bearish case

  • The most bearish analyst target is $190.00 (-5.2%).
  • 4 analyst downgrades in the past 90 days, most recently Morgan Stanley to Equal Weight (2026-07-24).
  • Material negative event.
  • Negative session, down 0.7%.
  • Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) moved -3.53% from $202.66 to $195.50 on 2026-07-20.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.

Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 1, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $209+4.2%
= 6 maintains↓ 4 downgrades
Barclays maintained Overweight · 2026-08-19
SEC filings watch
8-K2026-08-10
Material event — review for impact
high
10-Q2026-07-30
Quarterly financial results
medium
8-K2026-07-29
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-07-23
Material event — review for impact
high
Peer context
PAG-0.7%

Previous notable changes for PAG

Material / Earnings2026-09-30-0.7%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) moved −1.16% from $202.70 to $200.34 on 2026-09-30, reaching a new 30-day low. Volume was 1.7× the 5-day average. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. moved -3.31% intraday from $207.22 to $200.37. Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG) stock is down approximately 3.1% to around $200.72 during midday trading on September 29, 2026, extending a mild recent market pullback. ### 📉 Market Context & Valuation - Profit-taking: Investors are rotating out after recent multi-month highs. - Valuation check: Recent analyses suggest the stock is fully valued following strong multi-quarter gains. - Broad cooling: Short-term momentum has softened roughly 3.9% over the past month. If you're tracking PAG, would you like to review its upcoming Q3 earnings expectations or check its valuation metrics ahead of the late October report?
Material / Earnings2026-09-28-1.1%
PAG moved -1.03% from its $209.38 open to a $207.22 close on 2026-09-28.
Material / Earnings2026-09-24-0.8%
PAG moved -0.97% from its $210.00 open to a $207.97 close on 2026-09-24.

In-depth PAG event analyses

Permanent, dated analyses of PAG's most significant sessions.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-28 (est.)
in 27 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-10-29
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events

Frequently asked questions about PAG

Why did Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) stock move?

PAG fell 0.7% to $200.34. The move is associated with price move down.

How much did PAG stock fall?

PAG lost 0.71% ($1.44) versus the prior close of $201.78, last trading at $200.34 on 2.0× average volume.

When is Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s next earnings date?

PAG's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-28 — about 27 days away.

What is the analyst price target for PAG?

The consensus analyst price target for PAG is $208.75, about 4.2% above the current $200.34. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 6 maintains, and 4 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks PAG

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for PAG, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 1, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.

Data sources
FMP real-time & historical price dataSEC EDGAR filingsFMP earnings & estimatesAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)Earnings calendar (FMP)
Educational research tool — not personalized investment advice. Data may be delayed.