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Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
$212.34▲ 0.18% today
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Why Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) stock moved

Updated Oct 29, 2026

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) shares rose 0.2% to $212.34 as of October 29, 2026, a slight gain from the prior close of $211.95. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for PAG. The move is tied to company news. 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

Company News

PAG reported Q3 2026 revenue growth of 5% to $8.4 billion with net income of $221 million. Strong earnings growth and 5% revenue increase signal resilient automotive retail demand and operational efficiency gains.

This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Oct 28, 2026, 10:25 AM 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.
NewsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.3×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$13.9B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$211
-0.9% vs price
Price chart
Sep 28 – Oct 29
NNNNNNNNVNVF$194$203$213Sep 28Oct 6Oct 14Oct 21Oct 29
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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Change events — click to jump to details

What it means for Penske Automotive Group, Inc. investors

For Penske Automotive Group, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Positive 0.2% session move. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $210.50, implying -0.9% downside from $212.34. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (29/100). With earnings roughly 104 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

PAG price reaction

PAG last traded at $212.34, up $0.39 (+0.18%) from the previous close of $211.95. The session traded on 0.3× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $194.22 and $212.42, and it currently sits about 100% 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 $210.50, 0.9% below the recent $212.34. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on PAG line up.

The bullish case

  • Positive 0.2% session move.

The bearish case

  • The consensus analyst price target of $210.50 sits 0.9% below the recent $212.34, so the average target sees limited room to run.
  • The most bearish analyst target is $210.00 (-1.1%).
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, 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 29, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $211-0.9%
= 5 maintains
Barclays maintained Overweight · 2026-10-06
SEC filings watch
8-K2026-10-28
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-10-15
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-10-15
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-08-10
Material event — review for impact
high
Peer context
PAG+0.2%

Previous notable changes for PAG

Filings2026-10-28-0.1%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) filed an 8-K on 2026-10-28. The filing contents were not disclosed in available sources.
News2026-10-27+0.0%
Roger Penske and Mitsui & Co. announced $212-per-share take-private merger; law firm investigating deal fairness.
News2026-10-26-0.1%
BFA Law investigating PAG's $212/share take-private merger led by Roger Penske and Mitsui & Co.
News2026-10-23+0.1%
Securities firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld announces investigation into PAG's going-private merger with Roger Penske and Mitsui.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2027-02-10 (est.)
in 104 days
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events

Frequently asked questions about PAG

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

PAG rose 0.2% to $212.34. The move coincided with the context summarized above, though no single company-specific catalyst was independently confirmed.

How much did PAG stock rise?

PAG gained 0.18% ($0.39) versus the prior close of $211.95, last trading at $212.34 on 0.3× average volume.

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

PAG's next earnings report is estimated for 2027-02-10 — about 104 days away.

What is the analyst price target for PAG?

The consensus analyst price target for PAG is $210.50, about 0.9% below the current $212.34. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks PAG

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after company news 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 29, 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 dataCompany news feedsSEC EDGAR filingsFMP earnings & estimatesAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)Earnings calendar (FMP)
Educational research tool — not personalized investment advice. Data may be delayed.