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Penske Automotive Group, Inc.
$216.59 0.79% today
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Why Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) stock moved

Updated Sep 10, 2026

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) shares fell 0.8% to $216.59 as of September 10, 2026, a slight decline from the prior close of $218.31. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for PAG. 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 0.8% to $216.59

Penske Automotive Group (PAG) filed a Form 8-K on August 10, 2026. The filing itself does not disclose the specific triggering event or material change. Review the full 8-K filing for details on the disclosed event, and monitor for PAG earnings scheduled for October 28, 2026 (consensus EPS estimate $3.54).

This summary describes the catalyst and move as first detected on Aug 10, 2026, 5:26 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.
Weak confidence
Rel. volume
0.4×
Below Avg
Vs peers
No comparable peers
Market cap
$14.2B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$209
-3.6% vs price
Price chart
Aug 10 – Sep 10
F$216$218$220Aug 10Aug 18Aug 25Sep 2Sep 10
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 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: Negative session, down 0.8%; Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) moved -3.53% from $202.66 to $195.50 on 2026-07-20. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $208.75, implying -3.6% downside from $216.59. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades and 4 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (22/100). With earnings roughly 48 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

PAG price reaction

PAG last traded at $216.59, down $1.72 (-0.79%) from the previous close of $218.31. The session traded on 0.4× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $216.21 and $219.85, and it currently sits about 10% 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, 3.6% below the recent $216.59. 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

  • The Street's most bullish target is $225.00 (+3.9%).
  • 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 consensus analyst price target of $208.75 sits 3.6% below the recent $216.59, so the average target sees limited room to run.
  • The most bearish analyst target is $190.00 (-12.3%).
  • 4 analyst downgrades in the past 90 days, most recently Morgan Stanley to Equal Weight (2026-07-24).
  • Negative session, down 0.8%.
  • 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 Sep 10, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $209-3.6%
= 6 maintains4 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-0.8%

Previous notable changes for PAG

Filings2026-07-30-1.3%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) filed its 10-Q on July 30, 2026, disclosing second-quarter financial results and operational metrics.
Filings2026-07-29+1.6%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) filed a new 8-K on July 29, 2026. The filing does not disclose the specific event triggering the report.
Material / Earnings2026-07-29+1.6%
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) reported EPS of $3.62 vs. consensus estimate of $3.42, beating by 5.8% on 2026-07-29.
Activity2026-07-29+1.6%
Penske Automotive Group reported earnings today, lifting the stock 2.31% to $225.09 from $220.01 (FMP delayed intraday). Volume of 318,204 shares ran at 0.99x the historical average for this point in the session—typical for the time of day.

In-depth PAG event analyses

Permanent, dated analyses of PAG's most significant sessions.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-28 (est.)
in 48 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 0.8% to $216.59. The move coincided with the context summarized above, though no single company-specific catalyst was independently confirmed.

How much did PAG stock fall?

PAG lost 0.79% ($1.72) versus the prior close of $218.31, last trading at $216.59 on 0.4× average volume.

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

PAG's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-28 — about 48 days away.

What is the analyst price target for PAG?

The consensus analyst price target for PAG is $208.75, about 3.6% below the current $216.59. 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 its price and volume cleared PAG-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. 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 September 10, 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.