Penske Automotive (PAG) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
PAG jumps 8.8% to $212.00 on 8.6x normal volume. Closed at $212.00, +8.84% vs the prior close of $194.79. Day range $210.51–$212.19, opened at $211.00.
PAG daily analysis — what happened
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Oct 15, 2026 — PAG jumps 8.8% to $212.00 on 8.6x normal volume
- Closed at $212.00, +8.84% vs the prior close of $194.79. Day range $210.51–$212.19, opened at $211.00.
- Volume was 3.24M shares, 8.6x its 50-day average of 376.27K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +0.2% vs its 50-day average ($211.63) and +17.8% vs its 200-day average ($180.02).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 83% of that range, 6.6% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K, 8-K.
Oct 14, 2026 — PAG dips 0.4% to $194.79
- Closed at $194.79, -0.45% vs the prior close of $195.67. Day range $193.79–$196.32, opened at $194.92.
- Volume was 439.10K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 373.86K.
- Price is -8.0% vs its 50-day average ($211.71) and +8.4% vs its 200-day average ($179.78).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 14.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — PAG rises 0.5% to $195.67
- Closed at $195.67, +0.51% vs the prior close of $194.67. Day range $192.25–$196.14, opened at $195.00.
- Volume was 433.80K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 375.09K.
- Price is -7.8% vs its 50-day average ($212.19) and +8.9% vs its 200-day average ($179.63).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 13.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — PAG dips 0.8% to $194.67
- Closed at $194.67, -0.76% vs the prior close of $196.16. Day range $192.39–$197.14, opened at $196.12.
- Volume was 551.00K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 377.54K.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($212.63) and +8.5% vs its 200-day average ($179.48).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 14.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — PAG dips 1.0% to $196.16
- Closed at $196.16, -0.95% vs the prior close of $198.05. Day range $196.00–$198.70, opened at $197.99.
- Volume was 404.40K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 380.95K.
- Price is -7.9% vs its 50-day average ($213.08) and +9.4% vs its 200-day average ($179.34).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 13.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — PAG rises 2.0% to $198.05
- Closed at $198.05, +1.97% vs the prior close of $194.22. Day range $193.73–$198.49, opened at $194.23.
- Volume was 546.80K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 386.41K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($213.57) and +10.5% vs its 200-day average ($179.18).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 12.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — PAG dips 2.4% to $194.22, a 1-month low on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $194.22, -2.41% vs the prior close of $199.01. Day range $192.31–$198.90, opened at $197.36.
- Volume was 760.90K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 381.60K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -9.3% vs its 50-day average ($214.08) and +8.5% vs its 200-day average ($179.03).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 14.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — PAG dips 0.8% to $199.01, a 1-month low
- Closed at $199.01, -0.79% vs the prior close of $200.59. Day range $198.74–$200.27, opened at $199.32.
- Volume was 304.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 385.50K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($214.60) and +11.3% vs its 200-day average ($178.89).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 12.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — PAG dips 1.7% to $200.59
- Closed at $200.59, -1.69% vs the prior close of $204.03. Day range $199.85–$203.96, opened at $202.41.
- Volume was 402.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 388.11K.
- Price is -6.7% vs its 50-day average ($214.93) and +12.2% vs its 200-day average ($178.73).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 11.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — PAG rises 0.6% to $204.03
- Closed at $204.03, +0.59% vs the prior close of $202.84. Day range $203.00–$204.88, opened at $204.04.
- Volume was 450.60K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 396.30K.
- Price is -5.2% vs its 50-day average ($215.27) and +14.3% vs its 200-day average ($178.57).
- 52-week range $140.12–$227.00; today's close sits at 74% of that range, 10.1% below the 52-week high.
Things to know before you trade PAG
- Last results release: Jul 29, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 29, 2026, Feb 11, 2026, Oct 29, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 28, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.43% (largest 8.8%).
- Liquidity: about 613.78K shares (≈$130.12M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $212.00 vs a range of $140.12–$227.00 (83% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 14, 2026 ($1.44/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 3 sales; latest: Michelle Hulgrave sold 1,500 shares on Jun 2, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 15, 2026; 8-K Oct 15, 2026; 8-K Aug 10, 2026.
- Share count: 65.66M shares outstanding (Jul 16, 2026), -0.6% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations.
PAG market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 211.00 | 212.19 | 210.51 | 212.00 | 3.24M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 194.92 | 196.32 | 193.79 | 194.79 | 439.10K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 195.00 | 196.14 | 192.25 | 195.67 | 433.80K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 196.12 | 197.14 | 192.39 | 194.67 | 551.00K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 197.99 | 198.70 | 196.00 | 196.16 | 404.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 194.23 | 198.49 | 193.73 | 198.05 | 546.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 197.36 | 198.90 | 192.31 | 194.22 | 760.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 199.32 | 200.27 | 198.74 | 199.01 | 304.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 202.41 | 203.96 | 199.85 | 200.59 | 402.60K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 204.04 | 204.88 | 203.00 | 204.03 | 450.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 200.50 | 203.81 | 199.05 | 202.84 | 612.20K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 202.70 | 203.00 | 200.30 | 200.34 | 725.40K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 207.59 | 207.68 | 200.36 | 201.78 | 610.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 209.71 | 210.99 | 207.22 | 207.22 | 459.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 208.00 | 210.13 | 207.13 | 209.62 | 383.10K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 210.00 | 211.93 | 207.84 | 207.97 | 372.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 209.75 | 210.78 | 209.57 | 209.66 | 282.00K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 214.19 | 215.51 | 209.58 | 209.86 | 267.50K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 212.61 | 214.60 | 211.48 | 212.16 | 248.40K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 213.53 | 214.01 | 211.29 | 212.61 | 781.00K |
About Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive (PAG) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations”. Its business address is in BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1019849.
PAG board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Ann Davis | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Wolfgang Duerheimer | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Michael R Eisenson | Director | Dec 18, 2025 |
| David Hoogendoorn | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Robert H Jr Kurnick | President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Kimberly J Mcwaters | Director | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Gregory W Penske | Vice Chair | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Roger S Penske | Chair & CEO | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Sandra E. Pierce | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Raymond E Scott | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Greg C Smith | Director | Sep 3, 2026 |
| H Brian Thompson | Director | Dec 18, 2025 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Claude H Iii Denker | EVP - Human Resources | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Michelle Hulgrave | EVP & CFO | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Robert H Jr Kurnick | President | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Gregory W Penske | Vice Chair | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Roger S Penske | Chair & CEO | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Shane M. Spradlin | EVP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. | Jun 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | Michelle Hulgrave | Sale | 1,500 | $171.80 |
| May 18, 2026 | Greg C Smith | Sale | 1,488 | $160.02 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Michelle Hulgrave | Sale | 2,100 | $160.17 |
PAG financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $31.81B | $935.40M | 14.13 | $975.10M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $31.86B | $968.90M | 14.49 | $1.23B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $30.92B | $1.11B | 16.31 | $1.15B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $27.81B | $1.38B | 18.55 | $1.46B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $25.55B | $1.19B | 14.89 | — |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $18.49B, total liabilities $12.65B, cash $69.50M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
PAG earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $223.44 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $171.66 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $173.22 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $160.80 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $166.81 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $155.67 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $175.89 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $152.97 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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