Penske Automotive bumps dividend 3.3% to $1.26 — dealership giant firing on all cylinders

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Penske Automotive (NYSE:PAG), the $10B dealership and commercial truck powerhouse with operations in the U.S., U.K., and Australia, just gave its dividend another tune-up — bumping it from $1.22 to $1.26 per share, a 3.3% hike. Forward yield now sits at 3.07%. Shareholders on record by May 27 get paid on June 3.

Penske Automotive (NYSE:PAG)

Financial Score: 93 / 99

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They’re not just handing out crumbs. Q1 2025 was a smooth ride: revenue hit $7.6B, up 2% year-over-year. Net income clocked in at $244.3M, up 13.5%, while EPS jumped to $3.66, a 14% lift from last year. Adjusted EPS? $3.39, up 5.6%.

They also bought back over 750,000 shares this quarter alone for a total of $111M, with $45.8M still available under the current repurchase plan. Leverage ratio? Just 1.2x, leaving plenty of firepower for more.

Stock’s trading around $166.54, up 11% YTD, and priced at roughly 10x forward earnings. Penske’s not flashy, but if you like steady cash, global exposure, and a CEO who doesn’t miss a quarter — you’re in good hands.