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GM89.6503.49%
F12.5250.085%
RIVN14.0100.4%
CYD20.6600.66%
HMC35.8400.06%
TM218.5102.32%
CVNA76.2602.69%
PAG212.7900.43%
LAD310.8002.03%
AN186.0602.06%
GPI268.4607.11%
ABG210.2207.57%
SAH63.1501.44%
TSLA378.05019.83%
GM89.6503.49%
F12.5250.085%
RIVN14.0100.4%
CYD20.6600.66%
HMC35.8400.06%
TM218.5102.32%
CVNA76.2602.69%
PAG212.7900.43%
LAD310.8002.03%
AN186.0602.06%
GPI268.4607.11%
ABG210.2207.57%
SAH63.1501.44%
TSLA378.05019.83%
GM89.6503.49%
F12.5250.085%
RIVN14.0100.4%
CYD20.6600.66%
HMC35.8400.06%
TM218.5102.32%
CVNA76.2602.69%
PAG212.7900.43%
LAD310.8002.03%
AN186.0602.06%
GPI268.4607.11%
ABG210.2207.57%
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Kerrigan Advisors

Toyota and Lexus dealership values hit records, Kerrigan Advisors says

Toyota and Lexus dealership values hit records, Kerrigan Advisors says

- November 9, 2026
Dealer results still depend heavily on brand, but hybrid demand, affordability pressures, and higher interest rates are benefiting some franchises and straining others. These effects are reflected in days’ supply,...
Mergers & Acquisitions Inside Automotive
Record high M&A activity - Erin Kerrigan, Kerrigan Advisors

Erin Kerrigan sees record buy-sell activity in 2026

- September 21, 2026
The dealership buy-sell market maintained its record pace through the first half of 2026, with 224 transactions completed and the trailing 12-month total reaching a record 462, according to Erin...
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Dealership buy/sell activity reaches record 462 transactions as buyers prioritize scale

Dealership buy/sell activity reaches record 462 transactions as buyers prioritize scale

- September 10, 2026
On the Dash: Buy/sell activity reached a record 462 transactions in the trailing 12 months through June. Buyers are paying premiums for high-volume franchises that offer scale and strong local...
Market Reports Articles
Dealers turn to fixed ops as vehicle sales soften

Dealers turn to fixed ops as vehicle sales soften

- August 20, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers are leaning on parts and service to offset weaker new-vehicle profitability. Average parts and service gross profit rose to $5 million per dealership in 2025. Ford...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Kerrigan Advisors brokers record-breaking $1.3 billion Hennessy-Group 1 deal

Kerrigan Advisors brokers record-breaking $1.3 billion Hennessy, Group 1 deal

- July 30, 2026
Group 1 Automotive's agreement to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies marks the largest 10-store deal by dollar value in automotive retail history. The $1.3 billion transaction adds 10 luxury and import...
Mergers & Acquisitions Inside Automotive
Dealer M&A market becomes more selective as brand strength drives demand

Dealer M&A market becomes more selective as brand strength drives demand

- July 22, 2026
On the Dash: Two separate industry surveys, from Presidio Group and Kerrigan Advisors, both point to a widening gap between top-tier and lower-tier dealership brands. Succession planning and softening profit...
Data & Analytics Articles
OEM Survey

2026 OEM Survey reveals the future of dealership consolidation and profitability

- July 14, 2026
Dealership buy-sell activity, valuations, and the road ahead for auto retail have dominated headlines lately, and new survey data from Kerrigan Advisors adds fresh detail to the conversation. On today's...
Market Reports Inside Automotive
Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

- June 22, 2026
On the Dash: Buy-sell activity rose 21% year-over-year in Q1, reaching a record 478 transactions on a trailing 12-month basis. Franchise valuations remain near historic highs, with the Kerrigan Blue...
Market Reports Articles
Ryan Kerrigan reports buy-sell market surges as franchise sales jump 21% in Q1 2026 

Ryan Kerrigan reports buy-sell market surges as franchise sales jump 21% in Q1 2026 

- June 18, 2026
Despite ongoing concerns surrounding affordability, interest rates, and uncertainty in the Middle East, the dealership buy-sell activity is moving in the opposite direction. Joining us on today’s episode of Inside...
Industry News Inside Automotive
Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move

Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

- May 11, 2026
A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
Mergers & Acquisitions CBT Now

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