Asbury Automotive (AUY) Reports Q4 Income Decline Amid Auto Market Pressures

Asbury Automotive Group Inc. (AUY) reported a decline in fourth-quarter net income on February 5, 2026. The company posted a net loss of $12.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, compared to a net loss of $8.9 million in the same period of the previous year, reflecting softer auto sales and higher inventory write-downs. Key financials: Revenue fell 11.2% year-over-year to $1.39 billion. The decline followed a strategic shift to a more conservative inventory policy and ongoing pressure from a sluggish auto market, with weakness in both used-vehicle and new-vehicle sales contributing to the performance.