Appendix 4E and Annual Report 2025

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Stock CAR Group Ltd (CAR.ASX)
Release Time 11 Aug 2025, 8:24 a.m.
Price Sensitive Yes
 CAR Group reports strong FY25 results
Key Points
  • Proforma revenue up 12% to $1,144m, with EBITDA up 12% to $641m
  • Adjusted NPAT up 11% to $377m
  • Continued growth and innovation across core markets, including Australia, Brazil, US and South Korea
  • Sustainability focus maintained, with carbon neutrality and strong ESG performance
Full Summary

CAR Group Limited ('CAR Group' or 'the Group') has reported strong financial and operational results for the full year ended 30 June 2025. Proforma revenue increased by 12% to $1,144 million, while proforma EBITDA grew 12% to $641 million, reflecting the benefits of the Group's diversified portfolio of assets and solid performance across its core markets. Adjusted NPAT was up 11% to $377 million. The company delivered excellent results in Australia, with the carsales.com.au platform continuing to perform well despite ongoing macroeconomic pressures. In South Korea, Encar maintained its strong market position, growing its Guarantee inspection product, expanding branch network, and scaling Encar Home. In the US, the recreational vehicles (RV) and powersports segments faced challenges, but the commercial vehicle business delivered excellent performance. Brazil's webmotors continued its exceptional run, launching new finance and loyalty products that helped drive growth. Across the Group, CAR Group made significant investments in enhancing the consumer experience, with initiatives such as the re-platforming of retail websites, a new proprietary messaging tool, and the rollout of a payments product. The company also made strong progress in embedding artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to improve both the customer experience and internal operational efficiency. Sustainability remains a key focus, with the Group maintaining carbon neutrality and receiving an AAA ESG rating from MSCI. Employee engagement also reached record levels, reflecting the strong culture and sense of purpose across the business. Looking ahead, the company enters FY26 well positioned for continued success, having delivered another year of excellent financial and operational performance.

Guidance

For the 2026 financial year, CAR Group expects to deliver proforma revenue growth of 8-12% and proforma EBITDA growth of 9-13%, driven by continued strong performance across its core global vehicle marketplaces.

Outlook

CAR Group remains focused on executing its Elevate 2028 strategy, which is centred on strengthening its leadership in core markets, driving innovation and digital transformation, and expanding its global footprint. The company is well positioned to capitalise on the ongoing shift to online vehicle buying and selling, and to deliver sustainable, long-term value for its shareholders.