AutoCanada's Rebound is Unclear -- Market Talk

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Dow Jones03-20 18:55

1055 GMT - AutoCanada's transition year could stretch longer than investors might hope. The company is entering a "show me period" after a disappointing 4Q in which revenue slipped, profitability tightened and segment performance was uneven, RBC's Sabahat Khan says. The company has to prove that its strategic initiatives can deliver steadier, improved earnings, Khan writes. Part of the challenge is the market backdrop: A weaker consumer is choosing cheaper products, while Canadian EV tax credits that pulled demand forward in 2024 are ending. Gross profit per unit--a key metric--is expected to remain weak through the first half of 2026, with 12-18 months before full recovery. "We remain on the sidelines until there is improved visibility to an inflection in underlying results," Khan says. (adriano.marchese@wsj.com)

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