FTSE 100 Live: UK Stocks Poised to Join Rally After Trump Tariff Ruling
Auto Trader has given a relatively positive update, with revenue and profit growth, while it expects sales to strengthen in the second half of the financial year.
Overall it sees revenue growth of 5%-7% in the 2026 financial year. Stock levels are expected to improve through the year, though still be marginally down for 2026, after an acceleration in the speed of sale impacted the second half of 2025.
The car dealer said it sees overall new car registration volume growth due to a UK/US trade deal and the UK government's plan to soften the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate.
CEO Nathan Coe said:
'Despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties, the UK car market is in good health and we continue to deliver against our strategy to improve car buying and retailing.'
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