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CAR Group (ASX:CAR) logged AU$1.076 in adjusted EPS for fiscal year 2026, compared with AU$0.998 a year ago, a Monday filing showed.
Analysts polled by FactSet expected about AU$1.071.
For the 12 months ended June 30, revenue was AU$1.25 billion versus AU$1.18 billion previously, the Australia-listed automotive marketplace operator added. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected AU$1.27 billion.
The company's board declared a final dividend of AU$0.435 per share, up from AU$0.415 a year earlier, payable Oct. 12 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 14.
CAR Group guided for fiscal 2027 constant-currency revenue growth of 11% to 14% and adjusted net profit after tax growth of 9% to 12%.
The company's shares advanced 10% in recent Monday trade.