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Autotrader, the UK鈥檚 largest automotive marketplace, has reported an increase in revenue and profit in its full year results.

The company, which this week opened the doors to its stylish new 130,000 sq ft HQ in Manchester鈥檚 Circle Square, saw group revenue rise 4 per cent to 拢624.3m (up from 拢601.1m in 2025) in the year ending March 31^st, 2026.

Group operating profit also increased by 4 per cent from 拢376.8m to 拢392.7m over the same period.

FTSE 100-listed Autotrader Group saw its share price drop by 3 per cent in early trading following the announcement.

Nathan Coe, chief executive of Autotrader, said: “We continued to grow both revenue and profits this year, despite a challenging backdrop.

鈥淥ur competitive position has strengthened, with six times more time spent on Autotrader than all our main competitors combined.

鈥淲e remain committed to using our brand, technology and proprietary data to benefit car buyers and retailers.

鈥淎I will significantly enhance our ability to do this which has already been demonstrated through our retailer products, such as Co-Driver and Buying Signals, as well as our improved search functionality for car buyers both on our marketplace and within ChatGPT.

鈥淟ooking forward we are confident we will continue to power a better car buying experience and more profitable retailing for our customers.”

Group operating profit is expected to be 拢395m-拢415m for financial year 2027.