Asbury Automotive Group Named in America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies List by Forbes

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SANDY SPRINGS, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 13, 2026--

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S, is proud to be recognized as one of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies for 2026 by Forbes.

“We are honored to be recognized by Forbes,” said David Hult, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This award reflects the growth we have achieved across our operations, including strategic acquisitions and ongoing investments in our team. This recognition affirms our continued commitment to our shareholders, guests, and team members, and the progression of our mission to become the most guest-centric automotive retailer.”

According to Forbes, the America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies list is compiled using data from FactSet and includes companies with a market value between $300 million and $5 billion, positive sales growth over the past 12 months, and a share price of at least $5. The top 100 companies were ranked based on earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity and total stock return over the last five years, with more weight given to the last 12 months of data. All data is as of October 31, 2025.

About Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG), a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Sandy Springs, GA, is one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S. In late 2020, Asbury embarked on a multi-year plan to increase revenue and profitability strategically through organic operations, acquisitive growth and innovative technologies, with its guest-centric approach as Asbury’s constant North Star. As of September 30, 2025, Asbury operated 175 new vehicle dealerships, consisting of 230 franchises and representing 36 domestic and foreign brands of vehicles. Asbury also operates Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar, a leading provider of service contracts and other vehicle protection products, and 39 collision repair centers. Asbury offers an extensive range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; parts and service, which includes vehicle repair and maintenance services, replacement parts and collision repair services; and finance and insurance products, including arranging vehicle financing through third parties and aftermarket products, such as extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection debt cancellation, and prepaid maintenance. Asbury is recognized as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024 by the Financial Times, a World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2024 & 2025 by Newsweek, and one of America’s Most Successful Small-Cap Companies by Forbes for 2026.

For additional information, visit www.asburyauto.com.

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