GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) Institutional Buying Activity
Institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet increased exposure to GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 through a combination of new purchases and expanded existing positions disclosed in SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest institutional buyer of GPI during the latest reporting period was Conifer Management, which increased its reported GPI position by approximately $66.93M based on quarter-end filing values. Several additional hedge funds and long-term asset managers also reported meaningful increases in GPI exposure during the quarter.
Institutional buying activity can provide insight into investor conviction, sector allocation trends, and smart money positioning toward GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI). InsiderSet tracks quarterly accumulation trends, new institutional positions, ownership increases, and estimated performance of newly disclosed holdings using SEC filing data and recent market prices.
The investors highlighted on this page collectively added approximately $199.32M in reported GPI exposure during the latest filing period, reflecting continued institutional interest in GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC's growth initiatives and strategic positioning.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Conifer Management | Buy | 186,608 | 755,032 | $249,636,230 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Fund | Buy | 403 | 4,013 | $1,326,818 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 450 | 1,400 | $550,622 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Fund | Buy | 260 | 3,610 | $1,579,411 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 8 | 950 | $415,636 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 59 | 942 | $411,382 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 1 | 931 | $392,398 |
| Q3 2024 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 10 | 930 | $356,228 |
| Q2 2024 | Conifer Management | Buy | 41,000 | 568,424 | $168,981,087 |
| Q2 2024 | Sequoia Fund | Buy | 643 | 3,427 | $1,018,779 |
| Q1 2024 | Sequoia Fund | Buy | 33 | 2,784 | $813,568 |
| Q4 2023 | Conifer Management | Buy | 27,424 | 527,424 | $160,727,190 |
| Q4 2023 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 7,500 | 15,800 | $4,815 |
| Q3 2023 | Sequoia Fund | Buy | 158 | 2,777 | $746,208 |
| Q3 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 45 | 1,021 | $274,353 |
| Q2 2023 | Conifer Management | Buy | 259,317 | 500,000 | $129,050,000 |
| Q2 2023 | Sequoia Fund | Buy | 2,619 | 2,619 | $675,964 |
| Q2 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 85 | 976 | $251,906 |
| Q1 2023 | Conifer Management | Buy | 109,136 | 240,683 | $54,495,445 |
| Q1 2023 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 891 | 891 | $201,741 |
| Q4 2022 | Conifer Management | Buy | 131,547 | 131,547 | $23,727,132 |
| Q4 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 20,400 | 28,000 | $5,050 |
| Q2 2022 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 400 | 8,100 | $1,375 |
| Q2 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 49,710 | 106,000 | $6,993 |
| Q1 2018 | Abrams Capital Management | Buy | 250,000 | 500,471 | $32,701 |
| Q3 2017 | Abrams Capital Management | Buy | 250,471 | 250,471 | $18,149 |
| Q2 2016 | Atlantic Investment Management | Buy | 56,880 | 56,880 | $2,808 |
| Q1 2016 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 62,300 | 200,600 | $11,773 |
| Q4 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 94,500 | 138,300 | $10,469 |
| Q1 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 126,100 | 126,100 | $10,886 |
Frequently asked questions about GPI activity
Which institutional owners are buying GPI?
Institutional owners buying GPI include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in GPI activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in GPI compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC (GPI) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in GPI increasing?
Institutional interest in GPI can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.