Record Buy/Sell Activity and Shifting OEM Sentiment: What It Means for Auto Retail in 2026
Erin Kerrigan of Kerrigan Advisors will present current data on buy/sell market activity, dealership valuations, and OEM sentiment shaping the road ahead for auto retail, drawing from key findings in the Q1 2026 Blue Sky Report and the 2026 OEM Survey.
Key Takeaways
- Discover why 2026 transaction activity is at all-time record highs and what is driving public groups to pay premiums for rare, high-demand assets
- Learn what OEM executives are predicting about the future of dealer networks and how AI is expected to reshape dealership profitability
- Understand why blue sky values remain 78% above pre-pandemic levels and which franchise multiples are rising or falling — and what that means for your timing and exit strategy
