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    Daniel Hagan

    Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley

    Daniel Hagan is an Equity Research Analyst at Morgan Stanley, specializing in coverage of large-cap consumer companies, particularly those in the retail and hospitality sectors. He is known for providing in-depth research on companies such as Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, and other major consumer brands, contributing actionable investment insights. With a career spanning over a decade, Hagan began his financial services journey after completing his undergraduate studies, joining Morgan Stanley in the early 2010s and advancing through the ranks thanks to his strong analytical performance and reliability. He holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses, and is recognized for maintaining a high success rate in stock recommendations, consistently ranking among the top-performing analysts on third-party platforms.

    Daniel Hagan's questions to GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE (GPI) leadership

    Daniel Hagan's questions to GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE (GPI) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Daniel Hagan asked about the drivers of the sequential and year-over-year increase in SG&A as a percentage of gross profit in the U.S. and where there are opportunities for efficiency. He also inquired about January sales trends.

    Answer

    CFO Daniel McHenry explained the slight increase in U.S. SG&A was partly due to a small rise in headcount costs and the effect of new vehicle margin reduction on the percentage calculation, rather than an absolute dollar increase. CEO Daryl Kenningham deferred commenting on January trends until the next quarterly report.

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