RB Global, Inc. · RBA · FY2025 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2025

RB Global raises EBITDA outlook as GTV growth remains modest

The quarter points to stronger earnings capacity and execution gains, but the modest GTV outlook and variability in automotive volumes temper the demand picture.

Why did RBA rise 4.4% after beating EPS estimates in FY2025 Q3?

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Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $0.93 Consensus $0.82
EPS surprise +13.4% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $1.09B Consensus $1.16B
Revenue surprise -6.0% Reported versus consensus
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Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move +4.4% Event window
SPY move +0.1% Same window
Abnormal move +4.3% Stock minus SPY
Volume 1.5× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -0.7% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% and full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $1.35–$1.38 billion. At the same time, full-year GTV guidance was tightened to 0–1%. EPS exceeded consensus while revenue was below consensus, leaving a mixed result across measures.

Guidance delta

Management raised full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1.35–$1.38 billion and tightened full-year GTV growth guidance to 0–1%. The prior quarter's analysis described EBITDA guidance as tightened upward and GTV guidance as being at the lower end of its range.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 16%, and full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised.
  • Automotive unit volume grew 9% year over year, and the GSA partnership adds remarketed-vehicle volume to the platform.
  • The Western Australia acquisitions extend the geographic footprint; the operating-model overhaul targets $25 million in annual savings.
  • EPS was above consensus, while revenue was below consensus; GTV growth guidance remains 0–1%.

Management priorities

  • Complete the Smith Broughton Auctioneers and Allied Equipment Sales acquisitions.
  • Roll out the new operating model, targeting $25 million of run-rate savings by Q2 2026.
  • Expand marketplace services through the GSA contract and a Central America alliance partner.
  • Pursue geographic and vertical acquisitions aligned with the company's strategy.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
RBA EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 10 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q2 '24 estimate $0.88 Q2 '24 actual $0.94, beat Q3 '24 estimate $0.68 Q3 '24 actual $0.71, beat Q2 '25 estimate $0.95 Q2 '25 actual $1.07, beat Q3 '25 estimate $0.82 Q3 '25 actual $0.93, beat Q4 '25 estimate $0.99 Q4 '25 actual $1.11, beat Q1 '26 estimate $0.97 Q1 '26 actual $1.01, beat Q2 '26 estimate $1.09 Q2 '26 actual $1.13, beat Q3 '26 estimate $0.99 Q3 '26 actual $1.03, beat Q4 '26 estimate $1.23 Q1 '27 estimate $1.16 Q2 '27 estimate $1.29 Q3 '27 estimate $1.07
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy22 ratings
Bullish1672.7%
Neutral418.2%
Bearish29.1%

1 unmapped firm rating excluded from the percentages.

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$95.14Current
$56Low
$98.31Average
$145High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Nov 11, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.

FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
RBC Capital Outperform OutperformMaintainNov 10, 2026
Barclays Overweight OverweightMaintainOct 6, 2026
Raymond James Strong Buy OutperformUpgradeJun 30, 2026
Stephens & Co. Equal Weight Equal WeightMaintainMay 5, 2026
BMO Capital Outperform OutperformMaintainFeb 18, 2026
B of A Securities Buy BuyMaintainNov 7, 2025
CIBC Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 18, 2025
Baird Outperform OutperformMaintainMay 8, 2025
Scotiabank Sector Outperform Sector OutperformMaintainApr 24, 2024
National Bank Financial Inc Outperform OutperformMaintainJul 11, 2023
OTR Global Positive MixedUpgradeMay 4, 2023
Northcoast Research Buy NeutralUpgradeNov 14, 2022
Barrington Research Outperform Market PerformUpgradeNov 7, 2022
TD Securities Hold HoldMaintainMay 12, 2021
Bank of America Underperform UnderperformMaintainAug 9, 2019
Macquarie Outperform OutperformMaintainSep 11, 2018
National Bank Financial Outperform Sector PerformUpgradeNov 20, 2017
KeyBanc Sector Weight OverweightDowngradeApr 10, 2017
Jefferies Hold HoldMaintainAug 31, 2016
Canaccord Genuity Buy HoldUpgradeAug 10, 2015
Cantor Fitzgerald Hold SellUpgradeFeb 4, 2014
Credit Suisse Underperform NeutralDowngradeNov 7, 2013
Bank oferica Buy BuyMaintainFeb 16, 2012
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $95.14. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Raymond JamesStrong Buy$145$113.95 +52.4%Jun 30, 2026
BarclaysJohn Babcock$124$103.94 +30.3%May 28, 2026
National BankAnalyst unavailable$124$96.22 +30.3%Nov 24, 2025
BMO CapitalJohn Gibson$107$86.5 +12.5%Nov 11, 2024
BMO CapitalJohn Gibson$105$83.96 +10.4%Sep 4, 2024
Bank of America SecuritiesMichael Feniger$92.5$85.67 -2.8%Aug 26, 2024
ScotiabankAnalyst unavailable$65$54.45 -31.7%Dec 5, 2022
RBC CapitalSabahat Khan$73$70.87 -23.3%Aug 23, 2022
National BankMaxim Sytchev$56$66.32 -41.1%Jul 12, 2022
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

RB Global, Inc. functions as a comprehensive global omnichannel platform, delivering valuable insights, diverse services, and efficient transaction solutions to facilitate the buying and selling of commercial equipment and vehicles worldwide. Its extensive brand portfolio includes Ritchie Bros., a leading auctioneer specializing in online bidding for commercial assets; IAA, a digital hub connecting vehicle purchasers and vendors; Rouse Services, which offers expertise in asset management, data-driven intelligence, and performance benchmarking; SmartEquip, a technological framework supporting the entire equipment lifecycle; Xcira, providing cutting-edge live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace dedicated to heavy haul transportation solutions. The company caters to a broad spectrum of asset categories, such as automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining, and agriculture. Founded in 1958, RB Global, Inc. maintains its primary corporate office in Westchester, Illinois.

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Sources

  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-11-11T09:50:45.955347+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-11-11T09:50:45.952389+00:00

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By FN2 Research · Updated · As of 2026-11-11. For educational purposes only; not investment advice.