OPENLANE, Inc.(OPLN)Stock Analysis
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OPLN Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for OPENLANE, Inc. (OPLN), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores OPLN at 63.9/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #666 of 2,879 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. OPLN scores in the top quartile across free cash flow (76.9). Areas of concern include earnings quality (30.0), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), OPENLANE, Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $527.9M, net income of $48.9M, an operating margin of 14.0%. Top institutional holders of OPLN by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS, BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/, based on the most recent SEC filings. OPLN trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1395942. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate OPLN daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for OPENLANE, Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. OPENLANE, Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 70 since 2023, currently 63.9 — an improving long-term trajectory across 46 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$527.9M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$48.9M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$146.5M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
14.0%
ROIC
Q1 2026
4.1%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2026
0.44
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+16.9% YoYNet Income
-331.7% YoYOperating Income
-206.5% YoYEPS (Diluted)
-1237.5% YoYTotal Assets
-36.6% YoYTotal Debt
-72.7% YoYOp. Cash Flow
| Metric | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.70B +16.9% | $1.45B +9.3% | $1.33B -45.7% | $2.44B +9.1% | $2.24B -28.9% | $3.15B |
| Net Income | $-154.1M -331.7% | $66.5M +13200.0% | $500.0K -99.8% | $328.0M -9.4% | $362.0M +62.8% | $222.4M |
| Operating Income | $-135.8M -206.5% | $127.5M +84.2% | $69.2M -79.7% | $340.1M +4.2% | $326.5M -34.6% | $499.0M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-1.82 -1237.5% | $0.16 +145.7% | $-0.35 -114.5% | $2.42 -7.6% | $2.62 +63.7% | $1.60 |
| Total Assets | $4.73B -36.6% | $7.45B +9.6% | $6.80B -5.7% | $7.21B +3.2% | $6.98B +6.5% | $6.56B |
| Total Debt | $519.2M -72.7% | $1.90B -1.3% | $1.93B -28.6% | $2.70B -0.6% | $2.72B +4.1% | $2.61B |
| Operating Cash Flow | — | — | — | $749.8M +27.3% | $588.8M +55.8% | $378.0M |
AI Insight: OPLN Financial Trends
OPLN achieved record Q1 2026 revenue of $528M while eliminating debt entirely by Q2 2025, but leverage surged back to $555M by year-end.
• Revenue grew 15.4% year-over-year from Q1 2025 ($460M) to Q1 2026 ($528M), with sequential strength across recent quarters.
• Net income rose 32.4% year-over-year from Q1 2025 ($37M) to Q1 2026 ($49M), demonstrating operational leverage at higher sales.
• Operating cash flow generated $160M in Q1 2026, first reported figure in trailing data, signaling strong cash conversion.
• Total debt peaked at $556M in Q4 2025 after complete paydown in Q2 2025, indicating sharp re-leveraging in recent months.
⚠ Debt surged $540M from Q2 2025 ($0M) to Q4 2025 ($556M), then remained elevated at $555M in Q1 2026 — monitor capital structure strategy.
⚠ Operating income volatility: $74M in Q1 2026 masks a $37pp swing from Q4 2025 ($42M) — underlying stability unclear.
AI Insight: OPLN Ratio Trends
OPLN rebounded to 14.0% operating margin in Q1 2026, but ROIC volatility and leverage spike warrant scrutiny.
• Operating margin recovered to 14.0% in Q1 2026 from 8.6% in Q4 2025, reversing recent weakness.
• Net profit margin improved to 9.3% in Q1 2026 vs. 6.9% in Q2 2025, suggesting operational stabilization.
• Debt-to-equity surged to 0.45 in Q1 2026 from near-zero in Q2–Q3 2025, eroding balance sheet strength.
⚠ ROIC swung from 17.6% (Q4 2024) to -5.5% (Q3 2024), settling at 16.3% TTM—high volatility signals operational unpredictability.
⚠ Q4 2025 saw ROA spike to 5.0% but operating margin collapsed to 8.6%, indicating one-time gains masking core pressure.
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Top Institutional Holders of OPLN
BlackRock, Inc.
$451.3M15,482,298 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$196.1M6,727,950 shBANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/
$187.0M6,415,616 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$177.5M6,089,230 shHAWK RIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP
$144.8M4,967,144 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$139.3M4,779,616 shSTATE STREET CORP
$118.9M4,077,598 shNeuberger Berman Group LLC
$102.4M3,521,556 shAMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC
$76.7M2,630,308 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$75.1M2,576,467 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $451.3M | 15,482,298 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $196.1M | 6,727,950 |
| BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | $187.0M | 6,415,616 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $177.5M | 6,089,230 |
| HAWK RIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | $144.8M | 4,967,144 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $139.3M | 4,779,616 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $118.9M | 4,077,598 |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | $102.4M | 3,521,556 |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | $76.7M | 2,630,308 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $75.1M | 2,576,467 |
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