Asbury Automotive Lands Spot on TIME’s Best Companies 2026 List — Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.

Event summary

Asbury Automotive Group named to TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, recognized for employee satisfaction, financial performance, and sustainability transparency.
Selection based on survey data from ~217,000 employees, five-year financial metrics, and ESG criteria including carbon emissions intensity and governance policies.
Asbury operates 158 dealerships across 34 vehicle brands, with additional service offerings like Total Care Auto and collision repair centers.
Company previously recognized as one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies (2024) and World’s Most Trustworthy Companies (2024–2025).

The big picture

Asbury’s inclusion on TIME’s list underscores the growing importance of ESG metrics and employee-centric policies in corporate evaluations. The recognition comes as automotive retailers face shifting consumer preferences toward sustainability and digital-first service models. With a focus on acquisitive growth, Asbury is positioning itself to capitalize on consolidation opportunities in the fragmented dealership landscape.

What we're watching

Sustainability Momentum: Whether Asbury can maintain its ESG progress, particularly in reducing carbon emissions intensity, amid industry-wide decarbonization pressures.
Financial Discipline: How the company balances acquisitive growth with profitability, given its multi-year strategic plan to increase revenue and margins.
Employee Retention: The pace at which Asbury can sustain high employee satisfaction scores in a competitive labor market for automotive retail talent.