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Press Release: StoneEagle reports year-over-year F&I profit growth in Q2 2025, offsetting front-end gross declines and boosting total gross per vehicle. RICHARDSON, Texas, September 3, 2025 — StoneEagle , a leader in innovative F&I solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the release of its second-quarter 2025 StoneEagleDATA F&I Benchmark Report, highlighting the continued strength of finance and insurance (F&I) performance despite ongoing market pressures. Th

StoneEagleDATA's first-half 2025 F&I Benchmarks show stronger PVR and higher total gross, even as front-end gross compressed. Deals stayed profitable in the first half of 2025, even as sales departments struggled to hold gross. With front-end margins under pressure, F&I offices anchored total deal profitability, according to StoneEagleDATA 's latest benchmarks drawn from more than 8,900 dealer rooftops . "From a snapshot perspective, Q2 looks beautiful," said StoneEagle CEO C

Press Release: July data shows EV leasing gains came with steep profit pressure. RICHARDSON, Texas, August 25, 2025 — July’s lease market delivered a sharp rebound in volume, led by a surge in electric vehicle (EV) leasing — but the gains came with a steep hit to front-end profitability, according to StoneEagle , a leader in innovative F&I solutions for the automotive industry. StoneEagle’s latest StoneEagleDATA benchmark insights — drawn from more than 8,900 U.S. dealer roof

July’s 8% rebound in deal counts signals demand resilience. Explore how this shift impacted F&I performance and dealership income in our latest benchmark report. F&I offices shifted gears in July, trading modest dips in per-deal averages for a strong return in sales volume. After June’s slowdown in deal counts, July saw an 8.41% rebound — pushing total F&I income per dealer up more than 8% from June and 10% from a year ago. While PVR and products per deal eased slightly, th

The industry's pulse on dealer profitability shows that despite a dip in deal counts, F&I offices thrive with strong per-deal performance. June 2025 data is in, and it paints a mixed picture for F&I offices. On one hand, they're still performing strong on a per-deal basis. On the other, fewer deals mean fewer opportunities to keep that income flowing. The big question now is whether June's month-over-month drop in deal counts per dealer represents a post-tax season slowdown o

Tariff noise didn’t shake May. Deal activity settled into a predictable range while F&I offices drove higher profitability and stronger product sales. May saw a slight dip in deal counts, as expected, given the looming tariff concerns. But don't be fooled — the market is still thriving. With a solid 17% growth trend since January, 2025 continues to outperform the last three years. For their part, F&I departments are not just surviving — they're driving profitability with stro

StoneEagle earns 2025 recognition for fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous growth. RICHARDSON, Texas – June 18, 2025 – StoneEagle®, a leader in innovative F&I solutions for the automotive industry, is proud to announce its recognition as a Top Workplace 2025 in the Technology Industry. This prestigious award highlights organizations that create exceptional work environments for their employees and prioritize a people-first culture. The Technology In

The industry's pulse on dealer profitability reveals a striking continuation of momentum after a milestone Q1, defying the belief that things couldn't get any better. Despite headwinds from every direction, one thing became crystal clear in April: the automotive industry isn't just coasting on the remnants of the post-COVID boom — it's charting a course to new highs. This revelation comes straight from StoneEagleDATA's latest benchmark report, built on 100% dealer-level trans

Dealer F&I operations hit a new milestone in March 2025, according to StoneEagleDATA. Total F&I income per dealer reached an all-time high of $242,283, topping even the early 2021 post-COVID boom — despite fewer deals per rooftop.

"Receiving the Top Workplaces USA Today award is a testament to the incredible work our team does every day," said Cindy Allen

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