Motorpoint Group PLC (LSE:MOTR, OTC:MTPTF) first quarter revenue soared 30% due to strong growth supported by vehicle price inflation.
The omnichannel vehicle retailer said revenue climbed to £402mln but added although it continues to outperform the market, volumes in April and May were lower than last year, but returned to positive year-on-year volume growth in June.
John Walden, chair, made the comments in a statement ahead of its annual general meeting today.
Gross margins in the first quarter were down against "record levels" in the previous year when vehicle appreciation significantly inflated margins, said the company.
"As part of our recent final results announcement on June 15, 2022, we highlighted that the impacts of rising inflation and worldwide vehicle supply chain challenges were likely to continue to affect our markets, and this remains the case," the company said in a statement.
Shares were steady at 192.00p in London in early trades.