7:46 am, June 19, 2026
Dealer group Yeomans saw turnover accelerate past £600m in 2025, driven by new franchises and an increase in fleet income.
Newly filed accounts for the south-coast-based business show turnover rose 4.7% to £609.2m in the year ended December 31, 2025, up from £581.8m the previous year.
In the accompanying report, directors said the revenue growth was driven by stronger fleet performance and the addition of new franchises, although this was partly offset by changes within its Honda business due to the Japanese carmaker switching to an agency sales model in October 2025.
During the year, Yeomans launched Omoda & Jaecoo in Littlehampton, West Sussex, in late autumn 2025, followed by a second location in Helston, Cornwall, in early 20226.
The business also expanded its business with a new Mazda franchise – Yeomans Mazda Bexhill launched in mid-2025, while Mazda was also added to the business’s Worthing Head Office in early 2026, with the brand joining existing Honda and Peugeot franchises.
The year also saw the relocation of Yeomans Nissan Portsmouth to refurbished premises, and the completion of Yeomans Toyota Brighton reconstruction.
However, despite the increase in revenue, profits fell back during the year.
Pre-tax profit declined 4.5% to £7.38m from £7.73m in 2024, while post-tax profit dropped from £6.1m to £5.25m.
The accounts also reveal that the business increased staff numbers during the year, with average headcount rising from 876 to 883 employees.
Meanwhile, net assets strengthened from £42.0m to £44.6m and cash balances increased from £3.9m to £5.5m. Shareholders received dividends of £2.66m, up from £2.31m in 2024.
Yeomans also addressed the ongoing motor finance commission controversy in its report, confirming it has not made any provision for potential liabilities linked to the Financial Conduct Authority’s proposed redress scheme.
The company said it was monitoring developments closely but added: ‘The business has not made any provisions for liabilities in the 2025 financial statements as it considers the case resides directly between lenders and consumers.’
Looking ahead, Yeomans said it would continue to expand the organisation ‘organically and by acquisition if suitable options become available’, while also focusing on improving profitability across its franchise operations.
