Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index

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Source: Cox Automotive
Source Link: https://www.coxautoinc.com/
Frequency: Quarterly
Next Release(s): December 3rd, 2025 10:00 AM

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The Q3 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows the current market index at 43, up one point from Q2, indicating sentiment remains steady though still below the neutral threshold of 50.
- The market outlook index for the next three months rose slightly to 46, with franchised dealers at 55 and independents unchanged, suggesting cautious optimism despite mixed conditions.
- Customer traffic weakened, with the index dropping from 37 to 33; franchised dealer traffic fell sharply from 50 to 43, while independents slipped from 32 to 30.
- Dealer profitability declined modestly, with the index falling from 39 to 38, while costs remained elevated at 70, the highest level in the survey.
- Inventory conditions improved, with the index rising to 57 from 50, though the sales environment index eased from 62 to 58, adding pressure on dealers to lower prices.
- The EV outlook fell to a record-low index of 30, reflecting concerns over the upcoming expiration of government tax credits despite strong July EV sales.
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The Q2 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows the current market index at 42, down slightly from 44 in Q1, indicating that more dealers perceive the market as weak rather than strong.
- After two quarters of improvement, the market outlook index fell from 58 to 45, indicating that more dealers expect weak conditions in the next three months.
- According to the Q2 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index, the U.S. Economy – mentioned by 51% of all dealers – is the top factor holding back business, moving back above Interest Rates (42%).
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