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AutoNation's Warning Rattles Auto Dealers Ahead of Q3 EarningsAN's warning sank dealer stocks yesterday. Weak service revenues, muted new-vehicle margins, soft EV demand and Fed hikes point to a tougher Q3.
AutoNation's revenue growth has decelerated to -0.6% YoY in 2026Q2, yet gross margins remain resilient at 17.8%, suggesting a gradual normalization from pandemic-era peaks. However, the balance sheet is increasingly strained, with debt-to-equity rising to 5.02...
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Revenue growth decelerated to -0.6% YoY in 2026Q2, while gross margin held at 17.8% and operating margin contracted to 4.6%, reflecting stable profitability but fading top-line momentum.
Despite a revenue decline, AutoNation's net income and diluted EPS increased, supported by strong performance in aftersales and finance segments.
AutoNation operates over 300 locations across the U.S., offering a wide selection of new and used vehicles, financing, and services.
AutoNation USA provides a trusted used car dealership experience with transparent pricing and a wide selection of quality vehicles.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 31, 2026 | $5.56+1.5% vs $5.48 | $6.9B-1.0% vs $7.0B |
Q2 2026 May 1, 2026 | $4.69+4.0% vs $4.51 | $6.6B-1.4% vs $6.6B |
Q1 2026 Feb 6, 2026 | $5.08+4.7% vs $4.85 | $6.9B-3.8% vs $7.2B |
Q4 2025 Oct 23, 2025 | $5.01+3.3% vs $4.85 | $7.0B-2.7% vs $7.2B |
AN's warning sank dealer stocks yesterday. Weak service revenues, muted new-vehicle margins, soft EV demand and Fed hikes point to a tougher Q3.
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), today announced that its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Tom Szlosek, will participate in Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday, September 17, at 7 a.m. Pacific time. Mr. Szlosek will speak to investors in a fireside chat about the Company's strategy, financial performance, capital allocation, current trends affecting the business, and other related matters.A live webcast of the event.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for AutoNation, Inc. (AN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $165.05 | $5.52B | 9.69 | 3.24% | 2.35% | 27.05% | — | |
| $307.02 | $6.75B | 9.50 | 4% | 1.88% | 10.88% | — | |
| $209.66 | $13.78B | 14.84 | -0.18% | 2.84% | 16.41% | — | |
| $62.37 | $2.08B | 18.24 | 6.53% | 1.37% | 20.45% | — | |
| $181.52 | $3.38B | 7.22 | 4.71% | 2.83% | 13.04% | — | |
| $247.51 | $2.95B | 9.85 | 13.23% | 1.31% | 9.96% | — |
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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AutoNation, Inc. (AN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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AutoNation, Inc. (AN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) reported $27.45B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1060% increase from $2.37B in 1996.
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) grew revenue by 3.2% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, AutoNation, Inc. (AN) is profitable, generating $774.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.3% net margin).
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 27.1%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) generated $12.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
