AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Earnings History
Elite Compounder35 years of earnings data (1991–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Earnings Overview
As of November 8, 2026, AutoNation, Inc. (AN) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $722M, reflecting +0.7% year-over-year growth. The company earned $21.68 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.3%.
Looking at the long-term picture, AN's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +31.7%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.38B in fiscal 2022.
AutoNation, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 17.9%, operating margin of 4.7%, and net margin of 2.3%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including LAD ($788M net income, 2.2% margin), PAG ($944M net income, 2.9% margin), SAH ($206M net income, 0.8% margin), AN has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare AN vs LAD →
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AN Historical Earnings Data (1991–2025)
35 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $649M | -6.2% | $1.31B | $17.04 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $692M | -32.2% | $1.31B | $16.92 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $1.02B | -25.9% | $1.65B | $22.74 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2022 | $1.38B | +0.3% | $2.02B | $24.29 | 5.1% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | $1.37B | +259.8% | $1.90B | $18.31 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| 2020 | $382M | -15.2% | $563M | $4.30 | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2019 | $450M | +13.6% | $824M | $4.97 | 2.1% | 3.9% |
| 2018 | $396M | -8.9% | $778M | $4.34 | 1.8% | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $435M | +1.0% | $843M | $4.43 | 2.0% | 3.9% |
| 2016 | $431M | -2.7% | $890M | $4.15 | 2.0% | 4.1% |
| 2015 | $443M | +5.7% | $873M | $3.89 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| 2014 | $419M | +11.7% | $821M | $3.52 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 2013 | $375M | +18.5% | $740M | $3.04 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| 2012 | $316M | +12.4% | $645M | $2.52 | 2.0% | 4.1% |
| 2011 | $281M | +24.2% | $572M | $1.91 | 2.0% | 4.1% |
| 2010 | $227M | +14.4% | $497M | $1.43 | 1.8% | 4.0% |
| 2009 | $198M | +115.9% | $410M | $1.12 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| 2008 | -$1.24B | -546.0% | $458M | $-6.99 | -8.8% | 3.2% |
| 2007 | $279M | -12.1% | $704M | $1.39 | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| 2006 | $317M | -36.2% | $792M | $1.38 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| 2005 | $497M | +14.5% | $794M | $1.85 | 2.6% | 4.1% |
| 2004 | $434M | -9.5% | $755M | $1.59 | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| 2003 | $479M | +25.6% | $730M | $1.67 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| 2002 | $382M | +64.3% | $721M | $1.19 | 2.0% | 3.7% |
| 2001 | $232M | -29.6% | $440M | $0.69 | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| 2000 | $330M | +16.6% | $505M | $0.91 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1999 | $283M | -43.4% | $401M | $0.66 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| 1998 | $500M | +13.6% | $356M | $1.06 | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| 1997 | $440M | +6662.7% | -$9M | $1.02 | 7.2% | -0.1% |
| 1996 | -$7M | -137.0% | $7M | $-0.02 | -0.3% | 0.3% |
| 1995 | $18M | +58.8% | $94M | $0.07 | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| 1994 | $11M | +161.6% | $10M | $0.13 | 23.4% | 19.5% |
| 1993 | -$19M | -32.1% | $8M | $-0.34 | -18.0% | 7.8% |
| 1992 | -$14M | -766.7% | $10M | $-0.27 | -12.7% | 9.1% |
| 1991 | $2M | - | $10M | $0.07 | 4.1% | 20.2% |
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AN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AN stock.
What is AN earnings per share (EPS)?
AN trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $21.68, reflecting +0.7% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +31.7%. Complete EPS history from 1991 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is AutoNation, Inc.'s net income?
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) trailing twelve-month net income is $722M as of 2025. Earnings grew +0.7% year-over-year. AutoNation, Inc. has been profitable for 17 consecutive years.
Is AN profitable?
Yes, AN is profitable with a TTM net income of $722M and a net profit margin of +2.3%. AutoNation, Inc. has generated profits for 17 consecutive years.
What is AN's earnings growth rate?
AN compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +0.7%, 3-Year: -11.1%, 5-Year: +31.7%, 10-Year: +15.9%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1991 to 2025.
What are AN's profit margins?
AutoNation, Inc. net profit margin is +2.3%, operating margin is +4.7%, and gross margin is +17.9%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +27.1%.
Is AN growing earnings?
AN earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of +0.7% trails the 5-year CAGR of +31.7%. TTM net income is $722M.
What was AN's best earnings year?
AutoNation, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.4B, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1991 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were AN's earnings last quarter?
AN's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $162M with diluted EPS of $4.87. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.