AUTONATION, INC. Overview
Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services. The company also provides automotive finance and insurance products comprising vehicle services and other protection products, as well as arranges finance for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. It owns and operates 343 new vehicle franchises from 247 stores located primarily in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region, as well as 55 AutoNation-branded collision centers, 13 AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, 4 AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and 3 parts distribution centers. AutoNation, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such Read MoreAUTONATION, INC. is evaluated based on the investment philosophy and approach to stock market investing developed by renowned investor Warren Buffett. Companies with high ratings typically exhibit growing earnings, a substantial profit margin, conservative leverage, a consistently high return on equity, and a sustained practice of repurchasing their shares over the years.
AUTONATION, INC.
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Reported Results
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Quarterly result summary
Revenue was $6.6B (reported); EPS was $4.69 (reported).
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EPS
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Operating income
$314.3M
-6% YoY
Net income
$205.4M
+17% YoY
What changed
- Revenue reported to $6.6B; EPS reported to $4.69.
- Capital return update: free cash flow $256M.
- Operating income -6% YoY to $314.3M.
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Earnings release
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Other recent earnings materials
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May 01, 2026
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May 01, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 06, 2026
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Oct 23, 2025
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Oct 23, 2025
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Jul 25, 2025
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Jul 25, 2025
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Earnings Per Share
Score 2.00/5
AUTONATION, INC. earns a low score, as its Earnings Per Share (EPS) has not shown continuous growth over the last six years. Notable counterparts in the sector with high scores includes
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Return on Equity
Score 2.64/5
AUTONATION, INC. stands out with a superior score in the Return on Equity (ROE) section, surpassing the sector median value and showcasing its strong performance in this metric. The top companies in the same sector include
DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP
PulteGroup Inc
DR Horton Inc
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Net Margin
Score 2.44/5
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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP
PulteGroup Inc
DR Horton Inc
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Leverage
Score 3.23/5
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DECKERS OUTDOOR CORP
PulteGroup Inc
DR Horton Inc
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