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AutoNation

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Current Price$205.87
Market Cap$6.88BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1990)+2,465%
5 Year+101%
1 Year+5%
1 Month+10%
AutoNation last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 205.722026-07-17
AutoNation stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+5.07%USD 195.802026-07-10
1 month+10.39%USD 186.362026-06-17
3 month-1.09%USD 207.992026-04-17
Year to date-0.37%USD 206.482025-12-31
1 year+4.74%USD 196.412025-07-17
3 year+14.5%USD 179.672023-07-18
5 year+100.51%USD 102.602021-07-16
Since inception+2,464.81%USD 8.021990-09-04

AutoNation Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$6.88BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$27.49B

Net Income (TTM)

$679.00M

EPS (TTM)

$18.46

P/E Ratio

11.15

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.99 (Low)

Price

$205.87

Volume

265,424

Open

$207.76

Previous Close

$205.72

Daily Range

$205.18 - $210.04

52-Week Range

$176.62 - $228.92

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 24, 2026

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About AutoNation

AutoNation helps people buy, sell, and maintain their cars and trucks across the United States. It operates hundreds of retail stores that offer both new and used vehicles. The company also provides repair services, parts, and financing to keep drivers on the road.

What AutoNation Sells

  • Premium Luxury: High-end vehicle brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Lexus; generated 37% of total revenue in 2025.
  • Import: Popular international brands including Toyota, Honda, and Subaru; accounted for 30% of total revenue in 2025.
  • Domestic: American vehicle brands such as Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC; represented 27% of total revenue in 2025.
  • After-Sales: Maintenance, repair, and collision services alongside wholesale parts and accessories.
  • Customer Financial Services: Vehicle protection products and financing arrangements through third-party lenders or its own finance arm.

Recent Business Moves

  • Acquired and expanded the AutoNation Finance captive finance company to offer indirect loans to customers.
  • Opened additional AutoNation USA used vehicle stores to broaden its reach in the pre-owned market.
  • Invested in Waymo, a self-driving technology firm, to align with emerging transportation trends.
  • Established a minority stake and partnership with TrueCar, a digital automotive marketplace.

A Large-Scale Retail Network

AutoNation operates 323 franchises across the Sunbelt and other major U.S. regions. Its massive scale allows it to centralize accounting and administrative tasks in a single shared service center.

The 2025 Scorecard

  • Total revenue was $6.9 billion in Q4 2025, down 3.9% from Q4 2024.
  • Net income reached $172.1 million in Q4 2025, a 7.5% decrease year-over-year.
  • Operating cash flow rose to $150.5 million in Q4 2025, up 0.5% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow was $64.2 million in Q4 2025, down 23.1% from Q4 2024.

Evolution and Future Focus

AutoNation has transitioned from a traditional dealership group into a comprehensive provider of personalized transportation services. By integrating digital sales tools and its own finance company, it now manages the entire vehicle ownership cycle.

AI Generated • Apr 22, 2026

Industry

Specialty Retail

Employees

24,800

CEO

Michael Mark Manley, MBA

Headquarters

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, US

AN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

17.51%

Operating Margin

4.45%

Net Income Margin

2.47%

Return on Equity

28.44%

Return on Capital

10.66%

Return on Assets

4.64%

Earnings Yield

8.97%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$6.88BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

33.46M

Volume

265.42K

Avg. Volume

394.86K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$4.82B

Operating Income

$1.22B

EBITDA

$1.59B

Operating Cash Flow

$186.60M

Capital Expenditure

-$290.60M

Free Cash Flow

-$104.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$120.20M

Total Debt

$10.48B

AutoNation Performance Analysis

AutoNation annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 26,985,000,0004.4%
20232023-12-31USD 26,948,900,000-0.1%
20242024-12-31USD 26,765,400,000-0.7%
20252025-12-31USD 27,631,400,0003.2%
AutoNation sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-304.2%
Q32025-09-300.9%
Q42025-12-31-1.5%
Q12026-03-31-5.4%
AutoNation annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 24.2932.7%
20232023-12-31USD 22.74-6.4%
20242024-12-31USD 16.92-25.6%
20252025-12-31USD 17.040.7%
AutoNation sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-49.2%
Q32025-09-30150.0%
Q42025-12-31-16.8%
Q12026-03-3126.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$6.55B

-2.1%

Gross Profit

$1.15B

-5.9%

Gross Margin

17.52%

N/A

Market Cap

$6.88BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$277.57K

N/A

Employees

24,800

N/A

Net Income

$205.40M

+17.0%

EBITDA

$428.50M

+7.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$120.20M

+70.5%

Total Debt

$10.48B

+16.0%

Accounts Receivable

$852.90M

-16.7%

Inventory

$3.44B

+6.6%

Long Term Debt

$6.25B

+36.6%

Short Term Debt

$4.23B

-5.1%

Return on Assets

4.64%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

13.59%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$34.20M

+73.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$22.20M

+142.3%

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Questions About AN

What is the current price of AutoNation?

AutoNation is trading at $205.72 per share.

What is the 52-week range for AutoNation?

Over the past 52 weeks, AutoNation has traded between $176.62 and $228.92.

How much debt does AutoNation have?

As of the most recent reporting period, AutoNation reported total debt of $10.48B.

How much cash does AutoNation have on hand?

AutoNation reported $120.20M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is AutoNation’s dividend yield?

AutoNation does not currently have a dividend yield.

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