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AutoNation, Inc. operates as a U.S. automotive retailer with a nationwide dealership network selling new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, maintenance and repair services. News about AutoNation commonly covers quarterly earnings, vehicle unit trends, After-Sales gross profit, Customer Financial Services profitability and the scaling of AutoNation Finance.
Company updates also include dealership acquisitions that expand brand mix and market density, capital deployment through share repurchases, debt funding for the auto loan portfolio, and consumer-facing service initiatives tied to vehicle maintenance and repair.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $6.6 billion (-2% YoY), GAAP diluted EPS of $5.85 (+31% YoY) and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.69 (flat YoY). First-quarter highlights include record After-Sales and CFS unit profitability, AN Finance portfolio of $2.4 billion, and $300 million of share repurchases.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) will release first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026, on Friday, May 1, 2026 before market open. Management will host a conference call and audio webcast the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the call by phone (800-715-9871, Conference ID: 90621) or via AutoNation’s investor relations website; the webcast will be archived under Events & Presentations.
AutoNation (NYSE:AN) is urging drivers to observe National Car Care Month in April by performing preventive maintenance to improve safety, boost fuel efficiency and reduce repair costs. AutoNation recommends tire, brake, battery, fluid, filter and light checks and offers complimentary multi-point inspections and Car Care Clinics.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $6.9B (-4% YoY) and Q4 diluted EPS of $4.70 (Adjusted EPS $5.08). Full year 2025 revenue was $27.6B (+3% YoY) with full year Adjusted EPS of $20.22 (+16% YoY).
Record Q4 After-Sales gross profit, AN Finance portfolio reached $2.2B, adjusted free cash flow was $1.05B, and share repurchases totaled $785M in 2025 (~10% reduction).
Fair Holdings, led by TrueCar founder Scott Painter, completed a $227 million take-private of TrueCar on Jan 21, 2026. TrueCar stockholders were paid $2.55 per share; the transaction was announced Oct 15, 2025 and approved Dec 23, 2025. Painter returns as CEO and James Schenck (PenFed) joins the Fair Holdings board. Strategic partners include PenFed, Zurich North America, AutoNation (AN), dealer groups and tech partners; PenFed will expand direct auto lending via the TrueCar platform. TrueCar will be delisted from NASDAQ and cease SEC reporting.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) will release fourth quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2025, on Friday, February 6, 2026 before the market opens. Management will discuss results during a conference call and audio webcast the same day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Dial-in access: 833-470-1428 (Conference ID: 817116). Replay access: webcast on the investor site after 12:00 p.m. ET on Feb 6, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb 27, 2026 or by calling 866-813-9403 (Conference ID: 180735). AutoNation notes its DRV PNK program has raised over $45 million for cancer-related causes.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) announced it acquired Jerry's Toyota in Baltimore, renaming it AutoNation Toyota White Marsh, effective December 8, 2025.
The acquisition represents approximately $123 million in annual revenue and 2,600 retail new and used vehicle annual unit sales. It is AutoNation's 20th Toyota store nationwide and the company's first Toyota dealership in Maryland, bringing AutoNation to 18 locations in Maryland and adding 110 new associates.
The move is presented as a strategic expansion of AutoNation's portfolio and local footprint.
AutoNation (NYSE:AN) reopened its redesigned Porsche Newport Beach retail and service center after a ground-up redevelopment at 445 East Coast Highway. The two-story, 60,000 sq. ft. facility features concierge valet, dedicated visit hosts, themed model exhibits, advanced configuration tools, a service showroom lounge, and curated events for the Porsche community.
The grand opening included local officials and brand executives, live entertainment, and community programming. The company also notes its DRV PNK program has raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes.
AutoNation (NYSE:AN) and the Florida Panthers partnered on Dec. 8, 2025 to deliver a VIP game-day experience for 18-year-old TaKobe, an oncology patient at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, as part of DRV PNK, AutoNation's companywide cancer philanthropy. Activities included Amerant Vault seats, a "fanboni" ride, hospital visits, and Totes for Hope bags. AutoNation said DRV PNK has raised and donated over $45 million to cancer prevention, research, treatment, and survivorship programs. The program aims to provide comfort to pediatric patients and strengthen community outreach through ongoing partnerships with local organizations and the Panthers.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) announced its Board authorized an additional $1.0 billion for share repurchases on October 31, 2025.
Year-to-date through October 30, 2025, AutoNation repurchased 3.0 million shares for $576 million (average $189/share). As of October 30, 2025 the company reports approximately 36 million shares outstanding and an 8% reduction in shares outstanding since December 31, 2024. Total Board buyback authorization remaining is approximately $1.28 billion.