Oct 30, 7:11 AM ET
AutoNation reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $7.0 billion, roughly flat year over year, with GAAP diluted EPS of $4.87 versus $5.65 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $5.11 from $5.01, and the board approved an additional $1.0 billion share repurchase authorization, which matters to shareholders because it reduces the share count and the company has already cut shares outstanding by 9% this year.
- Q3 2026 revenue $7,010.3 million vs $7,037.4 million a year ago (-0.4%); GAAP net income $162.3 million vs $215.1 million (-25%)
- Adjusted diluted EPS $5.11 vs $5.01 (+2%); GAAP operating income $314.6 million vs $372.4 million (-16%)
- Share repurchases of $620 million in the first nine months of 2026; $1.4 billion remained available as of October 28, 2026 after the new $1.0 billion authorization
- Covenant leverage ratio 2.7X at quarter-end; revolving credit capacity increased to $2.0 billion with maturity extended to September 14, 2031
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Oct 16, 8:31 AM ET
AutoNation increased its Board to ten directors and appointed Mark Stewart as an independent director, effective immediately, on October 13, 2026. Stewart is the former Chief Executive Officer and President of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and he will receive the standard non-employee director retainer of $50,000 per year. The filing reports no financial results, and the appointment is a governance change with limited direct financial effect on shareholders.
- Board increased from nine to ten directors; Mark Stewart appointed effective immediately on October 13, 2026
- Stewart's annual Board retainer is $50,000, prorated for 2026, and he is eligible for future equity awards under the 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan
- Stewart has served as CEO and President of Goodyear and a Goodyear director since January 2024
- Board Chairman Rick Burdick said Stewart's experience will strengthen the Board
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Jul 31, 7:01 AM ET
AutoNation reported second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue of $6.9 billion, down 1% from a year earlier. GAAP diluted EPS was $5.39, up from $2.26, and adjusted EPS was $5.56, up 2% from $5.46. For shareholders, profit rose while sales and gross profit fell.
- Revenue was $6.9 billion, down 1% year over year, and gross profit was $1.2 billion, down 3%.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $5.39 versus $2.26 a year ago; adjusted EPS was $5.56 versus $5.46.
- Same-store new vehicle retail unit sales fell 5% and used vehicle retail unit sales fell 8%.
- The company repurchased $457 million of shares in the first half of 2026.
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May 1, 7:01 AM ET
AutoNation reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $6.6 billion, down 2% from a year earlier, and operating income of $314.3 million, down 6%. GAAP diluted EPS rose to $5.85 from $4.45, but this includes $54 million of net gains on equity investments, and adjusted EPS was flat at $4.69. The company repurchased $300 million of its shares in the quarter, reducing its share count by 4%.
- Revenue was $6,552.1 million versus $6,690.4 million a year earlier, a 2% decrease.
- Operating income was $314.3 million, down 6%; adjusted operating income was $311.7 million, down 7%.
- GAAP diluted EPS was $5.85 versus $4.45; adjusted diluted EPS was $4.69 versus $4.68, excluding $54 million of net gains on equity investments.
- AutoNation repurchased 1.5 million shares for $300 million in the quarter and $391 million year-to-date through April 29, 2026, with more than $685 million of authorization remaining.
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