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Quarterly ResultJul 31, 2026, 07:06 AM

AutoNation Q2 Adjusted EPS $5.56; Revenue $6.9B

AI Summary

AutoNation reported Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS of $5.56, a 2% increase year-over-year, with GAAP EPS at $5.39. Revenue for the quarter was $6.9 billion, a 1% decrease from the prior year. The company achieved record After-Sales gross profit and significant growth in AutoNation Finance, while also acquiring four dealerships and repurchasing $457 million in shares during the first half of 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 Adjusted EPS $5.56, up 2% YoY.
  • Q2 Revenue $6.9 billion, down 1% YoY.
  • Record After-Sales gross profit; Customer Pay growth 7%.
  • AutoNation Finance portfolio grew over 50%, YTD profit up 10X.
  • Acquired four dealerships, adding $600 million annual revenue.
  • Repurchased $457 million in shares during H1 2026.
  • Q2 Same-store new vehicle retail units down 5% to 62,435.
  • Q2 Same-store used vehicle retail units down 8% to 63,428.