AUTONATION, INC.

AutoNation, Inc. reported its third-quarter and nine-month financial results for 2026. For the third quarter, total revenue was $7.01 billion, a slight decrease of 0.4% year-over-year. Net income for the quarter was $162.3 million, or $4.87 per diluted share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, total revenue was $20.49 billion, down 1.0% year-over-year, and net income was $549.8 million, or $16.12 per diluted share. The company also provided detailed balance sheet and cash flow information.

AutoNation, Inc. reported a significant increase in net income and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2026. Net income rose by 110.8% to $182.1 million, with diluted EPS climbing 138.5% to $5.39, primarily driven by improved operating income and the absence of impairment charges seen in the prior year. While total revenue saw a marginal decrease, the company's AutoNation Finance segment experienced substantial growth. Cash flow from operations also showed considerable improvement, and the company continued its share repurchase program.

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.

AutoNation, Inc. reported a 17.0% increase in net income to $205.4 million and a 31.5% rise in diluted earnings per share to $5.85 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the prior year. This growth occurred despite a 2.1% decrease in total revenue to $6,552.1 million. The company's AutoNation Finance income saw significant growth, and it repurchased $302.6 million of common stock during the quarter.