AutoNation — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

AutoNation reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $7.0 billion, with adjusted diluted earnings per share rising 2% year-over-year to $5.11. The company generated $739.0 million in adjusted free cash flow for the first nine months of 2026, utilizing nearly 85% of this amount for share repurchases that reduced outstanding shares by 9% year-to-date. AutoNation Finance portfolio growth exceeded 40% year-over-year, contributing to a tenfold increase in its profit, while record after-sales gross profit drove a 6% increase in customer pay revenue.