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Sep 30, 2024
AutoNation Q3 2024 Earnings Report
AutoNation reported solid operating results for Q3 2024, driven by new vehicle unit sales growth and after-sales momentum, despite challenges from the CDK outage and OEM stop-sale orders.
Key Takeaways
AutoNation reported Q3 2024 revenue of $6.6 billion, EPS of $4.61, and adjusted EPS of $4.02. Results were impacted by the CDK outage, which reduced EPS by an estimated $0.21. The company saw strong new vehicle unit sales growth and continued after-sales momentum.
Q3 2024 EPS was $4.61, with an adjusted EPS of $4.02.
Same store new vehicle unit sales increased by 2%.
After-Sales gross profit reached a record $558 million.
AN Finance originations totaled $700 million year-to-date.
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Forward Guidance
AutoNation remains focused on shareholder returns and is encouraged by moderating interest rates and OEM support actions. The company is committed to delivering a strong close to the year.
Positive Outlook
- Focus on shareholder returns.
- Encouraged by moderating interest rates.
- OEM support actions are a positive factor.
- Committed to delivering a strong close to the year.
- Disciplined cost controls
Challenges Ahead
- Lingering effects of the CDK outage.
- Weather challenges.
- OEM stop-sale orders.
- Lower average selling prices of vehicles.
- Used vehicle unit sales decrease.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income