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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.

Total Revenue
$6.59B
Previous year: $6.89B
-4.4%
EPS
$4.02
Previous year: $5.54
-27.4%
New Vehicle Unit Sales
63.15K
Previous year: 62.29K
+1.4%
Used Vehicle Unit Sales
66.45K
Previous year: 72.52K
-8.4%
Gross Profit per New Vehicle
$2.8K
Previous year: $4.03K
-30.3%
Gross Profit
$1.18B
Previous year: $1.29B
-8.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$60.2M
Previous year: $64M
-5.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$104M
Previous year: $169M
-161.4%
Total Assets
$3.53B
Previous year: $11.2B
-68.6%

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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

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