AutoNation reported Q4 2019 net income from continuing operations of $158 million, or $1.74 per share, marking an all-time record. The quarter included net gains from store and property divestitures and a non-cash gain related to an investment in Vroom.
Q4 2019 EPS from continuing operations was an all-time record $1.74, up 71% compared to Q4 2018.
Net income included net gains from store and property divestitures of $20 million after-tax, or $0.22 per share, and a non-cash gain related to investment in Vroom of $19 million after-tax, or $0.21 per share.
Same store revenue was up 4% and same store gross profit was up 7% compared to the same period a year ago.
Same store Used Vehicle gross profit was up 21% compared to the same period a year ago.
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