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Dec 31, 2023

AutoNation Q4 2023 Earnings Report

AutoNation reported a 1% increase in revenue and GAAP EPS of $5.04 for Q4 2023.

Key Takeaways

AutoNation reported Q4 2023 revenue of $6.8 billion, a 1% increase compared to the same period last year. GAAP EPS was $5.04, and adjusted EPS was $5.02. The company saw double-digit growth and record gross profit in After-Sales.

Q4 2023 GAAP EPS was $5.04, and adjusted EPS was $5.02.

Q4 2023 Revenue reached $6.8 billion, marking a 1% increase year-over-year.

After-Sales demonstrated double-digit growth and record gross profit for both Q4 and the full year.

Share repurchases amounted to $151 million in Q4 and $864 million for the full year.

Total Revenue
$6.77B
Previous year: $6.7B
+1.1%
EPS
$5.02
Previous year: $6.37
-21.2%
New Vehicle Unit Sales
64.75K
Previous year: 60.07K
+7.8%
Used Vehicle Unit Sales
65.15K
Previous year: 67.61K
-3.6%
Revenue per New Vehicle
$52K
Gross Profit
$1.22B
Previous year: $1.28B
-5.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$60.8M
Previous year: $72.6M
-16.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$163M
Previous year: $132M
-223.4%
Total Assets
$3.03B
Previous year: $10.1B
-69.8%

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Forward Guidance

While 2024 will reflect a continued normalization of vehicle supply and demand dynamics, we are excited to move forward, confident in our strong balance sheet, and laser-focused on executing our operating plan. We will continue to be a strong cash generator and allocate capital in a prudent manner to maximize shareholder returns.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong balance sheet
  • Laser-focused on executing operating plan
  • Will continue to be a strong cash generator
  • Allocate capital in a prudent manner
  • Maximize shareholder returns

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued normalization of vehicle supply
  • Continued normalization of vehicle demand dynamics
  • Dynamic used vehicle market
  • Slightly higher SG&A as a percentage of gross profit
  • Investments in technology and growth initiatives

Revenue & Expenses

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