AutoNation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Q1 2026 EPS $5.85 and Adjusted EPS $4.69 Record Q1 After-Sales gross profit; total store growth of 5% Record Q1 CFS gross profit per unit Substantial portfolio and profitability growth at AN Finance Sequential improvements in new and used vehicle unit profitability Share repurchases of $300 million in Q1 (4% share count reduction) AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) today reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $6.6 billion, a decrease of 2% compared to the same period a year ago. For the quarter, EPS was $5.85, compared to $4.45 a year ago, and Adjusted EPS was $4.69, compared to $4.68 a year ago. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are included in the attached financial tables. “We are pleased to report our strong first quarter results highlighted by record gross profit in After-Sales and record unit profitability in Customer Financial Services. Unit profitability for new and used vehicles increased sequentially. These gains largely offset expected year‑over‑year declines in unit