AutoNation (AN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Core Viewpoint - AutoNation reported quarterly earnings of $5.01 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.85 per share, and showing an increase from $4.02 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +3.30% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $7.04 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.63%, and up from $6.59 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, AutoNation has consistently exceeded consensus EPS estimates and revenue expectations [2] Stock Performance - AutoNation shares have increased approximately 27.4% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 13.9% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $5.01 on revenues of $7.11 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $19.72 on revenues of $27.63 billion [7] - The outlook for the automotive retail and wholesale industry is currently in the bottom 24% of Zacks industries, which may impact AutoNation's stock performance [8]