Here are the 8-K filings from AutoNation, Inc. (AN) in our archive since June 2025, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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AutoNation (AN) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $7,010.3 million, down 0.4% from a year earlier. Net income was $162.3 million, versus $215.1 million, and diluted EPS was $4.87, versus $5.65. Adjusted diluted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, was $5.11 compared with $5.01. Parts and service revenue increased 5.2% to $1,290.0 million; the company reported record After-Sales gross profit.
For the first nine months of 2026, net income rose 15% to $549.8 million and diluted EPS rose 30% to $16.12, while revenue declined 1% to $20,492.2 million. Adjusted free cash flow was $739.0 million, or 141% of adjusted net income, compared with $785.7 million and 128% a year earlier. AutoNation Finance's portfolio grew more than 40% year over year, and income was $15.4 million versus $1.5 million. AutoNation repurchased 3.1 million shares for $619.9 million during the period, and its board authorized up to an additional $1.0 billion in repurchases in October. Liquidity was $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2026.
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) increased its Board of Directors to 10 directors and appointed Mark Stewart as an independent director, effective October 13, 2026. Stewart will participate in the non-employee director compensation program, which provides an annual Board retainer of $50,000; the 2026 retainer is prorated based on time served. He is also entitled to expense reimbursement for meeting attendance and is eligible for future equity awards under the AutoNation, Inc. 2024 Non-Employee Director Equity Plan.
Stewart has served as Chief Executive Officer and President of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and as a member of its board since January 2024. Previously, he was Chief Operating Officer of North America for Stellantis, leading a business with more than 88,000 employees and over $90 billion in revenue, and Vice President, Customer Fulfillment, at Amazon.
AUTONATION, INC. (AN) reports that it has amended and restated its unsecured credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and other lenders, increasing the revolving credit facility commitment from $1.9 billion to $2.0 billion. The amendment also raises the accordion feature capacity so that, subject to credit availability and other conditions, total commitments and any added term loans may be increased by up to $1.0 billion, compared with $500.0 million under the prior agreement. The amended facility maintains the existing maximum leverage and minimum interest coverage covenants and extends the maturity date to September 14, 2031, with commitment fees and loan margins that are the same as or lower than under the prior facility.
AutoNation, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $6.93 billion, down 1% from a year earlier, while GAAP net income rose to $182.1 million and diluted EPS to $5.39. Adjusted EPS was $5.56, slightly above $5.46 a year ago.
Management highlighted record After-Sales gross profit and continued strength in Customer Financial Services. AutoNation Finance grew its portfolio to 2.7 billion, generating income of $10.7 million versus $2.0 million a year earlier. Retail new and used unit sales declined around 4–8% year over year, and new-vehicle gross profit per unit fell about 14–15%, pressuring variable operations margins.
For the first half of 2026, revenue was $13.48 billion and net income $387.5 million. Adjusted free cash flow reached $439.2 million, equal to 125% of adjusted net income. The company repurchased 2.3 million shares for $457 million and completed acquisitions adding about $600 million of annual revenue. Liquidity totaled $1.0 billion with a covenant leverage ratio of 2.77x.
AutoNation, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $6.6 billion, down 2% from a year earlier, while net income rose to $205.4 million. Diluted EPS increased to $5.85 from $4.45, aided by net gains on equity investments of $54 million.
On an adjusted basis, net income was $164.6 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $4.69, essentially flat versus $4.68 a year ago. Parts and service delivered record first‑quarter gross profit, and finance and insurance gross profit per vehicle improved.
AutoNation Finance expanded its auto loan portfolio to $2.4 billion and generated income of $9.4 million. The company repurchased 1.5 million shares for $300 million, a 4% share count reduction, and ended the quarter with $1.6 billion of liquidity and a covenant leverage ratio of 2.57x.
AutoNation, Inc. reported results from its 2026 Annual Meeting and adoption of a new long-term incentive plan. Stockholders approved the AutoNation, Inc. 2026 Employee Equity and Incentive Plan, which authorizes equity and cash awards to employees and independent contractors and replaces the 2017 plan.
The 2026 plan allows issuance of up to 1,275,000 new shares of common stock plus 883,316 shares that were still available under the prior 2017 plan. Stockholders also re-elected nine directors, ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approved executive compensation on an advisory basis.
Two stockholder proposals, one seeking an independent board chair and another requesting a greenhouse gas (GHG) report, did not receive sufficient support and were not approved.
AutoNation reported solid 2025 results with strong cash generation and capital returns. Full-year 2025 revenue was $27.6 billion, up 3%, while GAAP EPS edged up to $17.04 and adjusted EPS rose 16% to $20.22. Q4 2025 revenue was $6.9 billion, down 4%, with EPS of $4.70 and adjusted EPS of $5.08.
The company highlighted record After-Sales gross profit and record quarterly and full-year Customer Financial Services profit per unit. Adjusted free cash flow reached $1.05 billion, or 125% of adjusted net income. AutoNation repurchased $785 million of stock in 2025, reducing shares by about 10%, and completed acquisitions representing over $650 million of annual revenue.
AutoNation Finance grew its loan portfolio to $2.2 billion and completed a $749.2 million term securitization at a 4.25% fixed rate. As of December 31, 2025, the company had $1.8 billion of liquidity, a covenant leverage ratio of 2.44x, and $4.0 billion of non-vehicle debt.
AutoNation, Inc. closed a sale of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.450% Senior Notes due 2029. The notes were issued at 99.846% of principal, reflecting a 4.499% yield, and were sold under an effective Form S-3 shelf registration through BofA Securities, Mizuho, Truist Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities as representatives of the underwriters.
The notes mature on January 15, 2029 and pay interest on January 15 and July 15 each year, beginning July 15, 2026. They are not guaranteed by subsidiaries and are structurally subordinated to liabilities of those subsidiaries. The indenture includes restrictive covenants that limit certain liens, sale-leaseback transactions, and major combinations or asset transfers.
AutoNation, Inc. announced that its Board authorized up to an additional $1.0 billion for repurchases of the company’s common stock under its existing stock repurchase program. The company disclosed the authorization in connection with a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
This action expands AutoNation’s capacity to return capital through buybacks, with the actual amount and timing of repurchases determined by future activity under the program.
AutoNation, Inc. filed a Form 8-K stating it issued a press release announcing results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
The company notes this information is furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities or incorporated by reference unless specifically stated in a future filing.