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AutoNation Inc (DE:RWI)
:RWI
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 17, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
4.08Last Year’s EPS
3.57Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 25, 2025
|% Change Since: 10.76%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 17, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a largely positive outlook with significant growth in new and used vehicle sales, strong cash flow allowing for share repurchases, and improved adjusted EPS. Record after-sales profits and strategic acquisitions further highlighted a successful quarter. However, the impact of tariffs and a minor decrease in adjusted net income were noted as challenges. Overall, positive developments outweighed the concerns.Company Guidance
In the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, AutoNation demonstrated robust performance with several key metrics indicating strong growth. New vehicle sales increased by 7% on a same-store basis, with premium luxury sales rising by 14%, domestic by 6%, and imports by 2%. Used vehicle unit profitability improved by 13% to $1,662, contributing to a 12% increase in total gross profit. Customer Financial Services (CFS) income per unit rose to $2,703, a 3% increase from the previous year, driven by a strong product attachment rate. After-sales continued to excel, achieving a 40 basis point margin expansion and a 4% growth in same-store gross profit. Operating cash flow remained strong, enabling $225 million in share repurchases and strategic acquisitions like the Ford Arapahoe and Mazda Arapahoe stores, which generated $220 million in revenue in 2024. Despite potential tariff impacts, the company remains confident, leveraging its broad portfolio to mitigate risks and maintain market competitiveness, while continuing to focus on less tariff-impacted areas such as used cars and after-sales services.Strong New Unit Growth
Same-store new vehicle unit sales increased by 7% for the quarter compared to the prior year, with Premium Luxury up 14%, domestic up 6%, and import up 2%.
Used Vehicle Profitability Increase
Used vehicle unit profitability increased by 13% to $1,662, reflecting a focus on margin costs, inventory levels, and mix.
Record After-Sales Profits
After-sales delivered record gross profit and expanded margin by 40 basis points from the previous year.
Strong Cash Flow and Share Repurchases
Cash flow generation was strong, allowing for $225 million in share repurchases at an average price of $165 per share, reducing share count by 4%.
Improved Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EPS grew by 4% from a year ago, marking the first year-over-year increase in adjusted EPS in eight quarters.
Successful M&A Activity
Acquired two stores in the Greater Denver, Colorado area, generating approximately $220 million of revenue and reflecting a strategy to add store density.
AN Finance Profitability
AN Finance crossed over into profitability well ahead of expectations with $460 million in originations during the quarter.
DE:RWI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
DE:RWI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 25, 2025 | €148.25 | €152.60 | +2.93% |
Feb 11, 2025 | €184.55 | €186.10 | +0.84% |
Oct 25, 2024 | €149.45 | €149.35 | -0.07% |
Jul 31, 2024 | €164.45 | €165.80 | +0.82% |
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FAQ
When does AutoNation Inc (DE:RWI) report earnings?
AutoNation Inc (DE:RWI) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is AutoNation Inc (DE:RWI) earnings time?
AutoNation Inc (DE:RWI) earnings time is at Jul 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of AutoNation Inc stock?
The P/E ratio of AutoNation is N/A.
What is DE:RWI EPS forecast?
DE:RWI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 4.08.
