AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Q3 2026 earnings results
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) reported Q3 2026 results on Oct 30, 2026, 7:11:15 AM ET: adjusted EPS $5.11 vs. $5.08 expected (beat by 0.6%); revenue $7.01B vs. $6.93B expected (beat by 1.1%).
| Metric | Reported | Analyst estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (adjusted, diluted) | $5.11 | $5.08 | Beat by 0.6% |
| Revenue | $7.01B | $6.93B | Beat by 1.1% |
Analyst estimate: the average forecast before the release.
Source
Figures from the SEC 8-K filing, released Oct 30, 2026, 7:11:15 AM ET. Nexqual published them 32 seconds after release. Each figure is confirmed by two independent extraction methods before it is published.
Year over year
Compared with the same quarter a year earlier (ended September 30, 2025, from the company's SEC filing): revenue fell 0.4% from $7.04B.
Stock reaction
The results came out before the market opened. AN closed at $179.64 on October 30, 2026, up 6.1% from its $169.34 close on October 29, 2026 before the results. Latest: $178.51 (close, November 3, 2026), +5.4% since the pre-release close.
Questions and answers
Did AutoNation, Inc. beat earnings expectations?
Yes. AutoNation, Inc. reported adjusted EPS of $5.11 against an average analyst estimate of $5.08 (beat by 0.6%), and revenue of $7.01B against $6.93B expected (beat by 1.1%).
What were AutoNation, Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings and revenue?
adjusted diluted EPS of $5.11 and revenue of $7.01B. Compared with the same quarter a year earlier (ended September 30, 2025, from the company's SEC filing): revenue fell 0.4% from $7.04B.
When did AutoNation, Inc. report Q3 2026 earnings?
Oct 30, 2026, 7:11:15 AM ET, in an SEC 8-K filing (Item 2.02).
How did AN stock react to the earnings?
The results came out before the market opened. AN closed at $179.64 on October 30, 2026, up 6.1% from its $169.34 close on October 29, 2026 before the results. Latest: $178.51 (close, November 3, 2026), +5.4% since the pre-release close.
More on AN
AN stock page: price, SEC financials, insider trades, superinvestor holders, analyst estimates and options. All results reported that day: earnings October 30, 2026.
Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K (Item 2.02), Nexqual Earnings Flash. Built November 4, 2026 at 12:20 UTC. Not investment advice.
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