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Autonation (AN) operating margin by quarter
Autonation's operating margin was 4.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.1 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 3.1% (Q2 2025) to 5.3% (Q3 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 4.5% | -0.1 pts | -0.8 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 4.6% | -0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 4.8% | +0.3 pts | -0.2 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 4.5% | -0.8 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 5.3% | +2.2 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 3.1% | -1.9 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 5.0% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Autonation, Q3 2026: revenue $7.0B (-0.4% year over year), operating margin 4.5%, net earnings $162M, operating cash flow $209M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Autonation's operating margin?
Autonation's operating margin was 4.5% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.1 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Autonation's operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 3.1% (Q2 2025) to 5.3% (Q3 2025).