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Autonation (AN) Q1 2025 earnings results (first quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Apr 25, 2025
Autonation (AN) reported revenue of $6.7B for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), +3% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.0%, net earnings $176M (2.6% of revenue).
Autonation, Q1 2025: revenue $6.7B (+3% year over year), operating margin 5.0%, net earnings $176M, operating cash flow −$52.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.7B | -7% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $1.2B | -2% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $336M | -1% | -1% |
| Net earnings | $176M | -6% | -8% |
| Operating cash flow | −$52.5M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $6.7B in Q1 2025, up 3% year over year and down 7% from the previous quarter. New vehicle was the largest line at 49% of revenue. New vehicle added $0.27B year over year (up 9%), 131% of the total change. Used vehicle declined 4%.
Gross margin was 18.2%, down 0.2 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.34B, a 5.0% margin (down 0.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $4.3M even though revenue rose $0.20B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 3% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $0.18B, down 8% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.0%.
Operating cash flow was −$0.05B. Non-cash charges added back $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.24B. Capital expenditures of $0.08B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.13B.
Questions
What was Autonation's revenue in the first quarter 2025?
Autonation (AN) reported revenue of $6.7B for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), +3% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before.
Was Autonation profitable in the first quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $336M (5.0% of revenue) and net earnings $176M.
Source: Autonation 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.