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Autonation (AN) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 31, 2026
Autonation (AN) reported revenue of $6.9B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -0.6% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.6%, net earnings $182M (2.6% of revenue).
Autonation, Q2 2026: revenue $6.9B (-0.6% year over year), operating margin 4.6%, net earnings $182M, operating cash flow −$71.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.9B | +6% | -0.6% |
| Gross profit | $1.2B | +2% | -3% |
| Operating profit | $319M | +1% | +47% |
| Net earnings | $182M | -11% | +111% |
| Operating cash flow | −$71.1M | -420% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $6.9B in Q2 2026, down 1% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. New vehicle was the largest line at 48% of revenue. New vehicle lost $0.10B year over year (down 3%), 232% of the total change.
Gross margin was 17.8%, down 0.5 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.32B, a 4.6% margin (up 1.5 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 14% while revenue fell 1%. Net earnings were $0.18B, up 111% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.3%.
Operating cash flow was −$0.07B. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.26B. Capital expenditures of $0.07B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.14B.
Questions
What was Autonation's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Autonation (AN) reported revenue of $6.9B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -0.6% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Autonation profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $319M (4.6% of revenue) and net earnings $182M.
Source: Autonation 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.