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Autonation (AN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
Autonation (AN) reported revenue of $7.0B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.4% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.5%, net earnings $162M (2.3% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.0B | +1% | -0.4% |
| Gross profit | $1.2B | -2% | -2% |
| Operating profit | $315M | -1% | -16% |
| Net earnings | $162M | -11% | -25% |
| Operating cash flow | $209M | — | +9% |
| Free cash flow | $134M | — | +9% |
What changed
Revenue was $7.0B in Q3 2026, roughly flat year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. New vehicle was the largest line at 48% of revenue. New vehicle lost $0.09B year over year (down 2%), 314% of the total change.
Gross margin was 17.2%, down 0.4 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.31B, a 4.5% margin (down 0.8 points year over year). Operating expenses grew 3% against flat revenue. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+176%). Net earnings were $0.16B, down 25% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.21B (up 9% year over year), 129% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.04B. Capital expenditures of $0.08B left free cash flow of $0.13B.
Questions
What was Autonation's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Autonation (AN) reported revenue of $7.0B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.4% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Autonation profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $315M (4.5% of revenue) and net earnings $162M.
Source: Autonation 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.