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AutoNation · Q2 2022 earnings

Q2 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

AutoNation achieved record quarterly EPS and operating income, driven by strong performance across all business sectors.

AutoNation reported second quarter 2022 EPS of $6.48, a 34% increase compared to the same period last year. Revenue was $6.9 billion, down 2% year-over-year. Operating income reached an all-time record of $558 million, a 5% increase. The company repurchased 3.7 million shares of common stock for $404 million and announced plans to acquire CIG Financial.

  • Second quarter EPS increased by 34% year-over-year to $6.48.
  • Operating income reached a record $558 million, up 5% compared to the prior year.
  • After-Sales gross profit increased by 11% year-over-year to $482 million.
  • AutoNation repurchased 3.7 million shares for $404 million and authorized an additional $1 billion repurchase program.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$6.87B

Previous: $6.98B-1.6%
EPS (adj)

$6.48

Previous: $4.83+34.2%
New Vehicle Retail Unit Sales

57.9K

Previous: 77.2K-25.0%
Used Vehicle Retail Unit Sales

77.1K

Previous: 80.6K-4.4%
Gross Profit per New Vehicle Retailed

$6.11K

Previous: $4.15K+47.0%
Gross Profit per Used Vehicle Retailed

$1.92K

Previous: $2.24K-14.5%
F&I Gross Profit per Vehicle

$2.72K

Previous: $2.34K+16.5%
Capital Expenditures

-$160M

Previous: -$116M-38.0%
Free Cash Flow

$216M

Previous: $269M-19.6%
Net Income

$376M

Previous: $385M-2.2%
Operating Income

$558M

Previous: $530M+5.3%
Gross Profit

$1.36B

Previous: $1.33B+2.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$337M

Previous: $59.5M+465.5%
Total Assets

$9.31B

Previous: $8.38B+11.1%
Stock-Based Comp

$5.3M

Previous: $6.5M-18.5%

Revenue & EPS history

AutoNation · Revenue · Quarterly

$6.87B

Q2 2022-1.6%vs Q2 2021
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

AutoNation · $6.87B total across 5 segments · Q2 2022

  • New vehicle
    $2.94B-14.4%
  • Used vehicle
    $2.52B+13.4%
  • Parts and service
    $1.04B+9.0%
  • Finance and insurance, net
    $368M-0.4%
  • Other
    $9.1M+23.0%

Forward guidance

AutoNation announced its plan to acquire CIG Financial to expand it capabilities and enhance the Customer buying experience. AutoNation’s target is to have over 130 AutoNation USA stores in operation from coast-to-coast by the end of 2026.

Tailwinds

  • Acquisition of CIG Financial will enhance the Customer buying experience
  • CIG Financial acquisition will extend AutoNation's relationship with its Customers beyond the buying experience and throughout the vehicle ownership life cycle.
  • Target is to have over 130 AutoNation USA stores in operation from coast-to-coast by the end of 2026
  • AutoNation will continue to expand its used vehicle retail business
  • AutoNation authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1 billion of AutoNation common stock

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2022

Historical avgQ2 2022

+0.4%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.9%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

33 / 68 earnings

Positive

+16.1%

Q2 2019

Best reaction

-15.1%

Q2 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.2%-3.6%-11.7%
Q4 2025+6.2%+1.9%-5.5%
Q3 2025-3.6%-8.9%-4.4%
Q1 2025+1.0%+0.5%+5.1%
Q4 2024+1.3%+0.0%-18.7%
Q3 2024-3.2%-2.5%+5.7%
Q2 2024+2.5%-7.4%-0.8%
Q1 2024+3.1%+1.5%+5.8%
Q4 2023-6.3%-7.2%+0.9%
Q3 2023-0.9%+1.9%+3.6%
Q2 2023-15.1%-11.8%-10.7%
Q1 2023-2.2%-5.3%-2.3%
Q4 2022+1.5%+1.8%-10.4%
Q3 2022+3.6%+9.1%+17.4%
Q2 2022-4.2%-9.1%+2.8%
Q1 2022+0.7%+10.0%+2.6%
Q4 2021-1.2%-5.2%+6.6%
Q3 2021+11.6%+7.2%+0.8%
Q2 2021+11.3%+13.8%+10.8%
Q1 2021-2.1%+4.6%+1.0%
Q4 2020+0.8%+0.4%+15.1%
Q3 2020-1.2%-3.2%-4.1%
Q2 2020+12.0%+11.7%+18.9%
Q1 2020-4.0%-6.8%+6.3%
Q4 2019+9.1%+8.6%-24.9%
Q3 2019-0.4%-0.1%+0.4%
Q2 2019+16.1%+16.6%+13.3%
Q1 2019+7.0%+3.8%+0.5%
Q4 2018-6.8%-9.5%-12.5%
Q3 2018-4.0%-3.5%-11.9%
Q2 2018-4.5%-1.5%-6.6%
Q1 2018+2.1%+2.7%-1.1%
Q4 2017-5.0%-9.6%-17.5%
Q3 2017+12.8%+11.2%+15.6%
Q2 2017-7.7%-3.9%+8.5%
Q1 2017-2.1%-4.7%-11.7%
Q4 2016-6.4%-8.0%-11.5%
Q3 2016-4.7%-8.9%-2.7%
Q2 2016-0.6%-5.5%-8.7%
Q1 2016+3.1%
Q4 2015-1.8%
Q3 2015+2.3%
Q2 2015-3.6%
Q1 2015+0.1%
Q4 2014+5.8%
Q3 2014+7.3%
Q2 2014-5.6%
Q1 2014+1.6%
Q4 2013+5.1%
Q3 2013+1.2%
Q2 2013-1.6%
Q1 2013+3.2%
Q4 2012+6.3%
Q3 2012-7.1%
Q2 2012-6.5%
Q1 2012+3.9%
Q4 2011-2.7%
Q3 2011+7.5%
Q2 2011+8.3%
Q1 2010-3.3%
Q1 2011-0.3%
Q4 2010+3.7%
Q4 2008+3.7%
Q3 2010-6.4%
Q3 2009-6.4%
Q2 2010-1.7%
Q2 2009-1.7%
Q4 2009-1.7%

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