NYSE$AN
AutoNation · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported sixth consecutive all-time record quarter, driven by strong consumer demand and execution.
AutoNation reported a record-breaking third quarter, with significant increases in EPS, same-store revenue, and gross profit. The company benefited from strong consumer demand outpacing supply and strategic capital allocation.
- GAAP EPS from continuing operations reached an all-time record of $5.12, a 150% increase year-over-year.
- Same-store revenue increased by 18% compared to the previous year and 2019.
- Same-store gross profit increased by 29% year-over-year and 45% compared to 2019.
- AutoNation repurchased 7.9 million shares of common stock for $879 million and authorized an additional $1 billion repurchase program.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AutoNation · Revenue · Quarterly
$6.38B
Revenue by segment
AutoNation · $6.38B total across 5 segments · Q3 2021
- New vehicle$2.75B+0.2%43.2%
- Used vehicle$2.32B+53.2%36.4%
- Parts and service$944M+10.7%14.8%
- Finance and insurance, net$349M+24.1%5.5%
- Other$9.9M+76.8%0.2%
Forward guidance
AutoNation anticipates continued strong sales supported by pent-up demand and strategic expansion.
Tailwinds
- Demand continues to outpace supply for new vehicles.
- New vehicle sales are constrained by reduced production volume with low inventory levels.
- Expect this pent up demand to support sales for the foreseeable future.
- AutoNation remains on track to open two additional AutoNation USA stores in the fourth quarter of 2021.
- The Company will open 12 additional new stores in 2022.
Headwinds
- New vehicle inventory remains at historically low levels.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Transaction is subject to customary terms and conditions, including manufacturer approval.
- Economic conditions, including changes in consumer demand, unemployment rates, interest rates, fuel prices, and tariffs
- The response by federal, state, and local governments and other third parties to, and the economic impacts of, the COVID-19 pandemic
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 Q3 2021
+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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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