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AutoNation · Q3 2023 earnings

Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

AutoNation's Q3 2023 performance reflected revenue growth driven by new vehicle and after-sales segments, with record after-sales gross profit, despite a decrease in overall gross profit and net income compared to the previous year.

AutoNation reported a 3% increase in revenue to $6.9 billion in Q3 2023, driven by growth in new vehicle sales and after-sales, which saw a record gross profit of $546 million, up 14% year-over-year. However, diluted EPS decreased to $5.54 from $6.31 in the prior year, and gross profit declined slightly to $1.29 billion. The company continued its share repurchase program, buying back 1.3 million shares for $200 million.

  • Revenue increased by 3% year-over-year to $6.9 billion, driven by New Vehicle and After-Sales growth.
  • After-Sales gross profit reached a record $546 million, a 14% increase compared to the previous year.
  • Earnings Per Share (EPS) decreased to $5.54, compared to $6.31 in the prior year.
  • The company repurchased 1.3 million shares of common stock for $200 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$6.89B

Previous: $6.67B+3.4%
EPS (adj)

$5.54

Previous: $6.00-7.7%
New Vehicle Retail Unit Sales

62.3K

Previous: 55.6K+12.1%
Used Vehicle Retail Unit Sales

72.5K

Previous: 75.4K-3.8%
Gross Profit per New Vehicle Retailed

$4.03K

Previous: $5.93K-32.2%
Gross Profit per Used Vehicle Retailed

$1.75K

Previous: $1.87K-6.6%
F&I Gross Profit per Vehicle

$2.74K

Previous: $2.76K-0.5%
Capital Expenditures

-$286M

Previous: -$236M-21.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$42.3M

Previous: $116M-136.3%
Net Income

$244M

Previous: $353M-30.9%
Operating Income

$420M

Previous: $523M-19.7%
Gross Profit

$1.29B

Previous: $1.31B-1.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$64M

Previous: $443M-85.5%
Total Assets

$11.2B

Previous: $9.42B+19.4%
Stock-Based Comp

$8.2M

Previous: $5.1M+60.8%

Revenue & EPS history

AutoNation · Revenue · Quarterly

$6.89B

Q3 2023+3.4%vs Q3 2022
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

AutoNation · $6.89B total across 4 segments · Q3 2023

  • New vehicle
    $3.19B+11.3%
  • Used vehicle
    $2.17B-9.6%
  • Parts and service
    $1.16B+12.1%
  • Finance and insurance, net
    $370M+2.4%

Forward guidance

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Tailwinds

  • Statements regarding our strategic initiatives, partnerships, and investments, including AutoNation USA, AutoNation Finance, and our mobile automotive repair and maintenance business.
  • Statements regarding our investments in digital and online capabilities and mobility solutions.
  • Statements regarding our expectations for the future performance of our business and the automotive retail industry.
  • Other statements that describe our objectives, goals, or plans.
  • Our forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events.

Headwinds

  • Our ability to implement successfully our strategic acquisitions, initiatives, partnerships, and investments, including our investments in digital and online capabilities and mobility solutions
  • Our ability to identify, acquire, and build out suitable locations in a timely manner.
  • Our ability to maintain and enhance our retail brands and reputation and to attract consumers to our own digital channels.
  • Our ability to acquire and integrate successfully new acquisitions; restrictions imposed by vehicle manufacturers and our ability to obtain manufacturer approval for franchise acquisitions.
  • Economic conditions, including changes in unemployment, interest, and/or inflation rates, consumer demand, fuel prices, and tariffs; supply chain disruptions and inventory availability.

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 2023

Historical avgQ3 2023

+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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