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AutoNation · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

AutoNation reported a 1% increase in revenue and GAAP EPS of $5.04 for Q4 2023.

AutoNation reported Q4 2023 revenue of $6.8 billion, a 1% increase compared to the same period last year. GAAP EPS was $5.04, and adjusted EPS was $5.02. The company saw double-digit growth and record gross profit in After-Sales.

  • Q4 2023 GAAP EPS was $5.04, and adjusted EPS was $5.02.
  • Q4 2023 Revenue reached $6.8 billion, marking a 1% increase year-over-year.
  • After-Sales demonstrated double-digit growth and record gross profit for both Q4 and the full year.
  • Share repurchases amounted to $151 million in Q4 and $864 million for the full year.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$6.77B

Previous: $6.7B+1.1%
EPS (adj)

$5.02

Previous: $6.37-21.2%
Capital Expenditures

$124M

Previous: $92.8M+33.9%
Free Cash Flow

-$163M

Previous: $132M-223.4%
Net Income

$216M

Previous: $286M-24.5%
Operating Income

$350M

Previous: $425M-17.7%
Gross Profit

$1.22B

Previous: $1.28B-5.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$8.1M

Previous: $5.2M+55.8%

Revenue & EPS history

AutoNation · Revenue · Quarterly

$6.77B

Q4 2023+1.1%vs Q4 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

While 2024 will reflect a continued normalization of vehicle supply and demand dynamics, we are excited to move forward, confident in our strong balance sheet, and laser-focused on executing our operating plan. We will continue to be a strong cash generator and allocate capital in a prudent manner to maximize shareholder returns.

Tailwinds

  • Strong balance sheet
  • Laser-focused on executing operating plan
  • Will continue to be a strong cash generator
  • Allocate capital in a prudent manner
  • Maximize shareholder returns

Headwinds

  • Continued normalization of vehicle supply
  • Continued normalization of vehicle demand dynamics
  • Dynamic used vehicle market
  • Slightly higher SG&A as a percentage of gross profit
  • Investments in technology and growth initiatives

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 Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 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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