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AlphAI earnings readsecond quarter 2026 · JUL 31AutoNation Reports Second Quarter 2026 ResultsVerdict: mixed

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Autonation stock hits 52-week low at $176.44

AutoNation Inc. (AN) stock hit a 52-week low of $176.44, down 19.55% over the past year, with a P/E ratio of 8.24. Analysts' price targets range from $210 to $300. The company reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $5.56 per share, beating estimates, but revenue of $6.9 billion missed expectations. Analysts from Argus, Stephens, and UBS raised price targets post-earnings. Management has been buying back shares, and the company generated $180 million in free cash flow.

Used-car results of public retailers exemplify ‘divergence’

Public auto retailers reported mixed Q2 2026 used-car results, with average U.S. same-store gross profit per used vehicle at $1,846, down 0.1% YoY but up sequentially. Lithia saw a 20% QoQ rise, Asbury reported a 16% QoQ increase, while Group 1 faced an 18% decline. Sonic and AutoNation also posted gains, highlighting divergence in the sector.

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Autonation stock hits 52-week low at $176.44

AutoNation Inc. (AN) stock hit a 52-week low of $176.44, down 19.55% over the past year, with a P/E ratio of 8.24. Analysts' price targets range from $210 to $300. The company reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings of $5.56 per share, beating estimates, but revenue of $6.9 billion missed expectations. Analysts from Argus, Stephens, and UBS raised price targets post-earnings. Management has been buying back shares, and the company generated $180 million in free cash flow.

Used-car results of public retailers exemplify ‘divergence’

Public auto retailers reported mixed Q2 2026 used-car results, with average U.S. same-store gross profit per used vehicle at $1,846, down 0.1% YoY but up sequentially. Lithia saw a 20% QoQ rise, Asbury reported a 16% QoQ increase, while Group 1 faced an 18% decline. Sonic and AutoNation also posted gains, highlighting divergence in the sector.

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AutoNation (AN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

AutoNation (AN) reported Q2 2026 adjusted diluted EPS of $5.56, up 2% year over year, with total revenue of $6.93 billion, essentially flat. After-sales gross profit was a record $607 million, and Customer Financial Services profitability rose to $2,800 per vehicle. ANF net income increased to $11 million and the portfolio grew to $2.67 billion. The company repurchased $457 million of shares and acquired four stores.

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AutoNation CEO Bets Resilient Buyers Will Fuel Rebound

AutoNation CEO Mike Manley said improving consumer sentiment and bank data show 20% higher loan applications and originations, with delinquencies improving. AutoNation reported Q2 revenue down 1% YoY and declines in same-store revenue, gross profit, and new and used unit sales. The company cited tariff pull-ahead and BEV subsidy effects, with BEV sales down over 30% YoY, and expects stabilization in H2.

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AUTONATION, INC. (AN): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

AUTONATION, INC. (AN) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Investor Contact: Derek Fiebig (954) 769-2227 fiebigd@autonation.com Media Contact: Lisa Rhodes Ryans (954) 769-4120 publicrelations@autonation.com AutoNation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results • Q2 2026 EPS $5.39 and Adjusted EPS $5.56 • Sixth consecutive quarter o

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AutoNation Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate A

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Friday, July 31. Analysts expect the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings of $5.46 per share, compared to $5.46 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for AutoNation’s quarterly revenue is $7 billion. It reported $6.97 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro. On June 23, AutoNation acquired three premium luxury dealerships in San Francisco.

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Fortune Tech: Trump AI order, DeepSeek fundraise, Microsoft AI models

Fortune Tech highlights major U.S. company rankings, with Amazon taking the top spot and Microsoft rising to its highest-ever rank at No. 11. Separately, Reuters reports China’s DeepSeek is nearing a first funding round of about 50 billion yuan (~$7.4B), valuing it at 350–400 billion yuan ($52–$59B), with investors including Tencent and CATL. Microsoft also unveiled MAI-Thinking-1, its first advanced reasoning model, in private preview.

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AutoNation's Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

AutoNation (AN) reported strong third-quarter results, exceeding both revenue and earnings estimates. The company's revenues saw a year-over-year increase, reflecting positive performance in the automotive retail sector. This strong financial delivery highlights AutoNation's robust operational execution during the quarter.

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