AutoNation (AN): Q4 Results Beat EPS Estimate, Revenue Misses Forecast

AutoNation Inc. (AN) released Q4 results showing earnings of $172.1 million, or $4.70 per share, with adjusted earnings of $5.08 per share, exceeding the $4.91 per share average estimate from five Zacks analysts. Revenue totaled $6.93 billion, below the $7.14 billion forecast, while full-year profit was $649.1 million, or $17.04 per share, and annual revenue reached $27.63 billion. AN shares have declined 1% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's near 1% drop, and gained about 5% over the past 12 months.