AutoNation (AN) Q4 Earnings Preview: Revenue Expected Flat at $7.19B, EPS $4.88 vs $4.92 Estimate

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) is scheduled to release Q4 earnings before market open on February 09, 2026. Last quarter, the company posted revenue of $7.04B, up 6.9% YoY, and beat revenue and same-store sales estimates, compared to an EPS of $4.88, exceeding the $4.92 consensus. Analysts expect revenue to be flat YoY at $7.19B and adjusted EPS of $4.88, down from $4.92 in the same quarter last year. Over the past 30 days, analyst estimates have trended in line with current guidance, though AutoNation has underperformed revenue expectations twice in the past 24 months. Peer results provide context: OneWater rose 1.3% YoY and met estimates; Monro declined 4% YoY, missing by 0.6%. AutoNation is up 1.5% over the last month, trading at $214.94 vs an average price target of $239.30. The company has been repurchasing shares with strong free cash flow.