AutoNation's stock surged 5.35% during pre-market trading on Friday following the release of its fourth-quarter financial results. The automotive retailer reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings per share, driving investor optimism.
The company posted Q4 adjusted EPS of $5.08, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $4.85 by approximately 4.7%. While quarterly revenue of $6.93 billion fell short of expectations, the earnings beat highlighted improved profitability metrics. AutoNation achieved record gross profit in its After-Sales segment and record unit profitability in Customer Financial Services during the quarter.
For the full year 2025, AutoNation demonstrated growth in both new and used vehicle unit volumes and increased revenues across all business lines. The company also emphasized significant capital deployment, including $785 million in share repurchases that reduced its share count by 10% during the year.