Compared to Estimates, AutoNation (AN) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended June 2025, AutoNation (AN) reported revenue of $6.97 billion, up 7.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $5.46, compared to $3.99 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.8 billion, representing a surprise of +2.62%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +16.17%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $4.70.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how AutoNation performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Retail vehicle unit sales - Total: 135,583 versus the four-analyst average estimate of 130,325.Revenue per vehicle retailed - New: $51,579.00 versus the four-analyst average estimate of $51,872.62.Revenue per vehicle retailed - Used: $26,457.00 versus the four-analyst average estimate of $27,368.63.Gross profit per vehicle retailed - Finance and insurance: $2,712.00 versus the four-analyst average estimate of $2,598.93.Retail vehicle unit sales - Used: 69,736 versus 66,701 estimated by four analysts on average.Revenue- Parts and service: $1.22 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $1.19 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +9.3%.Revenue- Finance and insurance net: $367.7 million versus $337.81 million estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +13.5% change.Revenue- Used Vehicle: $1.99 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $1.92 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +3.9%.Revenue- New Vehicle: $3.4 billion versus $3.31 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +8.8% change.Revenue- Other: $4.3 million compared to the $4.3 million average estimate based on four analysts. The reported number represents a change of -24.6% year over year.Revenue- Used Vehicle- Retail used vehicle: $1.85 billion versus $1.78 billion estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +5.8% change.Revenue- Used Vehicle- Wholesale: $140 million versus $150.25 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -16.5% change.View all Key Company Metrics for AutoNation here>>>Shares of AutoNation have returned +0.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +4.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.#1 Semiconductor Stock to Buy (Not NVDA)The incredible demand for data is fueling the market's next digital gold rush. As data centers continue to be built and constantly upgraded, the companies that provide the hardware for these behemoths will become the NVIDIAs of tomorrow.One under-the-radar chipmaker is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. It specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report AutoNation, Inc. (AN): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks