---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-21-013992"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AN"
cik: "0000350698"
company_name: "AUTONATION, INC."
filed_at: "2021-07-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-30T04:38:04.611969+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AutoNation Q2 2021: Record EPS $4.83, Revenue $7.0B, $1B Buyback Authorized

## Summary
- GAAP EPS from continuing ops $4.83 (record), up 52% YoY; no adjustments in Q2 2021.
- Total revenue $7.0B (record); same-store revenue up 54% YoY, up 33% vs Q2 2019.
- SG&A as % of gross profit improved 1,170 bps to 56.5% vs 68.2% adjusted prior year.
- Repurchased 7.5M shares (9% outstanding) for $736M in Q2; YTD $1.2B for 12.9M shares.
- Board authorized an additional $1B common stock repurchase program.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-21-013992
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AN
- cik: 0000350698
- company_name: AUTONATION, INC.
- filed_at: 2021-07-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/350698/000162828021013992/0001628280-21-013992-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/350698/000162828021013992/an-20210719.htm

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