One of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, selling new and used vehicles and services through a nationwide dealership network.
autonation.comLegal name
AutoNation, Inc.
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Industry
Automotive retail (auto and truck dealerships)
Employees
24,800 (2025)CEO
Michael Manley
Revenue (FY25)
$27.63 billion
Market Cap
$6.64 billion
Listed on
NYSE: AN
Website
autonation.comAutoNation, Inc. is a US automotive retailer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company sells new and used vehicles and provides customer financing, parts, maintenance, and repair services through a nationwide network of dealerships. It ranks among the largest automotive retailers in the country and has sold roughly 14 million vehicles since its founding.
The company operates more than 300 retail outlets and employed about 24,800 people as of 2025. For fiscal year 2025 it reported revenue of $27.63 billion, up from $26.77 billion the prior year. AutoNation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AN and carried a market capitalization of about $6.64 billion.
Michael Manley has served as Chief Executive Officer since November 2021, joining from Stellantis where he led the Americas region. Thomas Szlosek is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, a role he took in August 2023. Rick L. Burdick, a director since 1991, has served as independent Chairman of the Board since February 2021.
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Independent Chairman of the Board
Chief Operating Officer
Interview experience
Favorable
Interview difficulty
Easy
Interview process length
About a day or two
Practice real questions and get instant feedback before the big day.
Q: Where were you before?
A: Give a short, honest account of your last role and why you left, then connect it to what draws you to retail sales at a dealership.
Q: How do you see yourself after 5 years?
A: Show ambition that fits a dealership path, such as growing from associate to a senior sales or management role, while staying realistic.
Q: Are you friendly with people?
A: Answer yes and back it with a quick example of building rapport with a customer or coworker under normal or stressful conditions.
Q: What is going to make you different from other salesmen?
A: Highlight one or two habits that set you apart, like consistent follow-up, product knowledge, or a low-pressure style that builds trust.
Practice real questions and get instant feedback before the big day.
Median total compensation
$130,000
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$199,000
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July 14, 2026
AutoNation schedules second quarter 2026 earnings call
AutoNation announced it will release Q2 2026 financial results before the market opens on Friday, July 31, 2026, followed by a conference call and audio webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Results and the webcast will be posted to the investor relations site.
#earnings #Q22026 #investorrelations
View postJune 23, 2026
AutoNation expands California footprint with three luxury dealerships
AutoNation acquired Audi Fremont, Mercedes-Benz of Fremont, and Porsche Fremont in the San Francisco Bay Area, effective June 22, 2026, representing about $400 million in combined annual revenue. The deal grows AutoNation's California network to 46 locations, including 21 Premium Luxury stores.
#acquisition #luxuryretail #California
View postMay 1, 2026
AutoNation reports first quarter 2026 results
AutoNation posted Q1 2026 revenue of $6.6 billion, down 2% year over year, with diluted EPS of $5.85 (up from $4.45) and adjusted EPS of $4.69. The company cited record Q1 After-Sales gross profit and total store growth of 5%.
#earnings #Q12026 #autoretail
View postMay 1, 2026
AutoNation Finance scales portfolio to $2.4 billion
AutoNation reported its captive finance arm grew its auto loan portfolio to $2.4 billion while improving profitability and credit performance. In January 2026, AN Finance closed its second asset-backed term securitization, generating $749.2 million in funding at a 4.25% weighted-average fixed interest rate.
#AutoNationFinance #securitization #lending
View postMay 1, 2026
AutoNation continues share buybacks in Q1 2026
AutoNation repurchased 1.5 million shares for $300 million during Q1, a roughly 4% reduction in share count. Through April 29, 2026 it had bought back 1.9 million shares for $391 million, with more than $685 million of repurchase authorization remaining.
#buyback #capitalreturns #NYSEAN
View postAutoNation is a US automotive retailer that sells new and used vehicles and provides financing, parts, maintenance, and repair services through a nationwide network of more than 300 dealerships.
