AutoNation's Deal With Waymo and 9% Share Buyback Are Both Smart Moves
AutoNation had a solid third quarter that crushed what in hindsight were overly pessimistic consensus expectations. EPS declined to $1.00 from $1.05 in the prior year’s quarter but still beat consensus of $0.84. Hurricane Irma, which hit AutoNation’s home state of Florida, caused an estimated $0.08 hit to earnings while Hurricane Harvey was a net positive, although management could not quantify the benefit. Harvey in Houston was massive flooding damage that caused lots of replacement demand in S...AutoNation, through its subsidiaries, is an automotive retailer. The company provides a range of automotive products and services, including new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, which includes automotive repair and maintenance services as well as wholesale parts and collision businesses, and automotive finance and insurance products, which include vehicle service and other protection products, and the arranging of financing for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. The company owns and operates new vehicle franchises from stores located in the United States, in main metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region. The company has three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury.
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