Autonation (AN) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Autonation (AN) recorded quarterly Free Cash Flow of -$34.2 million in Q1 2026, down 153.27% quarter-over-quarter from $64.2 million in Q4 2025, and up 73.22% on a YoY basis from -$19.7 million in Q1 2025.
Autonation (AN) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Autonation's Free Cash Flow history runs 18 years deep, the most recent figure standing at -$34.2 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow rose 73.22% year-over-year to -$34.2 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at -$104.0 million (down 653.62% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was -$197.5 million, down 162.76% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow was -$34.2 million for Q1 2026 at Autonation, down from $64.2 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Free Cash Flow ranged from a high of $586.6 million in Q1 2022 to a low of -$256.8 million in Q2 2025.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged $135.8 million across 5 years, with a median of $122.8 million in 2025.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2024 and 2025: Free Cash Flow surged 1175.72% in 2024, then plunged 163.6% in 2025.
- A 5-year view of Free Cash Flow shows it stood at $168.5 million in 2022, then tumbled by 122.73% to -$38.3 million in 2023, then soared by 1175.72% to $412.0 million in 2024, then tumbled by 84.42% to $64.2 million in 2025, then sank by 153.27% to -$34.2 million in 2026.
- The last three Free Cash Flow figures came in at -$34.2 million (Q1 2026), $64.2 million (Q4 2025), and $122.8 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
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| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uxin | 18.05 Bn | 18.09 Bn | 11.57 Mn | - |
| 2 | Carvana | 9.49 Bn | 7.89 Bn | 1.27 Bn | 56.00 Mn |
| 3 | Carmax | 6.94 Bn | 6.35 Bn | 605.26 Mn | -687.29 Mn |
| 4 | Lithia Motors | 6.76 Bn | 6.78 Bn | 1.42 Bn | -205.50 Mn |
| 5 | Autonation | 6.51 Bn | 6.45 Bn | 1.21 Bn | -34.20 Mn |
| 6 | Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | 5.19 Bn | 4.97 Bn | 343.80 Mn | -5.63 Mn |
| 7 | Valvoline | 4.57 Bn | 4.48 Bn | 187.00 Mn | 37.60 Mn |
| 8 | Openlane | 3.88 Bn | 3.84 Bn | 256.20 Mn | 146.50 Mn |
| 9 | Group 1 Automotive | 3.69 Bn | 3.65 Bn | 877.90 Mn | 8.40 Mn |
| 10 | Asbury Automotive | 3.63 Bn | 3.60 Bn | 726.90 Mn | 220.70 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | -34.20 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -34.20 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 64.20 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 64.20 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 122.80 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 122.80 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -256.80 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -256.80 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | -127.70 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | -127.70 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 412.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 412.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -151.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -151.00 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -147.10 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -147.10 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 200.80 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 200.80 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -38.30 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -38.30 Mn |