AutoNation AN Operating margin

Operating margin at other companies

Penske Automotive GroupPAG

4%-0.3pp

LAD

Lithia MotorsLAD

4.1%-0.4pp

Group 1 AutomotiveGPI

3.3%-1.0pp

Sonic AutomotiveSAH

2.3%-1.1pp

Asbury Automotive GroupABG

4.4%-1.2pp

Tesla, Inc.TSLA

4.2%-1.8pp

FAQ

What is AutoNation's operating margin?

AutoNation (AN) reported operating margin of 4.4% in Q1 2026.

How has AutoNation's operating margin changed year-over-year?

AutoNation's operating margin decreased by 8.2% year-over-year, from 4.8% to 4.4%.

What is the long-term trend for AutoNation's operating margin?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), AutoNation's operating margin has grown at a 10.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2.8% to 4.5%.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.