AutoNation (AutoNation) Retained Earnings : $4,830 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is AutoNation Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AutoNation's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $4,830 Mil.

AutoNation's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($4,427 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($4,643 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($4,643 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($4,830 Mil).

AutoNation's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($4,640 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($3,664 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($3,664 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($4,643 Mil).

AutoNation Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for AutoNation's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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AutoNation Retained Earnings Chart

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Retained Earnings

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3,688.30

4,069.40

4,639.90

3,663.70

4,643.00

AutoNation Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															3,910.60	4,183.10	4,426.80	4,643.00	4,829.70

AutoNation Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

AutoNation (AutoNation) Business Description

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200 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33301

Website

https://www.autonation.com

AutoNation is the second largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2022 revenue of $27 billion and over 250 dealerships, plus 53 collision centers. The firm also has 16 AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, a captive lender, four auction sites, and three parts distributors all across 20 states primarily in Sunbelt metropolitan areas. New-vehicle sales account for nearly half of revenue; the company also sells used vehicles, parts, and repair services as well as auto financing. The company (formerly Republic Industries) spun off its waste management unit (Republic Services) in 1999 and its car rental businesses (ANC Rental) in 2000. Wayne Huizenga founded the company in the 1990s to bring the rollup acquisition strategy to auto retailing, which has proved to be a smart move.

Executives

Edward S Lampert	director, 10 percent owner	1170 KANE CONCOURSE, SUITE 200, BAY HARBOUR FL 33154
Jeff Parent	officer: COO	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Mikan George Lawrence Iii	director	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Robert R Grusky	director	C/O STRAYER EDUCATION INC, 2303 DULLES STATION BOULEVARD, HERNDON VA 20171
Edmunds C Coleman	officer: EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Thomas A Szlosek	other: EVP & CFO	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., 115 TABOR ROAD, MORRIS PLAINS NJ 07950
Joseph T Lower	officer: EVP & CFO	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Michael Mark Manley	director, officer: CEO and Director	1000 CHRYSLER DRIVE, CIMS 485-09-96, AUBURN HILLS MI 48326
Marc G Cannon	officer: CMO & SVP, Communications	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Kimberly Dees	officer: SVP & CAO	200 SW 1ST AVENUE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Lisa Esparza	officer: EVP and CHIEF HR OFFICER	200 SW 1ST AVENUE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Gianluca Camplone	officer: COO Prec Parts & EVP Mobility	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Christopher Cade	officer: VP and CAO	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Steve Kwak	officer: COO Franchised Business	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Jacqueline A Travisano	director	200 SW 1ST AVE, SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301