AutoNation Q4 Profit Tops Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - AutoNation Inc. (AN), America's largest automotive retailer, reported fourth quarter net income of $116.7 million or $1.02 per share, compared to $109.4 million or $0.89 per share, prior year.

On average, 11 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.91 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $5.05 billion from $4.52 billion last year. Analysts expected revenue of $4.92 billion for the quarter. AutoNation's retail new vehicle unit sales increased 11% overall and 9% on a same store basis, while retail used vehicle unit sales increased 9% overall and 7% on a same store basis.