AUTONATION, INC.
Consumer Discretionary · Retail · FORT LAUDERDALE, FL · CIK 0000350698
The business
# AutoNation, Inc. Company Overview
AutoNation, Inc. is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, operating 323 new vehicle franchises across 245 stores as of December 31, 2025. The company sells 30 different new vehicle brands, with core brands including Toyota, Honda, Ford, General Motors, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Volkswagen.
## Core Business
AutoNation operates through four reportable segments: Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance. The company generates revenue through new vehicle sales, used vehicle sales, parts and service operations, and automotive finance and insurance products.
## Operations and Services
Beyond franchised dealerships, AutoNation operates 52 collision centers, 26 AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, 4 automotive auction operations, 3 parts distribution centers, a mobile automotive repair business, and a captive auto finance company. The company offers comprehensive after-sales services including maintenance, repair, collision repair, and wholesale parts distribution through AutoNationParts.com.
## Geographic Presence
AutoNation maintains a strong presence in major metropolitan markets, predominantly in the Sunbelt region, with significant operations in Florida, Texas, and California.
## Competitive Advantages
The company leverages its significant scale to achieve operational efficiencies, maintains a diversified portfolio of vehicle brands and revenue streams, and provides integrated omnichannel digital capabilities for seamless customer experiences across online and in-store channels.
Ownership
Who holds AUTONATION, INC. — from fund N-PORT and institutional 13F filings · N-PORT 2026Q1 · 13F 2026-03-31
Top fund holders
| Fund | % of fund | Value |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND VTI · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.01% | $204.55M |
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF IJH · iShares Trust | 0.16% | $168.30M |
| VANGUARD SMALL-CAP INDEX FUND VB · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.09% | $148.47M |
| VANGUARD SMALL-CAP VALUE INDEX FUND VBR · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.16% | $94.54M |
| VANGUARD EXTENDED MARKET INDEX FUND VXF · VANGUARD INDEX FUNDS | 0.07% | $56.72M |
Superinvestors in AUTONATION, INC.
Share of each manager's reported 13F portfolio.
Fund ownership is a subset of institutional 13F ownership — the two describe overlapping populations and must not be added together.
Could not be determined for this company: bond issues.
15 years of AUTONATION, INC.'s financials
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