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AutoNation highlights improving demand and credit trends in Q2 call
AutoNation used its Q2 2026 earnings call to say the auto retail environment is improving, citing strength in the industry and consumer outlook. The company pointed to June SAAR as the highest June in four years and said consumer sentiment has been improving each month, according to the call transcript.
The company also discussed what it characterized as improving lending conditions. AutoNation said its banking partners reported a 20% increase in applications and originations, while delinquencies continued to improve.
AutoNation said its after-sales performance remained solid, and that workshop internal pay was moderately down, broadly in line with unit performance.
The remarks were delivered by AutoNation CEO Mike Manley and CFO Tom Szlosek, with investor relations VP Derek Fiebig opening the call and noting that certain statements are forward looking and subject to risks described in the company’s SEC filings, according to the transcript.