AutoNation (AN) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.97 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.02 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 16.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this auto retailer would post earnings of $4.48 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.02, delivering a surprise of -10.27%.Over the last four quarters, the company ...