AutoNation (AN) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.46 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.7 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.99 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +16.17%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this auto retailer would post earnings of $4.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.68, delivering a surprise of +7.59%.Over the last four quarters, the company h ...