Company / Interest Expense
AutoNation Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$180.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$93.7M / $181.4M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#17 of 70
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
AutoNation's interest expense of $180M is higher than 76% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Interest Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $91M in FY2017 to $181M in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$180M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.6%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Remained stable around $180M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +24.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+11.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +8.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, interest expense increased 0.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #17 out of 70 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
- Peak interest expense was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 26.4%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $180.0M | +0.2% |
| FY2024 | $179.7M | -0.9% |
| FY2023 | $181.4M | +93.6% |
| FY2022 | $93.7M | -12.2% |
| FY2021 | $106.7M | -10.6% |
| FY2020 | $119.4M | -0.7% |
| FY2019 | $120.2M | +4.1% |
| FY2018 | $115.5M | +27.1% |
| FY2017 | $90.9M | -21.3% |
| FY2016 | $115.5M | +30.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026