The earnings call highlighted significant cost savings, improved profitability, and successful divestitures, contributing to a stronger financial position. However, the company faced challenges with a decline in revenue and volume softness due to transitional activities. Overall, the positive achievements in cost management and earnings growth outweigh the negative aspects.

Company Guidance

In the second quarter of 2025, AutoCanada demonstrated significant financial and operational progress. The company achieved adjusted EBITDA of $64.4 million, a 92.4% increase from the previous year, with margins improving by 240 basis points to 4.8%. This growth was fueled by a $16.9 million or 10% reduction in normalized operating expenses, driven by the ACX Operating Method. Revenue from continued operations declined 3% to $1.34 billion due to lower volumes, but gross profit grew by 2.1%, with an 80 basis point margin increase to 16.8%. The company also realized $80 million of its $100 million cost savings target, raising the goal to $115 million by year-end. Net income from continuing operations increased to $18.9 million from $3.9 million the previous year, with diluted EPS rising to $0.72. AutoCanada ended the quarter with $62.4 million in cash and $257.4 million in available liquidity, positioning itself for future growth as it focuses on completing its U.S. divestiture and further cost savings.

Significant Cost Savings Achieved

AutoCanada has achieved $80 million of the original $100 million cost savings target and raised the goal to $115 million by year-end 2025.

Improved Earnings and Margins

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations nearly doubled to $64.4 million, with margins improving 240 basis points to 4.8%.

Successful U.S. Divestiture

The company expects $115 million to $130 million in net proceeds from the U.S. dealership sales, which will allow for a significant reduction in leverage.

Enhanced Net Income

Net income from continuing operations was $18.9 million compared to $3.9 million in Q2 last year. Diluted EPS increased to $0.72 from $0.12 per share.

Improved Cash Flow and Liquidity

AutoCanada generated $19.6 million of operating cash flow and closed the quarter with $62.4 million of cash on hand and approximately $257.4 million of available liquidity.

AutoCanada (TSE:ACQ) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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TSE:ACQ Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 06, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.89 / -	0.25	―	―	―
Aug 13, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.55 / 0.72	-1.47	148.98% (+2.19)	―	―
May 14, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.07 / 0.37	-0.1	470.00% (+0.47)	―	―
Mar 19, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.07 / 0.31	-0.81	137.90% (+1.12)	―	―
Nov 13, 2024	2024 (Q3)	-0.02 / 0.25	0.81	-69.14% (-0.56)	―	―
Aug 13, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.30 / -1.47	1.75	-184.00% (-3.22)	―	―
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.42 / -0.10	0.32	-131.25% (-0.42)	―	―
Mar 07, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.43 / -0.81	0.52	-255.77% (-1.33)	―	―
Nov 09, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.22 / 0.81	1.16	-30.17% (-0.35)	―	―
Aug 10, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.88 / 1.75	1.33	31.58% (+0.42)	―	―

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TSE:ACQ Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 13, 2025	C$29.23	C$31.32	+7.15%
May 14, 2025	C$18.74	C$19.32	+3.09%
Mar 19, 2025	C$16.50	C$18.09	+9.64%
Nov 13, 2024	C$15.12	C$18.90	+25.00%

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AutoCanada Inc. (TSE:ACQ) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 06, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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TSE:ACQ EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.89.

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