AutoNation (AN) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.99 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.31 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.29 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -7.42%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this auto retailer would post earnings of $4.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.49, delivering a surprise of 0.90%.Over the last four quarters, the company ha ...