- AutoNation (AN -0.8%) Mike Jackson kept his reputation intact as one of the more quotable CEOs during today's post-earnings chat with CNBC.
- Jackson said "epic, biblical hail storms" in Texas during March contributed to the company's Q1 EPS shortfall, $0.90 reported vs. $0.93 consensus. The exec said that without the hail damage the company would have beat on the bottom line.
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