tiprankstipranks
Trending News
More News >
Advertisement
Advertisement

AutoNation Expands Stock Buyback Program by $1 Billion

Story Highlights
AutoNation Expands Stock Buyback Program by $1 Billion

Elevate Your Investing Strategy:

  • Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence.

AutoNation ( (AN) ) has issued an announcement.

On October 31, 2025, AutoNation announced its Board of Directors authorized an additional $1 billion for its stock repurchase program, reflecting confidence in the company’s performance and long-term strategy. Year-to-date through October 30, 2025, AutoNation repurchased 3 million shares for $576 million, reducing its shares outstanding by 8% since December 31, 2024, and leaving $1.28 billion available for future repurchases.

The most recent analyst rating on (AN) stock is a Buy with a $280.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on AutoNation stock, see the AN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on AN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AN is a Neutral.

AutoNation’s overall score reflects moderate financial performance and bearish technical indicators, offset by a positive earnings call and attractive valuation. The company’s strong EPS growth and strategic initiatives are promising, but challenges in profitability and market competition remain.

To see Spark’s full report on AN stock, click here.

More about AutoNation

AutoNation, one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offers a wide variety of new and used vehicles, automotive parts, expert maintenance and repair services, as well as finance and insurance products. The company operates a nationwide network of dealerships and is committed to community engagement through initiatives like DRV PNK, which has raised over $45 million for cancer-related causes.

Average Trading Volume: 428,796

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $7.14B

Learn more about AN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

Looking for investment ideas? Subscribe to our Smart Investor newsletter for weekly expert stock picks!
Get real-time notifications on news & analysis, curated for your stock watchlist. Download the TipRanks app today! Get the App
1