AutoNation Inc (CH:AN)
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High‑margin AftersalesAftersales produced record gross profit and same‑store gross profit growth, driven by customer‑pay and warranty work and rising technician headcount. As a recurring, service‑heavy revenue stream, aftersales delivers durable margins and steadier cash flow independent of new vehicle cycles.
Scaling Of AutoNation FinanceRapid growth in the finance portfolio, recent profitability and ABS issuance deepen a higher‑margin, annuity‑style income stream. A financed portfolio aligns customer retention and F&I penetration gains with predictable yield and funding access, diversifying earnings away from volatile unit volumes.
Disciplined Capital AllocationSubstantial buybacks alongside targeted acquisitions show management prioritizes shareholder returns and high‑quality asset deployment. With leverage reported near target, active repurchases can sustainably lift per‑share economics and signal disciplined long‑term capital allocation.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Free Cash FlowFCF deterioration and weaker operating cash relative to net income indicate strained cash conversion and exposure to inventory/working‑capital swings. Persistent negative FCF reduces flexibility for capex, portfolio funding or buybacks and raises refinancing risk in a downturn.
Elevated LeverageHistorically high debt ratios, despite TTM improvement, increase interest expense and limit strategic optionality. Elevated leverage magnifies sensitivity to lower sales or margin shocks and constrains capacity to grow the finance portfolio or absorb prolonged volume declines without raising funding costs.
New‑vehicle And BEV Volume PressureSustained declines in new‑vehicle and BEV volumes reduce high‑GPU unit flow and can force margin tradeoffs to stimulate sales. Volume weakness also pressures used‑vehicle throughput and reconditioning profit, risking more volatile revenue and margin mix over the coming months.
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What was AutoNation Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is AutoNation Inc’s market cap?
AutoNation Inc’s market cap is CHF5.19B.
When is AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were AutoNation Inc’s earnings last quarter?
AutoNation Inc released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $3.677 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.534 by $0.143.
Is AutoNation Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AutoNation Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does AutoNation Inc pay dividends?
AutoNation Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is AutoNation Inc’s EPS estimate?
AutoNation Inc’s EPS estimate is 4.29.
How many shares outstanding does AutoNation Inc have?
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What happened to AutoNation Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AutoNation Inc reported an EPS of $3.677 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.534. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AutoNation Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:AN
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AutoNation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF201.40 (― Downside)
CHF201.40 (― Downside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth CHF414.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
28.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
AutoNation Inc
AutoNation, Inc. functions as an automotive retailer throughout the United States, organizing its operations across three primary segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. The company offers a comprehensive array of automotive products and services, including both new and used vehicle sales. Its service portfolio extends to automotive repair and maintenance, wholesale parts supply, and collision services. Additionally, AutoNation provides various automotive finance and insurance products, such as vehicle service agreements and other protective offerings, and facilitates vehicle financing for customers through partnerships with third-party sources. By December 31, 2021, the company's footprint included 339 new vehicle franchises spread across 247 stores, predominantly located in major metropolitan areas within the Sunbelt region. Its infrastructure further comprised 57 AutoNation-branded collision centers, 9 AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, 4 AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and 3 parts distribution centers. Founded in 1991, AutoNation, Inc. is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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AN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call portrays a fundamentally strong operational and financial performance despite industry headwinds. Key positives include record aftersales gross profit, continued adjusted EPS growth (five consecutive quarters), robust free cash flow ($256M), successful scaling of AutoNation Finance (portfolio +$1B YoY) and aggressive share repurchases, supported by a healthy balance sheet (2.57x leverage). Offsetting these positives are declines in new vehicle volumes (same‑store down 9%), BEV sales collapsing >50% YoY with disproportionate impact on premium luxury, higher SG&A as a percent of gross profit due to strategic investments, and short‑term margin/volume uncertainty driven by macro and geopolitical factors. Overall, management emphasizes durable, high‑margin aftersales and finance businesses and disciplined capital allocation while acknowledging near‑term uncertainty.View all CH:AN earnings summariesAN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$201.40
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