AutoNation Inc (AN)
NYSE:AN
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AN Stock Chart & Stats
$207.99
-$1.48(-0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$207.99
-$1.48(-0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$176.62 - $228.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.93K
Average Volume (3M)390.53K
Market Cap
$6.39B
Enterprise Value$16.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$120.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.8
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
5.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.63
Shares Outstanding33,461,494
10 Day Avg. Volume371,296
30 Day Avg. Volume390,532
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.18
Price to Book (P/B)3.36
Price to Sales (P/S)0.28
P/FCF Ratio-39.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.46
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.82
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$247.38Price Target Upside18.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)21.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.78B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High‑margin Aftersales BusinessAftersales produces recurring, service‑able revenue with very high margins and growing same‑store profit. Strong technician staffing and record gross profit indicate durable margin resilience and less cyclicality than new‑vehicle retail, supporting stable cash generation.
Scaling Captive Finance (AutoNation Finance)A growing finance portfolio creates a recurring, annuity‑like profit stream and fee income that is less tied to unit volumes. ABS funding and portfolio growth improve margins and funding diversity, strengthening long‑term revenue mix and returns on deployed capital.
Disciplined Capital Allocation And Targeted LeverageActive buybacks alongside maintaining leverage inside the 2–3x target demonstrates disciplined capital allocation that returns capital while preserving balance sheet flexibility. This supports shareholder value and signals management confidence in cash generation durability.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Free Cash FlowSustained negative free cash flow reduces internal funding for inventory, capex and buybacks, increasing reliance on external financing. Persistent cash conversion weakness raises liquidity and refinancing sensitivity, impairing long‑term fiscal resilience if trends persist.
Revenue And Margin CompressionFlat to declining top line and shrinking operating margins signal weakening core retail dynamics and pricing pressure. If margins continue compressing, the firm’s ability to fund investments and sustain returns will be strained, making earnings more volatile.
Historically Elevated Leverage And Balance Sheet RiskHigher historical leverage increases exposure to interest‑rate moves and floorplan funding stress. Even with improvement, elevated debt limits strategic flexibility, raises refinancing risk during downturns, and amplifies impact of operating cash flow deterioration.
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AN FAQ
What was AutoNation Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
AutoNation Inc lowest stock price was $176.62 and its highest was $228.92 in the past 12 months.
What is AutoNation Inc’s market cap?
AutoNation Inc’s market cap is $6.39B.
When is AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were AutoNation Inc’s earnings last quarter?
AutoNation Inc released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $4.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.508 by $0.182.
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 5.48.
How many shares outstanding does AutoNation Inc have?
AutoNation Inc has 33,461,494 shares outstanding.
What happened to AutoNation Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AutoNation Inc reported an EPS of $4.69 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.508. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.121%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AutoNation Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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AutoNation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$247.38 (18.94% Upside)
$247.38 (18.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AN Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 75.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $512.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.13%
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., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services. The company also provides automotive finance and insurance products comprising vehicle services and other protection products, as well as arranges finance for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. As of December 31, 2021, it owned and operated 339 new vehicle franchises from 247 stores located primarily in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region. The company also owned and operated 57 AutoNation-branded collision centers, 9 AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, 4 AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and 3 parts distribution centers. AutoNation, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
AN Company Deck
AN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 AN earnings summariesAN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$247.38
▲(18.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.25% Insiders
18.06% Mutual Funds
21.02% Other Institutional Investors
38.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors