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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)381.50K
Market Cap
$6.88B
Enterprise Value$17.21K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$120.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.0
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
5.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.63
Shares Outstanding33,461,494
10 Day Avg. Volume417,018
30 Day Avg. Volume381,499
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.03
Price to Book (P/B)3.36
Price to Sales (P/S)0.28
P/FCF Ratio-39.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$243.83Price Target Upside17.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)21.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftersales ProfitabilityAutoNation's record aftersales gross profit and ~48.6% margin reflect a durable, high‑return business line. Aftersales delivers recurring, service-driven revenue less tied to new‑vehicle cycles, supporting margin stability, predictable cash flow and customer retention even during new‑vehicle downturns.
AutoNation Finance ScalingRapid growth of the captive finance portfolio and early profitability signal a structurally higher‑margin annuity stream. A larger, internally managed finance business diversifies earnings, enhances per‑unit profitability via F&I penetration, and provides funding/earnings optionality over the medium term.
Improved Funding And Leverage TargetingLeverage moving inside target and the $750M ABS issuance improve liquidity and funding mix, lowering interest sensitivity. Maintaining investment‑grade access and reduced floorplan costs supports capital deployment (buybacks/capex) while cushioning cyclical downturns and enabling strategic investment.
Bears Say
Weak Revenue And Margin TrendRevenue has been broadly flat across 2021–2025 and the TTM shows a sharp decline while margins compressed. This longer‑running top‑line stagnation and margin erosion reduces earnings power and limits reinvestment, making durable growth and profitability recovery more challenging.
Deteriorating Free Cash FlowA sustained swing to negative free cash flow increases reliance on external financing and raises liquidity risk. Weaker cash conversion and working‑capital sensitivity can constrain buybacks, dividends, or investments, and make the firm more vulnerable to inventory or floorplan shocks in a cyclical downturn.
Elevated Historical LeverageWhile leverage has improved, historically high debt levels (2x–4x) mean financial flexibility is limited during stress. Elevated leverage amplifies cyclical auto demand swings, increases interest expense sensitivity, and constrains room for error on capex, M&A or sustained buybacks if conditions worsen.
AutoNation News
AN FAQ
What was Autonation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Autonation lowest stock price was $176.62 and its highest was $228.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Autonation’s market cap?
Autonation’s market cap is $6.88B.
When is Autonation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Autonation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 11 days.
How were Autonation’s earnings last quarter?
Autonation 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Autonation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Autonation pay dividends?
Autonation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Autonation’s EPS estimate?
Autonation’s EPS estimate is 5.48.
How many shares outstanding does Autonation have?
Autonation has 33,461,494 shares outstanding.
What happened to Autonation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Autonation 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?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
AutoNation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$243.83 (17.23% Upside)
$243.83 (17.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
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
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.74%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Autonation
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.
AN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$243.83
▲(17.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.25% Insiders
18.79% Mutual Funds
0.78% Other Institutional Investors
58.24% Public Companies and
Individual Investors