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Autonation (AN)
NYSE:AN
AutoNation (AN) Stock Price & Analysis
448 Followers
AN Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$123.81 - $182.08
Previous Close$162.85
Volume68.25K
Average Volume (3M)507.11K
Market Cap
$6.56B
Enterprise Value$10.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$60.80M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.7
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Jul 18, 2024EPS Estimate
$4.72Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.09
Shares Outstanding40,266,545
10 Day Avg. Volume635,935
30 Day Avg. Volume507,112
Standard Deviation0.12
R-Squared0.28
Alpha0.02
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)-35.61
Price to Sales (P/S)0.24
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-42.00
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.50
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$158.25Price Target Upside-2.90% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
AutoNation News
PremiumPress Releases
AutoNation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
PremiumPre-Earnings
Is AN a Buy, Before Earnings?
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceAutoNation experienced a strong financial performance with a significant beat in quarterly earnings per share, highlighting the company's effective cost management and sales strategy.
Growth StrategyAutoNation's strategic focus on mergers and acquisitions, coupled with opportunities in auto insurance, signal potential for diverse revenue growth and market expansion.
Shareholder ValueWith a robust share buyback program in place, AutoNation demonstrates its commitment to returning value to shareholders, enhancing investor confidence in the company's financial health.
Bears Say
Financial SustainabilityThe buyback rate is likely unsustainable with leverage at 3.25x, earnings normalizing lower and needed finco funding.
Market DynamicsUsed supply expected to remain challenging, with AN aiming to navigate supply bottlenecks via improved consumer sourcing execution.
Sales PerformanceWeaker used car sales with volumes missing due to higher than expected Average Selling Prices exacerbating vehicle affordability pressures.
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Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
The estimated number of people who visited one or more of the websites owned by AutoNation
Desktop Users
Mobile Users
AN FAQ
What was Autonation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Autonation lowest stock price was $123.81 and its highest was $182.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Autonation’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Autonation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Autonation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 18, 2024 which is in 76 days.
How were Autonation’s earnings last quarter?
Autonation released its earnings results on Apr 26, 2024. The company reported $4.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.258 by $0.232.
Is Autonation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Autonation’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Autonation pay dividends?
Autonation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Autonation’s EPS estimate?
Autonation’s EPS estimate is $4.72.
How many shares outstanding does Autonation have?
Autonation has 40,266,544 shares outstanding.
What happened to Autonation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Autonation reported an EPS of $4.49 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.258. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.923%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Autonation?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Autonation’s share is Gamco Investors, Inc. ET AL. It holds Autonation’s shares valued at 64M.
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AutoNation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$158.25 (-2.90% Downside)
$158.25 (-2.90% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 60.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $47.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
42.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Autonation
AutoNation, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive products and services. It operates through the following segments: Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and Corporate & Other. The Domestic segment comprises retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. The Import segment includes retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. The Premium Luxury segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Lexus. The Corporate & Other segment involves in the collision centres, auction operations and stand-alone used vehicle sales and service centres. The company was founded by Steven Richard Berrard and Harry Wayne Huizenga Sr. in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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AN Company Deck
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AN Earnings Call
Q1 2024
0:00 / 0:00
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AN Stock 12 Months Forecast
Average Price Target
$158.25
▼(-2.90% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering AN
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+30.13%
reiterated a buy rating 3 days ago
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