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AutoNation (AN) Stock Price & Analysis

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AN Stock Chart & Stats

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Day’s Range
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52-Week Range
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Previous Close
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Volume
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Average Volume (3M)
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Market Cap
CHF 4.90B
Enterprise Value
CHF 16.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
CHF 51.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
CHF 11.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.9
Beta
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Next Earnings
Feb 16, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
4.26
Next Dividend Ex-Date
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Dividend Yield
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

After-sales Growth

After-sales has become a substantial, repeat-oriented earnings engine: record gross profit reached $617 million, about half of total gross profit, while revenue grew 5%. Continued customer-pay and warranty traffic growth can make this contribution more durable than vehicle-cycle results.

Finance Platform Scaling

AutoNation Finance is shifting part of the model toward recurring income: its portfolio reached $2.9 billion and quarterly operating profit rose to $15 million. Scaling finance earnings and planned cash flow growth can diversify results beyond vehicle sales.

Acquisition-led Scale

Acquisitions adding approximately $600 million of annual revenue and greater market density can strengthen AutoNation’s local competitive position. More scale may support operating leverage, broader customer reach, and better utilization of its retail and service network.

Bears Say

Falling Vehicle Volumes

Lower new and used vehicle volumes weaken revenue generation and reduce fixed-cost absorption across the dealership network. The resulting pressure on operating leverage can persist if affordability and demand remain difficult, making vehicle earnings less dependable over coming quarters.

Thin Cash Conversion

Thin trailing free cash flow indicates that reported earnings are not converting into substantial discretionary cash at present. Limited conversion reduces flexibility for debt reduction, reinvestment, or shareholder returns and leaves results more dependent on working capital or financing conditions.

Meaningful Leverage

Although leverage has improved from prior periods, debt-to-equity of approximately 1.6 times still magnifies the effect of softer demand on shareholder returns. Higher interest expense further absorbs earnings, limiting resilience and flexibility if vehicle profitability remains under pressure.

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AN FAQ

What is AutoNation’s market cap?
AutoNation’s market cap is CHF4.90B.
When is AutoNation’s upcoming earnings report date?
AutoNation’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 16, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 96 days.
How were AutoNation’s earnings last quarter?
AutoNation released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2026. The company reported CHF4.218 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF4.193 by CHF0.025.
Is AutoNation overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does AutoNation pay dividends?
AutoNation does not currently pay dividends.
What is AutoNation’s EPS estimate?
AutoNation’s EPS estimate is 4.26.
What happened to AutoNation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AutoNation reported an EPS of CHF4.218 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF4.193. Following the earnings report the stock price went same ―.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AutoNation?
Hedge funds hold AutoNation shares: the largest hedge-fund position in AutoNation is 901,194,581 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 76.5K shares last quarter.
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