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AutoNation Inc (CH:AN)
NYSE:AN
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AutoNation (AN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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AN Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy
8Ratings
Strong Buy
6 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Based on 8 analysts giving stock ratings to
AutoNation
in the past 3 months
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AN Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$201.40
Based on 8 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for AutoNation in the last 3 months. The average price target is $201.40 with a high forecast of $242.51 and a low forecast of $168.14. The average price target represents a change from the last price of .
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Highest Price Target$242.51Average Price Target$201.40Lowest Price Target$168.14
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
UBS
CHF189.16
Buy
Initiated
05/27/26
AutoNation (AN) Gets a Buy from UBS
Citi
CHF217.45CHF232.01
Buy
Assigned
05/14/26
AutoNation price target raised to $287 from $269 at CitiAutoNation price target raised to $287 from $269 at Citi
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF192.39CHF194.01
Buy
Reiterated
05/07/26
AutoNation price target raised to $240 from $238 at Morgan StanleyAutoNation price target raised to $240 from $238 at Morgan Stanley
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Barclays
Barclays
CHF194.01CHF206.14
Buy
Reiterated
05/04/26
Barclays Remains a Buy on AutoNation (AN)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF167.33CHF168.14
Hold
Assigned
05/04/26
AutoNation price target raised to $208 from $207 at Wells FargoAutoNation price target raised to $208 from $207 at Wells Fargo
Seaport Global Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Seaport Global
Seaport Global
Buy
Reiterated
04/12/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: AutoNation (NYSE: AN) and Mercedes-Benz Group (Other OTC: MBGAF)
Stephens Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Stephens
Stephens
CHF177.84
Hold
Assigned
04/08/26
AutoNation price target lowered to $220 from $232 at StephensAutoNation price target lowered to $220 from $232 at Stephens
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
CHF242.51
Buy
Reiterated
03/30/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: AutoNation (NYSE: AN) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:AN
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF189.97
Buy
Reiterated
03/20/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Consumer Cyclical Companies: AutoNation (NYSE: AN), Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM) and Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF189.97
Buy
Initiated
03/04/26
AutoNation reinstated with a Buy at BofAAutoNation reinstated with a Buy at BofA
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Unknown Analyst
Argus Research
Not Ranked
Argus Research
CHF188.35
Buy
Reiterated
10/30/25
Argus Research Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on AutoNation (AN)
Analyst Type
Any
Any
Human Analysts
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Any
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Any
Action
Any
Any
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
UBS
CHF189.16
Buy
Initiated
05/27/26
AutoNation (AN) Gets a Buy from UBS
Citi
CHF217.45CHF232.01
Buy
Assigned
05/14/26
AutoNation price target raised to $287 from $269 at CitiAutoNation price target raised to $287 from $269 at Citi
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF192.39CHF194.01
Buy
Reiterated
05/07/26
AutoNation price target raised to $240 from $238 at Morgan StanleyAutoNation price target raised to $240 from $238 at Morgan Stanley
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Barclays
Barclays
CHF194.01CHF206.14
Buy
Reiterated
05/04/26
Barclays Remains a Buy on AutoNation (AN)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF167.33CHF168.14
Hold
Assigned
05/04/26
AutoNation price target raised to $208 from $207 at Wells FargoAutoNation price target raised to $208 from $207 at Wells Fargo
Seaport Global Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Seaport Global
Seaport Global
Buy
Reiterated
04/12/26
Analysts Conflicted on These Consumer Cyclical Names: AutoNation (NYSE: AN) and Mercedes-Benz Group (Other OTC: MBGAF)
Stephens Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Stephens
Stephens
CHF177.84
Hold
Assigned
04/08/26
AutoNation price target lowered to $220 from $232 at StephensAutoNation price target lowered to $220 from $232 at Stephens
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
CHF242.51
Buy
Reiterated
03/30/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: AutoNation (NYSE: AN) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:AN
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF189.97
Buy
Reiterated
03/20/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Consumer Cyclical Companies: AutoNation (NYSE: AN), Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM) and Viking Holdings (NYSE: VIK)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
CHF189.97
Buy
Initiated
03/04/26
AutoNation reinstated with a Buy at BofAAutoNation reinstated with a Buy at BofA
Argus Research Analyst forecast on CH:AN
Unknown Analyst
Argus Research
Not Ranked
Argus Research
CHF188.35
Buy
Reiterated
10/30/25
Argus Research Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on AutoNation (AN)
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Best Analysts Covering AutoNation

3 Months
Rajat Gupta CFAJ.P. Morgan
Success Rate
6/9 ratings generated profit
67%
Average Return
+6.07%
Copying Rajat Gupta CFA's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 66.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +6.07% per trade.
1 Year
Glenn ChinSeaport Global
Success Rate
4/5 ratings generated profit
80%
Average Return
+16.80%
Copying Glenn Chin's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 80.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +16.80% per trade.
2 Years
Glenn ChinSeaport Global
Success Rate
4/5 ratings generated profit
80%
Average Return
+14.96%
Copying Glenn Chin's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 80.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +14.96% per trade.
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AN Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 26
Jun 26
Strong Buy
0
1
1
1
0
Buy
5
8
9
12
8
Hold
3
3
4
3
3
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
8
12
14
16
11
In the current month, AN has received 8 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, and 0 Sell Ratings. AN average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 201.40.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

AN Financial Forecast

AN Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for AN is $4.29 with a range of $3.98 to $4.89. The previous quarter’s EPS was $3.68. AN beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 58.76% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year AN has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for AN is $4.29 with a range of $3.98 to $4.89. The previous quarter’s EPS was $3.68. AN beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 58.76% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year AN has Performed in-line its overall industry.

AN Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for AN is $5.51B with a range of $5.36B to $5.75B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $5.14B. AN beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.25% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year AN has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for AN is $5.51B with a range of $5.36B to $5.75B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $5.14B. AN beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.25% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year AN has Performed in-line its overall industry.

AN Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:AN’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, AutoNation Inc’s 12-month average price target is 201.40.
    What is CH:AN’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:AN, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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    Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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        Is AutoNation Inc a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        AutoNation Inc has a consensus rating of Strong Buy, which is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
          What is AutoNation Inc’s share price target?
          The average share price target for AutoNation Inc is 201.40. This is based on 8 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is $242.51 ,and the lowest forecast is $168.14. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about AutoNation Inc?
            AutoNation Inc’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 8 Wall Streets Analysts.
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