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$176.25 - $228.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.93K
Average Volume (3M)390.01K
Market Cap
$6.36B
Enterprise Value$16.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$120.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.2
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
5.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.63
Shares Outstanding33,461,494
10 Day Avg. Volume347,503
30 Day Avg. Volume390,008
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 Cap2.63
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.47
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$245.63Price Target Upside18.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)21.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftersales ProfitabilityAutoNation's record aftersales gross profit and near-49% aftersales margin reflect a durable, high-margin service business. Recurring maintenance, warranty and parts revenues are less cyclical than vehicle sales, aided by technician headcount growth, supporting margins and stable cash generation through downturns.
AutoNation Finance ScalingRapid scaling of captive finance provides recurring, higher-margin earnings and diversified cash flow. A $2.45B portfolio and ABS funding improve capital stability and reduce liquidity reliance on wholesale/floorplan cycles, creating a structural earnings stream that compounds with originations.
Capital Allocation And Funding DisciplineConsistent share buybacks and a leverage level within target signal disciplined capital allocation and improving funding profile. Active buybacks return capital when operations permit, while maintaining targeted leverage preserves access to markets and supports long-term shareholder value creation.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Cash ConversionA sustained shift to negative free cash flow versus prior years highlights weakening cash conversion and larger working‑capital swings. Persistent negative FCF increases reliance on external financing, constrains reinvestment or buybacks, and raises vulnerability to inventory or cycle shocks.
Elevated Historical LeverageHistorically high leverage magnifies exposure to credit conditions and interest cost increases. Even with recent improvement, elevated debt-to-equity and cyclical sales mean the balance sheet provides limited cushion in downturns, constraining strategic flexibility and increasing refinancing risk.
New-vehicle Volume Decline & SG&A PressureA structural drop in new-vehicle volumes and elevated SG&A from strategic investments compress margins. Sustained lower unit volumes reduce scale leverage while higher operating expense ratios limit margin recovery, forcing trade-offs between marketing/investment and short-term profitability.
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AN FAQ
What was AutoNation Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
AutoNation Inc lowest stock price was $176.25 and its highest was $228.92 in the past 12 months.
What is AutoNation Inc’s market cap?
AutoNation Inc’s market cap is $6.36B.
When is AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 52 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 5.46.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$245.63 (18.09% Upside)
$245.63 (18.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AN Sentiment 70%
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 ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.3%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.19%
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
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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
$245.63
▲(18.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.25% Insiders
19.51% Mutual Funds
21.02% Other Institutional Investors
37.13% Public Companies and
Individual Investors