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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)373.73K
Market Cap
$6.38B
Enterprise Value$16.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$120.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.3
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
5.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.63
Shares Outstanding33,461,494
10 Day Avg. Volume369,532
30 Day Avg. Volume373,730
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 Cap2.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$243.60Price Target Upside17.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)21.56
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High‑margin AftersalesAftersales generates recurring, service‑based revenue with substantially higher margins than vehicle retailing. A record $593M quarter and ~48.6% margin indicate durable, annuity‑style cash flows, reduced cyclicality, and long‑term margin support as vehicles in service create ongoing service and parts demand.
Scaled Finance Platform (AN Finance)A scaled captive/finance platform builds a recurring, high‑return earnings stream and enhances per‑unit profitability via F&I penetration. Portfolio growth to ~$2.45B and early profits show structural diversification of earnings, improved funding (ABS issuance) and higher lifetime customer value through cross‑sell.
Disciplined Capital Allocation & Improved FundingAggressive buybacks combined with targeted leverage within stated 2–3x range show management discipline on capital allocation. Maintaining investment‑grade funding and executing ABS and buybacks gives long‑term optionality to return capital, invest in operations, and support AutoNation Finance scaling.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash Flow TrendPersistent negative free cash flow signals deteriorating cash conversion and greater reliance on external financing or asset sales to fund buybacks, capex and working capital. Over months this elevates liquidity and refinancing risk and reduces cushion for cyclical downturns or incremental investments.
New Vehicle Volume & BEV Mix PressureSustained declines in new vehicle units and severe BEV demand weakness compress per‑unit gross profit and upset product mix. For a dealer network, lower new volume reduces showroom throughput, dealer incentives and OEM allocations, creating durable headwinds to top‑line growth and margin stability.
Elevated Historical LeverageHistorically high leverage increases interest‑rate sensitivity and limits strategic flexibility. Even with recent improvement, elevated debt levels raise refinancing risk and could force tradeoffs between deleveraging, buybacks and capex, constraining long‑term investment in stores, digital platforms, and service capacity.
AutoNation News
AN FAQ
What was AutoNation Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
AutoNation Inc lowest stock price was $176.62 and its highest was $228.92 in the past 12 months.
What is AutoNation Inc’s market cap?
AutoNation Inc’s market cap is $6.38B.
When is AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 7 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 5.44.
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
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:
$243.60 (17.12% Upside)
$243.60 (17.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
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 ▼ 3.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.29%
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. 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 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
$243.60
▲(17.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.25% Insiders
18.79% Mutual Funds
0.09% Other Institutional Investors
58.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors