Autonation (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$173.26 - $228.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.93K
Average Volume (3M)407.16K
Market Cap
$6.78B
Enterprise Value$17.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$120.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.2
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
5.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)18.63
Shares Outstanding33,461,494
10 Day Avg. Volume360,540
30 Day Avg. Volume407,163
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 Cap2.55
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.63
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.60
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$243.13Price Target Upside16.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)21.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.86B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High‑margin Aftersales BusinessAftersales is a recurring, high‑margin revenue stream: record gross profit and near‑50% aftersales margin indicate durable cash generation less tied to new‑vehicle cycles. Technician capacity growth and stronger customer‑pay/warranty mix support long‑term margin resilience and stable cash flow.
Scaling Captive Finance (AutoNation Finance)A growing in‑house finance platform creates recurring, annuity‑like income and higher per‑unit profitability. A $2.45B portfolio with ABS funding enhances funding diversity and margins, diversifying earnings away from cyclical vehicle retail and improving long‑term revenue stability.
Disciplined Capital Allocation And Improved FundingMaintaining target leverage while executing sizable buybacks and improving funding via ABS shows disciplined capital allocation. Reduced floorplan cost and targeted leverage enhance financial flexibility, supporting investments and shareholder returns over the medium term without destabilizing the balance sheet.
Bears Say
Deteriorating Free Cash FlowSustained negative free cash flow signals weaker cash conversion and heightened sensitivity to working capital and inventory cycles. Over months this can limit the company's ability to fund operations, capital expenditure, or buybacks internally and increase reliance on external financing.
New‑vehicle Volume Weakness And BEV DeclineProlonged drops in new‑vehicle volumes and severe BEV weakness reduce top‑line scale and dealer throughput. Structural shifts in EV demand and uneven recovery across segments can depress unit economics, hurt gross profit leverage, and raise per‑unit fixed costs for months to come.
Elevated SG&A Versus Target Compresses MarginsSustained higher SG&A driven by marketing and structural investments reduces operating leverage and compresses margins. If elevated expense ratios persist absent offsetting gross profit gains, they will limit operating income expansion and constrain durable free cash flow generation.
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AN FAQ
What was Autonation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Autonation lowest stock price was $173.26 and its highest was $228.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Autonation’s market cap?
Autonation’s market cap is $6.78B.
When is Autonation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Autonation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Autonation’s earnings last quarter?
Autonation 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Autonation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Autonation pay dividends?
Autonation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Autonation’s EPS estimate?
Autonation’s EPS estimate is 5.45.
How many shares outstanding does Autonation have?
Autonation has 33,461,494 shares outstanding.
What happened to Autonation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Autonation 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?
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
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$243.13 (16.89% Upside)
$243.13 (16.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AN Sentiment 71%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 232.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Company Description
Autonation
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
$243.13
▲(16.89% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.22% Insiders
18.85% Mutual Funds
2.87% Other Institutional Investors
56.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors