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Autonation (AN)
NYSE:AN
AN Stock Chart & Stats
$216.65
-$1.48(-0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$216.65
-$1.48(-0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$148.33 - $228.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.93K
Average Volume (3M)358.27K
Market Cap
$7.80B
Enterprise Value$17.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$124.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Apr 16, 2026Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.08
Shares Outstanding36,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume583,097
30 Day Avg. Volume358,267
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)2.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio-491.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$248.60Price Target Upside14.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Gross MarginTotal gross margin exceeded expectations, contributing to positive financial results.
Same-store Sales GrowthSignificantly stronger same-store sales across all segments drive a positive performance.
Share BuybacksFocused capital allocation on share buybacks indicates a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Bears Say
AutoNation News
AN FAQ
What was Autonation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Autonation lowest stock price was $148.33 and its highest was $228.92 in the past 12 months.
What is Autonation’s market cap?
Autonation’s market cap is $7.80B.
When is Autonation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Autonation’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 16, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Autonation’s earnings last quarter?
Autonation released its earnings results on Feb 06, 2026. The company reported $5.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.852 by $0.228.
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.
How many shares outstanding does Autonation have?
Autonation has 36,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Autonation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Autonation reported an EPS of $5.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $4.852. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.191%.
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
AutoNation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$248.60 (14.75% Upside)
$248.60 (14.75% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AN Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 37.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 90%
Bearish news 10%
Bearish news 10%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of near-term headwinds and strong full-year operational and financial achievements. While AutoNation faced a notable Q4 decline in new unit volumes (driven heavily by electrified powertrain pullbacks and tougher comps), the company delivered meaningful full-year progress: revenue growth, double-digit adjusted EPS growth (16%), record adjusted free cash flow (up ~39%), disciplined capital deployment (>$1.5 billion including $785 million of buybacks and $460 million of M&A), and record aftersales and CFS results. Management articulated constructive operating initiatives (AN Finance scale-up, technician hiring, internal vehicle sourcing) and maintained a healthy balance sheet. On balance, the positives (sustained cash flow, EPS growth, aftersales/CFS records, financing portfolio traction, disciplined cap allocation) outweigh the quarter-specific challenges and market uncertainties.View all AN earnings summariesAN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$248.60
▲(14.75% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.95% Insiders
18.51% Mutual Funds
0.99% Other Institutional Investors
59.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors