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AutoNation Inc (AN)
NYSE:AN
AN Stock Chart & Stats
$195.16
-$1.48(-0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$195.16
-$1.48(-0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$148.33 - $228.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.93K
Average Volume (3M)477.17K
Market Cap
$6.77B
Enterprise Value$16.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$58.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.4
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Apr 16, 2026EPS Estimate
4.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.08
Shares Outstanding34,710,537
10 Day Avg. Volume398,012
30 Day Avg. Volume477,170
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 Cap2.48
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.80
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$236.00Price Target Upside20.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)21.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$28.22B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Market LeadershipAutoNation's scale as the largest U.S. automotive retailer underpins durable advantages: broad dealership network, strong OEM relationships, and diversified revenue across sales, services and financing. That footprint supports procurement leverage, pricing flexibility and local market density that persist through cycles.
Strong Free Cash Flow & Capital ReturnsSizable adjusted free cash flow and disciplined deployment (>$1.5B in 2025 including $785M buybacks and ~$460M M&A) provide lasting financial optionality. This supports continued reinvestment, buybacks, and acquisitions without relying solely on external funding, cushioning the business versus cyclical dips.
Aftersales & Financial Services StrengthRecord aftersales gross profit and expanding Customer Financial Services create higher-margin, recurring revenue streams that are less cyclical than new-vehicle sales. Scaling AN Finance (portfolio >$2.2B) and higher finance penetration diversify earnings and improve long-term margin stability and cash conversion.
Bears Say
Margin Compression & Cash VolatilityMargins and cash generation have materially weakened from peak-cycle levels with operating cash flow down sharply (from ~$1.6B+ in 2021–22 to ~$315M in 2024) and free cash flow negative in 2024. That multi-year deterioration reduces resilience to downturns and limits predictable internal funding for growth.
Elevated LeverageMaterial leverage in 2022–2024 amplifies downside risk if vehicle demand or credit conditions worsen. High debt levels can pressure interest costs and constrain strategic flexibility, making the company more sensitive to cyclical revenue declines despite historically strong ROE driven partly by that leverage.
New-Vehicle & EV Demand WeaknessSignificant recent volume declines, especially a steep EV sales drop and lower used‑vehicle profitability, highlight structural demand and affordability headwinds. Because AutoNation is volume-sensitive, persistent new-unit weakness or slower EV adoption could materially pressure revenue and unit profitability over the medium term.
AutoNation News
AN FAQ
What was AutoNation Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
AutoNation Inc lowest stock price was $148.33 and its highest was $228.92 in the past 12 months.
What is AutoNation Inc’s market cap?
AutoNation Inc’s market cap is $6.77B.
When is AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
AutoNation Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 16, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were AutoNation Inc’s earnings last quarter?
AutoNation Inc 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 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 4.98.
How many shares outstanding does AutoNation Inc have?
AutoNation Inc has 34,710,537 shares outstanding.
What happened to AutoNation Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AutoNation Inc 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 Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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AutoNation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$236.00 (20.93% Upside)
$236.00 (20.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 232.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 31.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 31.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.94%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.41%
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
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
$236.00
▲(20.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.18% Insiders
19.37% Mutual Funds
10.48% Other Institutional Investors
48.18% Public Companies and
Individual Investors