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ATHM Stock Chart & Stats
$18.72
-$0.39(-1.46%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$18.72
-$0.39(-1.46%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.57 - $29.92
Previous CloseN/A
Volume115.14K
Average Volume (3M)688.87K
Market Cap
$2.46B
Enterprise Value$2.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$18.41B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$56.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.5
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)25.70
Shares Outstanding127,346,900
10 Day Avg. Volume554,801
30 Day Avg. Volume688,867
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)2.92
P/FCF Ratio23.72
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.89
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.49
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.70Price Target Upside-5.45% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)8.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Exceptionally Conservative Balance SheetA near-zero debt profile and large equity cushion materially reduce financial distress risk and preserve strategic optionality. Over a 2–6 month horizon this balance sheet enables sustained capital returns or opportunistic investment without pressuring liquidity, supporting durable resilience through industry cycles.
Substantial Liquidity And Disciplined Capital ReturnsA large cash/investment buffer plus active buybacks and a committed dividend policy signal both capacity and discipline in capital allocation. This strengthens investor protections, funds pilot investments and supports payout continuity even if operating cash temporarily weakens, enhancing long-term shareholder alignment.
AI Integration And Product Upgrade RoadmapEmbedding LLMs and AIGC into content and operations can sustainably improve relevance, reduce content costs and enable smarter lead matching. Over months this raises monetization potential and operational efficiency for a content-led marketplace, strengthening competitive differentiation as features scale and feed network effects.
Bears Say
Sharp Earnings DeclineA >50% year-over-year EPS drop signals meaningful pressure on profitability drivers. If sustained, this reduces internally generated capital for reinvestment and dividends, raises execution scrutiny on new initiatives and limits margin of error during cyclical demand weakness, impairing durable cash-generating capacity.
Gross Margin Compression And Multi-year Margin ErosionDeclining gross margins, alongside a longer-term fall in EBITDA margin, indicate weakening unit economics and pricing or cost pressures. Persistent margin erosion undermines free cash flow conversion and ROE, making it harder to sustain dividends or fund strategic pivots without offsetting efficiency gains or pricing power restoration.
Early-stage Monetization And Execution Risk For New InitiativesPilots for e-commerce, used-car and cross-border platforms remain nascent with limited monetization evidence. Execution and scaling risk may delay revenue diversification; combined with a weak auto market, this creates a structural timing risk to material revenue contributions and to the company’s pivot to a full-service ecosystem.
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ATHM FAQ
What was AutoHome Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
AutoHome Inc. lowest stock price was $15.57 and its highest was $29.92 in the past 12 months.
What is AutoHome Inc.’s market cap?
AutoHome Inc.’s market cap is $2.46B.
When is AutoHome Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
AutoHome Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were AutoHome Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
AutoHome Inc. released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported $0.056 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.228 by -$0.172.
Is AutoHome Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AutoHome Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does AutoHome Inc. pay dividends?
AutoHome Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.66 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0%. See more information on AutoHome Inc. dividends here
What is AutoHome Inc.’s EPS estimate?
AutoHome Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.29.
How many shares outstanding does AutoHome Inc. have?
AutoHome Inc. has 127,346,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to AutoHome Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AutoHome Inc. reported an EPS of $0.056 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.228. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.622%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AutoHome Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ATHM
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
AutoHome Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$17.70 (-5.45% Downside)
$17.70 (-5.45% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
ATHM Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 38.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $151.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
AutoHome Inc.
Autohome Inc. functions as a premier digital hub for automotive enthusiasts and buyers across the People's Republic of China. The company delivers a wealth of interactive content and practical tools via its three core websites—autohome.com.cn, che168.com, and ttpai.cn—accessible across various platforms including personal computers, mobile devices, dedicated applications, and mini-programs. Its service portfolio encompasses comprehensive media solutions, featuring advertising campaigns for major automakers and localized marketing initiatives. Additionally, Autohome offers robust lead generation services, which include subscription packages for dealerships, promotional opportunities for independent dealers, and extensive platforms for listing used vehicles, among other related offerings. Beyond these, Autohome operates the "Autohome Mall," an integrated online marketplace where users can research vehicle information, acquire discount coupons directly from manufacturers, and finalize vehicle purchases. The company also supplies valuable data products and maintains an active online bidding platform specifically for pre-owned cars. Furthermore, it earns commissions by enabling and facilitating transactions for auto financing and insurance products through its ecosystem. Established in 2008, the company was initially named Sequel Limited before adopting its current moniker, Autohome Inc., in October 2011. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Beijing, China.
ATHM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.70
▼(-5.45% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.35% Insiders
2.33% Mutual Funds
0.35% Other Institutional Investors
87.84% Public Companies and
Individual Investors