AutoNation, Inc.

AutoNation, Inc.

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$190.25

-0.23%
Consumer CyclicalAuto - Dealerships

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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$6.37B
EPS17.2600
P/E Ratio11.02
Earnings Date07/24/2026
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AutoNation, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that AN stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 233.80, with estimates ranging from a low of 208.00 to a high of 255.00.

Lowest Target
208.00
9.33%
Consensus Target
233.80
22.89%
Highest Target
255.00
34.03%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 233.80, with estimates ranging from a low of 208.00 to a high of 255.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+22.9%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

20.1% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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AutoNation, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
27.63B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
28.58B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
28.21B - 28.96B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.4%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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AutoNation, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
649.10M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
864.61M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
835.14M - 894.07M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+33.2%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread7%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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AutoNation, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
17.26
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$21.24
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$20.72 - $22.19
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+23.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread7%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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AutoNation, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
1.25B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.70B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.68B - 1.72B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+35.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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AutoNation, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
1.50B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.94B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.91B - 1.97B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+28.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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AutoNation, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
3.36B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
3.34B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
3.30B - 3.39B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-0.6%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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AutoNation, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $512K worth of AN shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

2.5K

512.26K

Net Activity

-512K

-$512K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
DK

Dees Kimberly

Officer: Svp & Cao

2.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$512K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $512K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$512K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Persistent selling pressure: Consistent insider selling with weak buy/sell ratio suggests insiders may be capitalizing on current valuation. Exercise caution and review recent earnings quality and management commentary.