Autohome (ATHM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Autohome Inc. operates as a leading online destination for automotive consumers in China, offering a comprehensive suite of digital resources designed to support the research, purchase and ownership experiences of car buyers. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company’s platform delivers detailed car model information, pricing data, expert and user reviews, and real-time market insights. Through an intuitive web interface and mobile applications, Autohome connects prospective buyers with a network of dealerships, manufacturers and service providers, facilitating informed decision-making throughout the vehicle acquisition process.

The company’s product portfolio encompasses a broad range of services, including extensive new and used car listings, interactive vehicle configurators, video test drives, panoramic photography and virtual reality experiences. Autohome’s editorial team and community contributors produce in-depth reviews, comparison guides and industry news, while proprietary data analytics tools monitor pricing trends, inventory availability and consumer sentiment. Advertising solutions and lead generation services offered to automakers and dealerships provide targeted marketing opportunities and drive online-to-offline sales conversions.

Serving more than 200 cities across China, Autohome has cultivated partnerships with domestic and international automakers, financial institutions, insurance companies and service centers. Its mobile applications have garnered significant download volumes, reflecting strong user engagement and high retention rates among both first-time buyers and automotive enthusiasts. The platform’s localized content and dealer network continue to expand into second- and third-tier cities, reinforcing Autohome’s position as a market leader in China’s rapidly evolving digital automotive landscape.

Autohome went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 2013 under the ticker symbol ATHM, marking a milestone in its growth trajectory. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer William Bin Wu, who co-founded the business and has overseen its strategic expansion and product innovation since inception. Supported by an experienced management team with deep expertise in technology, media and automotive commerce, Autohome remains focused on enhancing user experience, strengthening industry partnerships and driving long-term value in China’s dynamic automotive market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $27.40 to $28.42
• 50-Day Range: $24.50 to $27.91
• 52-Week Range: $21.89 to $34.70
• Volume: 261,310 shs
• Average Volume: 453,006 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.35 billion
• P/E Ratio: 15.45
• Dividend Yield: 4.04%
• Price Target: $32.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Autohome Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Autohome scored higher than 59% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 391st out of 665 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Autohome has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Autohome has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: -1.09%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Autohome are expected to decrease by -1.09% in the coming year, from $1.84 to $1.82 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Autohome is 15.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Autohome is 15.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 33.61.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Autohome has a P/B Ratio of 1.06. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.31% of the float of Autohome has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Autohome has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Autohome has recently decreased by 0.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Autohome is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.05%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Autohome does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Autohome is 62.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Autohome will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.09% next year. This indicates that Autohome will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.31% of the float of Autohome has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Autohome has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Autohome has recently decreased by 0.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.59

News Sentiment

Autohome has a news sentiment score of 0.59. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Autohome this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Autohome insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.70% of the stock of Autohome is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

63.08% of the stock of Autohome is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ATHM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ATHM shares performed this year?

Autohome's stock was trading at $25.95 at the start of the year. Since then, ATHM shares have increased by 7.8% and is now trading at $27.97.

How were Autohome's earnings last quarter?

Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 20th. The information services provider reported $0.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.01. The information services provider earned $244.33 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $243.26 million. Autohome had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.52% and a net margin of 22.97%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Autohome doing a stock buyback?

Autohome's board authorized a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, September 4th 2024, which allows the company to repurchase $0 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This allows the company to buy shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Autohome's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Autohome include Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (1.71%), Polunin Capital Partners Ltd (0.99%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.07%) and Swedbank AB (0.03%).

How do I buy shares of Autohome?

Shares of ATHM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Autohome own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Autohome investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Meta Platforms (META), JD.com (JD), Baidu (BIDU), Netflix (NFLX), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/20/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ATHM
• CIK: 1527636
• Web: www.autohome.com.cn
• Phone: 861059857001
• Fax: 86-10-5985-7400
• Employees: 4,415
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Autohome: $32.00
• High Price Target: $36.00
• Low Price Target: $28.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +15.3%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.81
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 15.33
• Forward P/E Ratio: 15.08
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $245.52 million
• Net Margins: 22.97%
• Pretax Margin: 23.46%
• Return on Equity: 7.52%
• Return on Assets: 5.94%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 7.37
• Quick Ratio: 7.37

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $964.42 million
• Price / Sales: 3.45
• Cash Flow: $2.45 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 11.34
• Book Value: $26.32 per share
• Price / Book: 1.05

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 119,820,000
• Free Float: 112,992,000
• Market Cap: $3.32 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.02