NYSE:AN AutoNation Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding AutoNation, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $117.91 +1.12 (+0.96%) (As of 07/6/2022 09:34 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$116.85▼$117.9150-Day Range$104.77▼$126.1452-Week Range$95.06▼$133.48Volume417 shsAverage Volume634,608 shsMarket Capitalization$7.24 billionP/E Ratio5.46Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$146.71 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media AutoNation MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.71 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.6% Upside$146.71 Price TargetShort InterestBearish18.51% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.39Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$92.72 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-11.25%From $23.20 to $20.59 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.2.25 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector94th out of 284 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry8th out of 28 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAutoNation has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.71, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $146.71, AutoNation has a forecasted upside of 25.6% from its current price of $116.79.Amount of Analyst CoverageAutoNation has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted18.51% of the float of AutoNation has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAutoNation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AutoNation has recently increased by 5.20%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAutoNation does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAutoNation does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AN. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAutoNation has a news sentiment score of 0.39. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for AutoNation this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Social Mentions This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 reddit mentions for AutoNation this week, compared to 1 mention on an average week.Search InterestOnly 21 people have searched for AN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -22% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added AutoNation to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AutoNation insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $92,720,042.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.64% of the stock of AutoNation is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions84.44% of the stock of AutoNation is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AutoNation are expected to decrease by -11.25% in the coming year, from $23.20 to $20.59 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AutoNation is 5.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 80.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AutoNation is 5.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 26.92.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAutoNation has a PEG Ratio of 0.20. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAutoNation has a P/B Ratio of 3.22. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive AN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AutoNation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address About AutoNation (NYSE:AN) StockAutoNation, 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.Read More AN Stock News HeadlinesJuly 5, 2022 | streetinsider.comForm 4 AUTONATION, INC. For: Jun 30 Filed by: LAMPERT EDWARD S - StreetInsider.comJuly 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAutoNation Announces Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2022July 1, 2022 | nasdaq.comAuto Market Quite Resilient Right Now: Here's Why - NasdaqJune 30, 2022 | nasdaq.comLithia's (LAD) Latest Buyouts to Add $950M in Annual Sales - NasdaqJune 30, 2022 | stocknews.com4 Mid-Cap Stocks That are Still CheapJune 30, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comAutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) Major Shareholder Edward S. Lampert Sells 4,587 Shares of StockJune 29, 2022 | streetinsider.comForm 4 AUTONATION, INC. For: Jun 24 Filed by: LAMPERT EDWARD S - StreetInsider.comJune 27, 2022 | seekingalpha.comInvesting In a Recession: Top 3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks - Seeking AlphaJune 25, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comAutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) Receives $146.71 Average Target Price from BrokeragesJune 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCarvana Sought to Disrupt Auto Sales. 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(NYSE:AN) StockJune 17, 2022 | nasdaq.comeBay (EBAY) to Attract Collectible Enthusiasts With eBay Live - NasdaqJune 16, 2022 | nasdaq.comApogee (APOG) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards? - NasdaqJune 16, 2022 | nasdaq.comInteresting AN Put And Call Options For August 19th - NasdaqJune 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think AutoNation (AN) Could Surge 30%: Read This Before Placing a BetJune 15, 2022 | investors.comAutoNation Stock Has Five Quarters Above 100% EPS Growth - Investor's Business DailyJune 15, 2022 | nasdaq.comIs AutoNation (AN) Stock a Buy After Yesterday's Price Dip? - NasdaqJune 14, 2022 | nasdaq.comAutoNation Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for ANSee More Headlines Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNYSE:AN CUSIP05329W10 CIK350698 Webwww.autonation.com Phone(954) 769-6000Fax302-636-5454Employees22,200Year FoundedN/ACompany Calendar Last Earnings4/21/2022Today7/06/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)7/18/2022Fiscal Year End12/31/2022Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$146.71 High Stock Price Forecast$185.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$107.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+24.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.71428571428571 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$21.60 Trailing P/E Ratio5.46 Forward P/E Ratio5.08 P/E Growth0.2Net Income$1.37 billion Net Margins5.60% Pretax Margin7.38% Return on Equity59.93% Return on Assets17.10% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.51 Current Ratio1.16 Quick Ratio0.55 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$25.84 billion Price / Sales0.28 Cash Flow$24.41 per share Price / Cash Flow4.83 Book Value$36.27 per share Price / Book3.25Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares61,370,000Free Float60,979,000Market Cap$7.24 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.13 AutoNation Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AutoNation stock right now? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AutoNation in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" AutoNation stock. View analyst ratings for AutoNation or view top-rated stocks. What is AutoNation's stock price forecast for 2022? 7 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for AutoNation's stock. Their AN stock forecasts range from $107.00 to $185.00. On average, they expect AutoNation's share price to reach $146.71 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 24.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for AutoNation or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How has AutoNation's stock price performed in 2022? AutoNation's stock was trading at $116.85 at the start of the year. Since then, AN stock has increased by 0.9% and is now trading at $117.91. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. When is AutoNation's next earnings date? AutoNation is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 21st 2022. View our earnings forecast for AutoNation. How were AutoNation's earnings last quarter? AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced its earnings results on Thursday, April, 21st. The company reported $5.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.39 by $0.39. The firm earned $6.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.51 billion. AutoNation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 59.93% and a net margin of 5.60%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 14.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.79 EPS. View AutoNation's earnings history. How will AutoNation's stock buyback program work? AutoNation announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Thursday, October 21st 2021, which permits the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 10.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued. Who are AutoNation's key executives? AutoNation's management team includes the following people: Mr. Michael M. Manley, CEO & Director (Age 58, Pay $1.81M)Mr. Joseph T. Lower, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 55, Pay $2.18M)Mr. C. Coleman G. Edmunds, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 57, Pay $1.69M) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Marc Cannon, Exec. VP & Chief Customer Experience Officer (Age 60, Pay $2.03M) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Christopher R. Cade, Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 55)Ankur Shah, Director of Investor RelationsMr. David L. Koehler, Chief Operating Officer of Non-Franchised Bus.Mr. Steve Kwak, Chief Operating Officer of Franchised Bus.Mr. Gianluca Camplone, Exec. VP, Head of Mobility, Bus. Strategy & Devel. and COO of Precision Parts Bus. What is Mike Jackson's approval rating as AutoNation's CEO? 41 employees have rated AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson on Glassdoor.com. Mike Jackson has an approval rating of 67% among AutoNation's employees. Who are some of AutoNation's key competitors? Some companies that are related to AutoNation include O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), AutoZone (AZO), CarMax (KMX), Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Lithia Motors (LAD), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Monro (MNRO), Sonic Automotive (SAH) and America's Car-Mart (CRMT). View all of AN's competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of AutoNation own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AutoNation investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), General Motors (GM), Micron Technology (MU), American International Group (AIG), Best Buy (BBY), Ford Motor (F), Tesla (TSLA), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Bank of America (BAC). What is AutoNation's stock symbol? AutoNation trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AN." How do I buy shares of AutoNation? Shares of AN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is AutoNation's stock price today? One share of AN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $117.91. How much money does AutoNation make? AutoNation (NYSE:AN) has a market capitalization of $7.24 billion and generates $25.84 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $1.37 billion in net income (profit) each year or $21.60 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does AutoNation have? AutoNation employs 22,200 workers across the globe. How can I contact AutoNation? AutoNation's mailing address is 200 SW 1ST AVE SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL, 33301. The official website for AutoNation is www.autonation.com. The company can be reached via phone at (954) 769-6000, via email at quartaror@autonation.com, or via fax at 302-636-5454. This page (NYSE:AN) was last updated on 7/6/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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