AutoNation Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:AN) $132.60 +1.93 (+1.48%) (As of 11/28/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$130.35▼$134.4450-Day Range$127.87▼$154.1552-Week Range$99.72▼$182.08Volume479,934 shsAverage Volume646,248 shsMarket Capitalization$5.64 billionP/E Ratio5.68Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$173.71 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media AutoNation MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.20 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside31.0% Upside$173.71 Price TargetShort InterestBearish14.17% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.67Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-12.68%From $22.79 to $19.90 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.83 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector166th out of 200 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry10th out of 19 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAutoNation has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $173.71, AutoNation has a forecasted upside of 31.0% from its current price of $132.60.Amount of Analyst CoverageAutoNation has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted14.17% of the float of AutoNation has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAutoNation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AutoNation has recently increased by 5.46%, 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 N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AN. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAutoNation has a news sentiment score of 0.67. 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 4 news articles for AutoNation this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for AN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added AutoNation to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AutoNation insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.69% of the stock of AutoNation is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions97.22% 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 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AutoNation are expected to decrease by -12.68% in the coming year, from $22.79 to $19.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AutoNation is 5.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 121.85.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AutoNation is 5.68, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 25.86.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAutoNation has a PEG Ratio of 1.07. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAutoNation has a P/B Ratio of 3.04. 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 About AutoNation Stock (NYSE:AN)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. It owns and operates 343 new vehicle franchises from 247 stores located primarily in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region, as well as 55 AutoNation-branded collision centers, 13 AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, 4 AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and 3 parts distribution centers. AutoNation, Inc. was incorporated in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Read More AN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AN Stock News HeadlinesNovember 27, 2023 | stocknews.com3 Auto Stocks That Could Transform into a Financial TriumphNovember 24, 2023 | msn.comWNBA champ Chelsea Gray to hold meet and greet with fans in Las VegasNovember 29, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)[Investor Alert] Potential Breakthrough Medical Tech Investment OpportunityAutonomix has patented technology that can detect and target nerve signals at an accuracy never seen before, a $100B opportunity. Now the team with almost $600M in exits is planning to list Autonomix on the Nasdaq. And you can invest in Autonomix ahead of their intended Nasdaq listing.* *Disclosure: This is a paid advertisement for Autonomix’s Regulation A+ Offering. 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(NYSE:AN) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 28, 2023 | msn.comAutoNation Tops Quarterly Views on Higher New Vehicle, After-Sales RevenueOctober 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 AutoNation Inc Earnings CallOctober 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCompared to Estimates, AutoNation (AN) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsOctober 27, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deAutoNation, Inc.: AutoNation Reports Third Quarter 2023 ResultsSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings10/27/2023Today11/28/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/16/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, 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) 769-6000Fax302-636-5454Employees23,600Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$173.71 High Stock Price Target$245.00 Low Stock Price Target$117.00 Potential Upside/Downside+31.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.20 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$23.35 Trailing P/E Ratio5.68 Forward P/E Ratio5.82 P/E Growth1.07Net Income$1.38 billion Net Margins4.06% Pretax Margin5.40% Return on Equity54.72% Return on Assets10.63% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.78 Current Ratio0.83 Quick Ratio0.25 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$26.99 billion Price / Sales0.21 Cash Flow$33.48 per share Price / Cash Flow3.96 Book Value$43.67 per share Price / Book3.04Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares42,520,000Free Float42,227,000Market Cap$5.64 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.20 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael M. Manley (Age 59)CEO & Director Comp: $6.3MMr. C. Coleman G. Edmunds (Age 58)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.6MMr. Gianluca Camplone (Age 53)Executive VP, Head of Mobility, Business Strategy & Development and COO of Precision Parts Business Comp: $2.49MMr. Thomas A. Szlosek (Age 59)Executive VP & CFO Mr. Jeff M. Parent (Age 58)Chief Operating Officer Ms. Kimberly R. Dees (Age 44)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Derek FiebigVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Richard A. Lennox (Age 58)Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Lisa Esparza (Age 53)Executive VP & Chief Human Resource Officer Mr. David L. Koehler (Age 54)Chief Operating Officer of Non-Franchised Business Comp: $465.15kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCarMaxNYSE:KMXCamping WorldNYSE:CWHChoice Hotels InternationalNYSE:CHHWayfairNYSE:WBoyd GamingNYSE:BYDView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDeutsche Bank AGSold 3,194 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.151%Graham Capital Management L.P.Sold 13,684 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.030%Comerica BankBought 19,258 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.055%Walleye Capital LLCBought 7,900 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.000%Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Bought 2,713 shares on 11/17/2023Ownership: 0.017%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AutoNation stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AutoNation in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" AN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View AN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AutoNation's stock price target for 2024? 5 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for AutoNation's shares. Their AN share price targets range from $117.00 to $245.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $173.71 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AN shares performed in 2023? AutoNation's stock was trading at $107.30 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, AN shares have increased by 23.6% and is now trading at $132.60. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting AutoNation? AutoNation saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,860,000 shares, an increase of 5.5% from the October 31st total of 3,660,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 511,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 7.5 days. Approximately 14.2% of the company's shares are short sold. View AutoNation's Short Interest. When is AutoNation's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, February 16th 2024. View our AN earnings forecast. How were AutoNation's earnings last quarter? AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October, 27th. The company reported $5.54 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $5.42 by $0.12. The business earned $6.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.71 billion. AutoNation had a net margin of 4.06% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 54.72%. AutoNation's revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $6.00 earnings per share. What ETFs hold AutoNation's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of AutoNation (NYSE:AN) stock in their portfolio include Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ETF (GLRY), First Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF (DVLU), Cambria Value and Momentum ETF (VAMO), iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (FOVL), Invesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF (XMVM), Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF (SYLD), SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) and Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF (ECML). What is Mike Jackson's approval rating as AutoNation's CEO? 41 employees have rated AutoNation Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson on Glassdoor.com. Mike Jackson has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees. 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). Who are AutoNation's major shareholders? AutoNation's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include LSV Asset Management (1.99%), Invesco Ltd. (1.78%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.58%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (1.48%), Morgan Stanley (1.41%) and AQR Capital Management LLC (1.25%). Insiders that own company stock include C Coleman Edmunds, Cascade Investment, LLC, Christopher Cade, David B Edelson, Edward S Lampert, George Lawrence Mikan III, James R Bender, Joseph T Lower, Marc G Cannon, Marc G Cannon, Michael J Jackson, Michael J Jackson, Michael Mark Manley, Rick L Burdick and Robert R Grusky. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AutoNation? Shares of AN stock 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. This page (NYSE:AN) was last updated on 11/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding AutoNation, Inc. 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