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NYSE:AN

AutoNation - AN Stock Forecast, Price & News

$127.43
+0.88 (+0.70%)
(As of 03/20/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$126.90
$131.94
50-Day Range
$109.88
$157.30
52-Week Range
$94.92
$158.30
Volume
869,485 shs
Average Volume
844,731 shs
Market Capitalization
$5.98 billion
P/E Ratio
5.25
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$152.38

AutoNation MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.38 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.6% Upside
$152.38 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
20.50% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.50mentions of AutoNation in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$54.58 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-4.88%
From $20.69 to $19.68 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.90 out of 5 stars

Retail/Wholesale Sector

146th out of 207 stocks

Automotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry

11th out of 22 stocks


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About AutoNation (NYSE:AN) Stock

AutoNation, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive products and services. It operates through the following segments: Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and Corporate & Other. The Domestic segment comprises retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. The Import segment includes retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Toyota, Honda, Subaru, and Nissan. The Premium Luxury segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured primarily by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, and Jaguar Land Rover. The franchises in each segment also sell used vehicles, parts and automotive repair and maintenance services, and automotive finance and insurance products. The Corporate & Other segment comprises other businesses, including collision centers, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, auction operations, and parts distribution centers. The company was founded by Steven Richard Berrard and Harry Wayne Huizenga Sr. in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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AN Stock News Headlines

2 Auto Dealers Booking Record Profits
The auto industry's shift to lower volume, higher-margin cars creates a systemic shortage of new cars. And margins at dealers have exploded. Is it sustainable?
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AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) EVP Sells $1,323,338.95 in Stock
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AutoNation: Driving What Matters, Cannibal
Q4 2022 AutoNation Inc Earnings Call
Auto Dealers See Mixed Signals
AutoNation profit easily tops expectations
AutoNation Expects Used-Car Price Drop as Volumes Recover
AutoNation Completes the Acquisition of RepairSmith
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AN Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/17/2023
Today
3/21/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/20/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations
Sub-Industry
Automotive Retail
CUSIP
05329W10
Employees
23,600
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$152.38
High Stock Price Forecast
$238.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$96.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+19.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.38
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.38 billion
Pretax Margin
6.79%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$26.99 billion
Cash Flow
$32.51 per share
Book Value
$41.31 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
46,599,000
Market Cap
$5.98 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.11

Key Executives

  • Michael Mark Manley
    Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Joseph Thomas Lower
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • C. Coleman EdmundsC. Coleman Edmunds
    Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel
  • Gianluca Camplone
    COO-Precision Parts Business & Executive VP
  • Lisa Esparza
    Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP













AN Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell AutoNation stock right now?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AutoNation in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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.
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What is AutoNation's stock price forecast for 2023?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for AutoNation's shares. Their AN share price forecasts range from $96.00 to $238.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $152.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have AN shares performed in 2023?

AutoNation's stock was trading at $107.30 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AN stock has increased by 18.8% and is now trading at $127.43.
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Are investors shorting AutoNation?

AutoNation saw a decline in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 5,770,000 shares, a decline of 14.5% from the February 13th total of 6,750,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 824,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 7.0 days. Approximately 20.5% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is AutoNation's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 20th 2023.
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How were AutoNation's earnings last quarter?

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February, 17th. The company reported $6.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.89 by $0.48. The business earned $6.70 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.52 billion. AutoNation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 62.12% and a net margin of 5.10%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 1.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $5.76 earnings per share.

How will AutoNation's stock buyback program work?

AutoNation declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Thursday, October 21st 2021, which authorizes the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase up to 10.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

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).

What is AutoNation's stock symbol?

AutoNation trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AN."

Who are AutoNation's major shareholders?

AutoNation's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.06%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (2.25%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (2.06%), AQR Capital Management LLC (2.05%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.57%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.12%). 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, Marc G Cannon, Marc G Cannon, Michael J Jackson, Michael J Jackson, Rick L Burdick and Robert R Grusky.
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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.
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What is AutoNation's stock price today?

One share of AN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $127.43.

How much money does AutoNation make?

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) has a market capitalization of $5.98 billion and generates $26.99 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $1.38 billion in net income (profit) each year or $24.29 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does AutoNation have?

The company employs 23,600 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 the company 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 3/21/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff