AutoNation Stock Forecast, Price & News

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is AutoNation a buy right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AutoNation in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AutoNation stock. 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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How has AutoNation's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

AutoNation's stock was trading at $37.87 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, AN stock has increased by 240.9% and is now trading at $129.09.
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Are investors shorting AutoNation?

AutoNation saw a increase in short interest in October. As of October 29th, there was short interest totaling 5,280,000 shares, an increase of 18.1% from the October 14th total of 4,470,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,120,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 4.7 days. Approximately 12.8% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is AutoNation's next earnings date?

AutoNation is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 15th 2022.
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How were AutoNation's earnings last quarter?

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 20th. The company reported $5.12 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $4.20 by $0.92. The company earned $6.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.29 billion. AutoNation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 41.00% and a net margin of 4.54%. AutoNation's quarterly revenue was up 18.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.38 EPS.
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How will AutoNation's stock buyback program work?

AutoNation announced that its Board of Directors has authorized 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 buy up to 10.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

What price target have analysts set for AN?

7 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for AutoNation's shares. Their forecasts range from $75.00 to $185.00. On average, they expect AutoNation's stock price to reach $129.29 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.2% from the stock's current price.
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Who are AutoNation's key executives?

AutoNation's management team includes the following people:

• Michael Mark Manley, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• James R. Bender, President & Chief Operating Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Joseph Thomas Lower, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Coleman G. Edmunds, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel (LinkedIn Profile)
• Christopher R. Cade, Chief Accounting Officer & Senior Vice President

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).
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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 a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.75%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.30%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (2.89%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.97%), Invesco Ltd. (1.55%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.16%). Company insiders that own AutoNation stock include C Coleman Edmunds, Cascade Investment, LLC, Cheryl Miller, Christopher Cade, David B Edelson, Edward S Lampert, James R Bender, Marc G Cannon, Marc G Cannon, Michael J Jackson, Michael J Jackson, Rick L Burdick, Robert R Grusky and Steven L Gerard.
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Which institutional investors are selling AutoNation stock?

AN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., BlackRock Inc., Geode Capital Management LLC, Invesco Ltd., Voloridge Investment Management LLC, Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC, Private Management Group Inc., and PEAK6 Investments LLC. Company insiders that have sold AutoNation company stock in the last year include C Coleman Edmunds, Cascade Investment, LLC, Christopher Cade, David B Edelson, Edward S Lampert, James R Bender, Marc G Cannon, Michael J Jackson, Rick L Burdick, and Robert R Grusky.
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Which institutional investors are buying AutoNation stock?

AN stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Point72 Asset Management L.P., Barclays PLC, Marshall Wace LLP, and WINTON GROUP Ltd.
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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.
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What is AutoNation's stock price today?

One share of AN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $129.09.

How much money does AutoNation make?

AutoNation has a market capitalization of $8.46 billion and generates $20.39 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $381.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $14.53 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does AutoNation have?

AutoNation employs 21,600 workers across the globe.

What is AutoNation's official website?

The official website for AutoNation is www.autonation.com.

Where are AutoNation's headquarters?

AutoNation is headquartered at 200 SW 1ST AVE SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL, 33301.

How can I contact AutoNation?

AutoNation's mailing address is 200 SW 1ST AVE SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL, 33301. The company can be reached via phone at (954) 769-6000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 302-636-5454.