AutoNation (AN) Stock Forecast, Price & News

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) Frequently Asked Questions

Is AutoNation a buy right now?

7 Wall Street equities 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" AutoNation stock.
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When is AutoNation's next earnings date?

AutoNation is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, July 18th 2022.
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How were AutoNation's earnings last quarter?

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) issued its earnings results on Thursday, April, 21st. The company reported $5.78 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.39 by $0.39. The company earned $6.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.51 billion. AutoNation had a net margin of 5.60% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 59.93%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 14.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.79 EPS.
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How will AutoNation's stock buyback program work?

AutoNation declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Thursday, October 21st 2021, which allows the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to buy up to 10.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

What price target have analysts set for AN?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for AutoNation's shares. Their forecasts range from $107.00 to $185.00. On average, they anticipate AutoNation's share price to reach $146.71 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.1% from the stock's current price.
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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, Mang. of Investor Relations
• Mr. 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), Sonic Automotive (SAH), Monro (MNRO) 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (7.85%), BlackRock Inc. (5.96%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.80%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (2.45%), State Street Corp (1.98%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.48%). Company insiders that own AutoNation stock include C Coleman Edmunds, Cascade Investment, LLC, 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 and Robert R Grusky.
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Which major investors are selling AutoNation stock?

AN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Qube Research & Technologies Ltd, Prudential Financial Inc., Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Bank of Montreal Can, AlphaCrest Capital Management LLC, and UBS Group AG. 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, and Rick L Burdick.
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Which major investors are buying AutoNation stock?

AN stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Pacer Advisors Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Vanguard Group Inc., Simplex Trading LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, and LSV Asset Management.
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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 $122.13.

How much money does AutoNation make?

AutoNation has a market capitalization of $7.50 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.

What is AutoNation's official website?

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

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.