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. As of December 31, 2018, it owned and operated 326 new vehicle franchises from 239 stores located primarily in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations
Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone954-769-6000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$21.41 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees26,000
Next Earnings Date8/7/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
AutoNation (NYSE:AN) Frequently Asked Questions
What is AutoNation's stock symbol?
AutoNation trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AN."
How will AutoNation's stock buyback program work?
AutoNation declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Thursday, August 31st 2017, which permits the company to repurchase $250,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were AutoNation's earnings last quarter?
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April, 26th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.13. The company earned $4.98 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.21 billion. AutoNation had a net margin of 1.87% and a return on equity of 15.48%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 5.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.01 EPS. View AutoNation's Earnings History.
When is AutoNation's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for AN?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for AutoNation's shares. Their forecasts range from $36.00 to $55.00. On average, they expect AutoNation's stock price to reach $41.0075 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.3% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for AutoNation.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for AutoNation?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AutoNation in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for AutoNation.
Has AutoNation been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about AN stock have been trending somewhat positive on Thursday, according to InfoTrie. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. AutoNation earned a media sentiment score of 0.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the company a news buzz of 7.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of AutoNation's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to AutoNation include CarMax (KMX), Carvana (CVNA), KAR Auction Services (KAR), Casey's General Stores (CASY), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Murphy USA (MUSA), Lithia Motors (LAD), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Rush Enterprises (RUSHB), Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), Camping World (CWH), Sonic Automotive (SAH), Fincera (YUANF) and America's Car-Mart (CRMT).
What other stocks do shareholders of AutoNation own?
Who are AutoNation's key executives?
AutoNation's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael J. Jackson, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 70)
- Ms. Cheryl Scully Miller, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 46)
- Mr. Christopher R. Cade, Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 52)
- Robert Quartaro, VP of Investor Relations
- Mr. C. Coleman G Edmunds, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 54)
Who are AutoNation's major shareholders?
AutoNation's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (5.76%), Artisan Partners Limited Partnership (5.47%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.07%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.87%), Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec (3.58%) and OppenheimerFunds Inc. (2.49%). Company insiders that own AutoNation stock include Carl C Liebert III, Cheryl Miller, Christopher Cade, David B Edelson, Donna L Parlapiano, Edward S Lampert, James R Bender, Lance E Iserman, Michael J Jackson, Rick L Burdick and Robert R Grusky. View Institutional Ownership Trends for AutoNation.
Which major investors are selling AutoNation stock?
AN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., Strs Ohio, Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc., FMR LLC, BlackRock Inc., LSV Asset Management, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Gamco Investors INC. ET AL. Company insiders that have sold AutoNation company stock in the last year include Cheryl Miller, Christopher Cade, David B Edelson, James R Bender, Michael J Jackson, Rick L Burdick and Robert R Grusky. View Insider Buying and Selling for AutoNation.
Which major investors are buying AutoNation stock?
AN stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Investec Asset Management LTD, Bridgewater Associates LP, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC, Morgan Stanley and Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd.. Company insiders that have bought AutoNation stock in the last two years include Carl C Liebert III and David B Edelson. View Insider Buying and Selling for AutoNation.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is AutoNation's stock price today?
One share of AN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.93.
How big of a company is AutoNation?
AutoNation has a market capitalization of $3.47 billion and generates $21.41 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $396 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.49 on an earnings per share basis. AutoNation employs 26,000 workers across the globe.
What is AutoNation's official website?
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 or via email at [email protected]
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