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AutoNation

192.64 USD
+1.50
0.78%
At close Feb 10, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
193.25
+0.61
0.32%
1 day
0.78%
5 days
3.20%
1 month
12.77%
3 months
14.64%
6 months
15.26%
Year to date
15.39%
1 year
25.19%
5 years
340.52%
10 years
198.57%
 

About: AutoNation is the second largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2023 revenue of about $27 billion and over 250 dealerships, plus 53 collision centers. The firm also has 23 AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, a captive lender, four auction sites, and three parts distributors all across 21 states primarily in Sunbelt metropolitan areas. New-vehicle sales account for nearly half of revenue; the company also sells used vehicles, parts, and repair services as well as auto financing. The company (formerly Republic Industries) spun off its waste management unit (Republic Services) in 1999 and its car rental businesses (ANC Rental) in 2000. Wayne Huizenga founded the company in the 1990s to bring the rollup acquisition strategy to auto retailing, which has proved to be a smart move.

Employees: 25,300

0
Funds holding %
of 6,831 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

200% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 3 (+2) [Q3]

9% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.09B [Q2] → $4.47B (+$386M) [Q3]

1% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 153 | Existing positions reduced: 154

4% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $42M | Put options by funds: $43.6M

1.31% less ownership

Funds ownership: 63.61% [Q2] → 62.3% (-1.31%) [Q3]

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 447 [Q2] → 431 (-16) [Q3]

17% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 52 | Existing positions closed: 63

Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$170
12%
downside
Avg. target
$189
2%
downside
High target
$200
4%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Stephens & Co.
Jeff Lick
78% 1-year accuracy
7 / 9 met price target
1%upside
$195
Equal-Weight
Maintained
27 Jan 2025
Wells Fargo
Colin Langan
28% 1-year accuracy
10 / 36 met price target
12%downside
$170
Equal-Weight
Maintained
15 Jan 2025
Seaport Global
Glenn Chin
80% 1-year accuracy
4 / 5 met price target
4%upside
$200
Buy
Maintained
22 Nov 2024
Guggenheim
Ali Faghri
100% 1-year accuracy
5 / 5 met price target
2%downside
$189
Buy
Maintained
21 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about AN published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
AutoNation (AN) Q4 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
Evaluate the expected performance of AutoNation (AN) for the quarter ended December 2024, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
AutoNation (AN) Q4 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
AutoNation (AN) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
AutoNation (AN) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
AutoNation (AN) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 week ago
AutoNation Named America's Most Admired Automotive Retailer for Fifth Year in a Row
AutoNation Once Again Recognized for Excellence and Trust on Fortune's 2025 Most Admired Companies List FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  AutoNation, Inc.  (NYSE:AN), a provider of personalized transportation services, was named to the Fortune 2025 World's Most Admired Companies list, a recognition that reflects the company's ability to thrive in a competitive industry while making a positive impact beyond its business operations.
AutoNation Named America's Most Admired Automotive Retailer for Fifth Year in a Row
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, before the market opens.
AutoNation Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Negative
Proactive Investors
3 weeks ago
Global auto industry faces tectonic shifts in 2025, Bank of America analysts say
The global automotive landscape is poised for significant transformation in 2025, with new shifts driven by growing excess capacity in China, the rise of domestic players, and evolving regulatory dynamics, according to Bank of America's latest commentary on key auto industry themes. Bank of America analysts highlight that the global auto industry is in a state of shock due to profound changes, particularly in China, where overcapacity is leading to an export boom.
Global auto industry faces tectonic shifts in 2025, Bank of America analysts say
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
AutoNation: The Bull Case Remains Intact
AutoNation Inc. shares have delivered a 27% total return since my Strong Buy recommendation on November 21, 2023. The company has experienced a challenging 2024 but is likely to return to growth in 2025. The stock remains attractively valued vs the broader market and trades at a reasonable valuation relative to peers.
AutoNation: The Bull Case Remains Intact
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
New Strong Sell Stocks for November 18th
ASH, ARW and AN have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on November 18, 2024.
New Strong Sell Stocks for November 18th
Positive
CNBC
2 months ago
Buoyed by Trump, U.S. dealers are optimistic on everything except electric vehicles sales
Cox Automotive reports there's a "renewed optimism" among U.S. car dealers heading into 2025, fueled by Donald Trump's election as well as positive trends in interest rates. But dealers aren't feeling more optimistic about the sale of EVs, according to Cox's "Q4 2024 Dealer Sentiment Index," which was conducted after the U.S. presidential election in November.
Buoyed by Trump, U.S. dealers are optimistic on everything except electric vehicles sales
Negative
Benzinga
2 months ago
Top 3 Consumer Stocks That May Keep You Up At Night This Quarter
As of Dec. 5, 2024, three stocks in the consumer discretionary sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Top 3 Consumer Stocks That May Keep You Up At Night This Quarter
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 months ago
November's auto sales see higher incentives and greater deals
CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports on Black Friday for auto dealers.
November's auto sales see higher incentives and greater deals
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