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AutoNation

212.86 USD
-1.97
0.92%
At close Jul 11, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
212.86
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-0.92%
5 days
0.92%
1 month
9.56%
3 months
26.84%
6 months
21.36%
Year to date
27.51%
1 year
25.01%
5 years
418.29%
10 years
227.53%
 

About: AutoNation is the second-largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2024 revenue of about $27 billion and over 240 dealerships, plus 52 collision centers. The firm also has 26 AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, a captive lender, four auction sites, and three parts distributors across 20 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) divested 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: 25,100

0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

46% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 79 | Existing positions closed: 54

20% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q4 2024] → 6 (+1) [Q1 2025]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 439 [Q4 2024] → 459 (+20) [Q1 2025]

9% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 157 | Existing positions reduced: 144

1% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $16M | Put options by funds: $16.1M

2.88% less ownership

Funds ownership: 67.38% [Q4 2024] → 64.5% (-2.88%) [Q1 2025]

10% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.54B [Q4 2024] → $4.1B (-$440M) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$183
14%
downside
Avg. target
$216
1%
upside
High target
$255
20%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
33%
negative
0%
Wells Fargo
Colin Langan
2%downside
$209
Equal-Weight
Maintained
9 Jul 2025
B of A Securities
John Murphy
20%upside
$255
Buy
Maintained
16 Jun 2025
Guggenheim
Ronald Jewsikow
14%downside
$183
Buy
Maintained
22 Apr 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about AN published over the past 30 days

Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 days ago
AutoNation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, on Friday, July 25, 2025, before the market opens.
AutoNation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025
Positive
Benzinga
4 days ago
A Used‑Car Frenzy Is Supercharging Carvana, AutoNation Stocks
Used car prices are revving back into high gear – and dealership stocks are catching a tailwind. According to Cox Automotive, the Manheim Index, which tracks wholesale used vehicle prices, jumped 1.6% in June, marking a 6.3% year-over-year surge – the steepest increase since August 2022.
A Used‑Car Frenzy Is Supercharging Carvana, AutoNation Stocks
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Must-Watch Stocks Favored by Brokers as 2H25 Begins
Brokers are bullish on CBRL, BGSF, ARCB, CAH and AN as improving estimates and value metrics signal strength for 2H25.
5 Must-Watch Stocks Favored by Brokers as 2H25 Begins
Positive
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
AutoNation: Growth Engines Make It an Undervalued Stock
AutoNation's NYSE: AN stock recently touched a new 52-week high, a milestone that often signals a company's value is fully recognized by the market. For many investors, a peak price might suggest the opportunity has passed.
AutoNation: Growth Engines Make It an Undervalued Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here's Why AutoNation (AN) is a Strong Momentum Stock
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
Here's Why AutoNation (AN) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
AutoNation (AN) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.
AutoNation (AN) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
CVNA vs. AN: Which Auto Retail Stock Should Growth Investors Buy?
Carvana's digital model, surging sales and margin gains give it an edge over AutoNation for growth investors.
CVNA vs. AN: Which Auto Retail Stock Should Growth Investors Buy?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
AutoNation Accelerates Pediatric Cancer Support Through DRV PNK
Transportation services provider launches cash register campaign benefiting  Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and gifts a passenger van to National Pediatric Cancer Foundation FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  AutoNation, Inc.  (NYSE: AN), a provider of personalized transportation services and an ardent supporter of cancer-related causes, today announced a new and impactful Drive Pink (DRV PNK) campaign focused on pediatric patients.
AutoNation Accelerates Pediatric Cancer Support Through DRV PNK
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why AutoNation (AN) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Why AutoNation (AN) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here's Why AutoNation (AN) is a Strong Value Stock
Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.
Here's Why AutoNation (AN) is a Strong Value Stock
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