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AutoNation

163.74 USD
+1.82
1.12%
Updated Apr 1, 3:44 PM EDT
1 day
1.12%
5 days
-7.84%
1 month
-6.64%
3 months
-1.92%
6 months
-8.06%
Year to date
-1.92%
1 year
-0.62%
5 years
517.42%
10 years
156.77%
 

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 7,398 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

67% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q3] → 5 (+2) [Q4]

17% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 63 | Existing positions closed: 54

4.18% more ownership

Funds ownership: 63.22% [Q3] → 67.39% (+4.18%) [Q4]

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.47B [Q3] → $4.54B (+$68M) [Q4]

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 432 [Q3] → 435 (+3) [Q4]

21% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 130 | Existing positions reduced: 164

23% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $32.2M | Put options by funds: $41.7M

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$175
7%
upside
Avg. target
$202
24%
upside
High target
$240
47%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
25%
neutral
75%
negative
0%
JP Morgan
Rajat Gupta
54% 1-year accuracy
25 / 46 met price target
7%upside
$175
Neutral
Maintained
27 Mar 2025
Evercore ISI Group
Douglas Dutton
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 3 met price target
47%upside
$240
Outperform
Maintained
18 Feb 2025
Wells Fargo
Colin Langan
20% 1-year accuracy
7 / 35 met price target
18%upside
$194
Equal-Weight
Maintained
12 Feb 2025
Stephens & Co.
Jeff Lick
27% 1-year accuracy
3 / 11 met price target
22%upside
$200
Equal-Weight
Maintained
12 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 8 articles about AN published over the past 30 days

Positive
Fox Business
4 days ago
Can investors still see gains in the auto industry?
Gabelli Funds portfolio manager Brian Sponheimer expresses confidence in the resilience of the auto industry on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Can investors still see gains in the auto industry?
Positive
Investors Business Daily
5 days ago
Used Cars Love Tariffs. So Do Auto Parts Stocks.
Faced with sticker shock, car buyers are more likely to keep their cars longer. The post Used Cars Love Tariffs.
Used Cars Love Tariffs. So Do Auto Parts Stocks.
Negative
Market Watch
5 days ago
AutoNation Shares Slide After J.P. Morgan Cuts Price Target
Shares of AutoNation fell, adding the car-dealership chain to a growing list of auto stocks feeling the pressure of President Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on all vehicles imported to the U.S.
AutoNation Shares Slide After J.P. Morgan Cuts Price Target
Negative
Market Watch
5 days ago
Trump Auto Tariffs Could Make Used Cars Great Again
President Donald Trump upended the U.S. car business by imposing “draconian” 25% tariffs on all cars imported to America and up to 25% tariffs on key auto parts.
Trump Auto Tariffs Could Make Used Cars Great Again
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Broker-Preferred Stocks to Monitor Amid Tariff-Induced Volatility
Investors should keep an eye on stocks like Air Canada, Enerflex, AutoNation, Centene and CVS Health for high returns.
5 Broker-Preferred Stocks to Monitor Amid Tariff-Induced Volatility
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
AutoNation, Penske would be hurt less by disruption in auto market, says Gabelli Funds' Sponheimer
Brian Sponheimer, Gabelli Funds portfolio manager and analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss how tariffs could boost used car sales, how the market will be trading these stocks, and much more.
AutoNation, Penske would be hurt less by disruption in auto market, says Gabelli Funds' Sponheimer
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's February 2025 New Analysts
In February, twenty-three new analysts joined Seeking Alpha, offering diverse stock picks and insights, from biotech to automotive and energy sectors. Analysts provided ratings from Strong Sell to Strong Buy, with detailed justifications based on market trends, company fundamentals, and sector-specific challenges. Key investment theses include bearish views on German automotive and LNG sectors, while bullish on biotech, fintech, and energy companies.
Stock Picks From Seeking Alpha's February 2025 New Analysts
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 weeks ago
AutoNation USA Celebrates Texas Grand Openings
Denton and Gulf Freeway stores join six other pre-owned vehicle retail stores in Texas `             FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation (NYSE: AN), one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S., announced the grand opening of AutoNation USA stores in Denton and Houston, the company's seventh and eighth pre-owned vehicle retail stores in Texas, bringing the total number to 26 nationwide.
AutoNation USA Celebrates Texas Grand Openings
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
AutoNation Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Decrease Y/Y
AN's fourth-quarter earnings and sales surpass the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, earnings fall year over year.
AutoNation Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Decrease Y/Y
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 11, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Derek Fiebig - Vice President, Investor Relations Mike Manley - Chief Executive Officer Tom Szlosek - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants John Murphy - Bank of America Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Douglas Dutton - Evercore ISI Bret Jordan - Jefferies Jeff Lick - Stephens Inc. Colin Langan - Wells Fargo Operator Good morning, and thank you for joining AutoNation's Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. My name is Harry, and I will be your operator today.
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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