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AutoNation

185.25 USD
+2.45
1.34%
At close Jan 17, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
185.25
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
1.34%
5 days
9.69%
1 month
8.66%
3 months
9.59%
6 months
3.49%
Year to date
10.97%
1 year
33.09%
5 years
306.25%
10 years
220.50%
 

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 6,823 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
8%
downside
Avg. target
$185
0%
upside
High target
$200
8%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Wells Fargo
Colin Langan
24% 1-year accuracy
8 / 33 met price target
8%downside
$170
Equal-Weight
Maintained
15 Jan 2025
Seaport Global
Glenn Chin
60% 1-year accuracy
3 / 5 met price target
8%upside
$200
Buy
Maintained
22 Nov 2024
Guggenheim
Ali Faghri
80% 1-year accuracy
4 / 5 met price target
2%upside
$189
Buy
Maintained
21 Nov 2024
JP Morgan
Rajat Gupta
77% 1-year accuracy
24 / 31 met price target
3%downside
$180
Neutral
Maintained
5 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Negative
Proactive Investors
6 days 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Get Road Ready with AutoNation Mobile Services This Thanksgiving
AutoNation Mobile Services Comes to Your Doorstep, Making Pre-Travel Maintenance a Breeze FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This Thanksgiving is gearing up to be one of the busiest on record.
Get Road Ready with AutoNation Mobile Services This Thanksgiving
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
AutoNation Launched Its 8th Annual DRV PNK Across America Campaign to Help Drive Out Cancer
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than a decade, AutoNation (NYSE: AN) has donated and raised more than $40M to advance life-saving cancer research and treatment to help create the possibility of a cancer-free world.
AutoNation Launched Its 8th Annual DRV PNK Across America Campaign to Help Drive Out Cancer
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
AutoNation Stock Falls 3.7% Since Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates
AN's third-quarter earnings and revenues miss the Zacks Consensus Estimate and decline year over year.
AutoNation Stock Falls 3.7% Since Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
AutoNation Salutes Those Who Serve with Exclusive Vehicle Service Discounts for Veteran's Day
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In respect and recognition of their contributions to our nation, this Veteran's Day AutoNation (NYSE: AN) salutes the generations of patriots who selflessly defend our country's values and freedom with an exclusive 20% discount on all services in-store at AutoNation-branded locations* nationwide and conveniently at your preferred location via AutoNation Mobile Service** from November 11 th - 16th, 2024.
AutoNation Salutes Those Who Serve with Exclusive Vehicle Service Discounts for Veteran's Day
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