NYSE:AN AutoNation (AN) Stock Price, News & Analysis $161.53 -4.22 (-2.55%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$160.72▼$167.4350-Day Range$156.14▼$190.7252-Week Range$123.81▼$197.18Volume396,328 shsAverage Volume414,673 shsMarket Capitalization$6.41 billionP/E Ratio7.66Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$187.71 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get AutoNation alerts: Email Address AutoNation MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.2% Upside$187.71 Price TargetShort InterestBearish10.22% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.83Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$39.35 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth11.07%From $17.70 to $19.66 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.24 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector139th out of 194 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry14th out of 17 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAutoNation has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAutoNation has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about AutoNation's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted10.22% of the float of AutoNation has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAutoNation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AutoNation has recently decreased by 2.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAutoNation does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAutoNation does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AN. Previous Next 2.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAutoNation has a news sentiment score of 0.83. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for AutoNation this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for AN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -63% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AutoNation insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $39,346,744.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.74% of the stock of AutoNation is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.62% of the stock of AutoNation is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about AutoNation's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AutoNation are expected to grow by 11.07% in the coming year, from $17.70 to $19.66 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AutoNation is 7.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.08.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AutoNation is 7.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 21.82.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAutoNation has a PEG Ratio of 3.53. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAutoNation has a P/B Ratio of 3.11. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about AutoNation's valuation and earnings. 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The company also provides automotive finance and insurance products comprising vehicle services and other protection products; and indirect financing for vehicles, as well as arranges finance for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. It owns and operates new vehicle franchises from stores located primarily in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region, as well as AutoNation-branded collision centers, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and parts distribution centers. The company was formerly known as Republic Industries, Inc. and changed its name to AutoNation, Inc. in 1999. AutoNation, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Read More AN Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AN Stock News HeadlinesAugust 28, 2024 | insidertrades.comAutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) Major Shareholder Edward S. 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(NYSE:AN) Major Shareholder Sells $7,189,355.42 in StockAugust 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors Shouldn't Overlook AutoNation's (NYSE:AN) Impressive Returns On CapitalSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.August 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAN Sep 2024 200.000 put (AN240920P00200000)August 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKerrigan Advisors Names Chris Gempton as Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory, Opening the Firm’s First Florida OfficeAugust 9, 2024 | msn.comAnalyzing AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Among Top Auto and Truck Dealership StocksAugust 5, 2024 | msn.comIs AutoNation (AN) an Attractive Stock?August 2, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comQ2 2024 AutoNation Inc Earnings CallAugust 2, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comAutoNation Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsAugust 1, 2024 | msn.comCarvana Earnings: Key Profitability Metrics Improve As Used-Car Sales AccelerateAugust 1, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAutoNation, Inc. (AN) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: AutoNation (AN), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Marriott International (MAR)See More Headlines Receive AN Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AutoNation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/31/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail Current SymbolNYSE:AN CUSIP05329W10 CIK350698 Webwww.autonation.com Phone(954) 769-6000Fax302-636-5454Employees25,300Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$187.71 High Stock Price Target$220.00 Low Stock Price Target$140.00 Potential Upside/Downside+16.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$21.09 Trailing P/E Ratio7.66 Forward P/E Ratio9.13 P/E Growth3.53Net Income$1.02 billion Net Margins2.93% Pretax Margin3.88% Return on Equity36.50% Return on Assets6.75% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.65 Current Ratio0.78 Quick Ratio0.21 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$26.95 billion Price / Sales0.24 Cash Flow$26.97 per share Price / Cash Flow5.99 Book Value$52.01 per share Price / Book3.11Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares39,680,000Free Float39,969,000Market Cap$6.41 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.20 These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Michael M. Manley (Age 60)CEO & Director Comp: $5.27MMr. Thomas A. Szlosek (Age 60)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.39MMr. C. Coleman G. Edmunds (Age 59)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.49MMr. David L. Koehler (Age 55)Chief Operating Officer of Non-Franchised Business Comp: $1.46MMr. Gianluca Camplone (Age 54)Executive VP, Head of Mobility, Business Strategy & Development and COO of Precision Parts Business Comp: $1.87MMr. Jeff M. Parent (Age 58)Chief Operating Officer Ms. Kimberly R. Dees (Age 45)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Derek FiebigVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Richard A. Lennox (Age 59)Chief Marketing Officer Ms. Lisa Esparza (Age 54)Executive VP & Chief Human Resource Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCarMaxNYSE:KMXPenske Automotive GroupNYSE:PAGLithia MotorsNYSE:LADGroup 1 AutomotiveNYSE:GPIAsbury Automotive GroupNYSE:ABGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 21,215 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.053%Dana Investment Advisors Inc.Sold 721 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.068%Edward S LampertSold 39,194 sharesTotal: $7.19 M ($183.43/share)Edward S LampertSold 500 sharesTotal: $91,030.00 ($182.06/share)Cetera Investment AdvisersSold 640 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.021%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AN shares performed this year? AutoNation's stock was trading at $150.18 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AN stock has increased by 7.6% and is now trading at $161.53. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were AutoNation's earnings last quarter? AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 31st. The company reported $3.99 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $4.31 by $0.32. The business's quarterly revenue was down 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. Is AutoNation buying back stock? AutoNation's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan on Friday, April 26th 2024, which authorizes the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 14.9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued. What is Mike Jackson's approval rating as AutoNation's CEO? 41 employees have rated AutoNation Chief Executive Officer Mike Jackson on Glassdoor.com. Mike Jackson has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees. Who are AutoNation's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of AutoNation include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.99%), LSV Asset Management (1.94%), AQR Capital Management LLC (0.98%) and Gabelli Funds LLC (0.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Edward S Lampert, Robert R Grusky, David B Edelson, Michael Mark Manley, Marc G Cannon, George Lawrence Mikan III, Joseph T Lower, C Coleman Edmunds, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Jacqueline A Travisano, Kimberly Dees, Michael J Jackson, Cascade Investment, LLC, Christopher Cade and Rick L Burdick. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AutoNation? Shares of AN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of AutoNation own? 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