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(From The Freeport Society) (Ad) Free AN Stock Alerts $170.96 +1.45 (+0.86%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$169.02▼$172.1750-Day Range$148.38▼$170.9652-Week Range$123.81▼$182.08Volume329,937 shsAverage Volume483,304 shsMarket Capitalization$6.88 billionP/E Ratio8.11Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$178.88 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get AutoNation alerts: Email Address AutoNation MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.57 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.6% Upside$178.88 Price TargetShort InterestBearish12.26% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.46Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$18.83 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth5.31%From $18.44 to $19.42 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.1.75 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector148th out of 198 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry13th out of 18 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 been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about AutoNation's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted12.26% of the float of AutoNation has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAutoNation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AutoNation has recently increased by 10.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. 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 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAutoNation has a news sentiment score of 0.46. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for AutoNation this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest7 people have searched for AN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added AutoNation to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 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 $18,832,532.00 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 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AutoNation are expected to grow by 5.31% in the coming year, from $18.44 to $19.42 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AutoNation is 8.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.30.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AutoNation is 8.11, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 24.14.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAutoNation has a PEG Ratio of 3.23. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAutoNation has a P/B Ratio of 2.92. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about AutoNation's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyObama’s Forever Term [exposed]America’s Last Election New documentary, America’s Last Election, reveals the true (and terrifying) story of how the D.C. establishment has engineered a brutal new crisis that could hand them permanent power. Power they will use to reshape America to their dark, dystopian vision.Start streaming it now at no cost here About AutoNation Stock (NYSE:AN)AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services. 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 HeadlinesMay 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comWhy These Companies Are Buying Back Stock LatelyWhen investors think about their potential winnings through the stock market, two methods typically get the lion's share of attention. The most straightforward appreciation will happen through the classic buy low and sell high (with a little luck).May 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comWhy These Companies Are Buying Back Stock Lately (AN)Three companies set aside billions to start buying back cheap stock today, management took from high profits to make this happen, as valuation point to ralliesMay 2, 2024 | insidertrades.comAutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) Director Sells $1,680,000.00 in StockApril 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comCarMax: Is There a Silver Lining to the Earnings Car Wreck? (AN)CarMax Inc. (NYSE: CMX) is a nationwide used car dealership focused on providing a haggle-free, streamlined and convenient vehicle buying and sellingMay 17 at 12:51 PM | markets.businessinsider.comForecasting The Future: 6 Analyst Projections For AutoNationMay 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2024 EPS Estimates for AutoNation, Inc. Lowered by Seaport Res Ptn (NYSE:AN)April 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBank of America Securities Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on AutoNation (AN)April 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAutoNation, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their PredictionsApril 29, 2024 | benzinga.comEvaluating AutoNation: Insights From 5 Financial AnalystsApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAutoNation First Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAutoNation Inc (AN) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Insights and ...April 26, 2024 | msn.comAutoNation Shares Spike After Earnings Report Shows New Vehicle Sales Increased In Q1April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAutoNation Inc (AN) Q1 2024 Earnings: Mixed Results Amid Market ChallengesApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAutoNation Stock Rallies After Mixed First-Quarter Report as New Car Sales GainApril 26, 2024 | investorplace.comAN Stock Earnings: AutoNation Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAutoNation: Strong Q1 Results With Aggressive Buybacks ContinuingApril 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAutoNation Inc. Bottom Line Retreats In Q1, but beats estimatesApril 26, 2024 | marketwatch.comAutoNation 1Q Profit Slides as New, Used Vehicles Sell for LessApril 26, 2024 | sfgate.comAutoNation: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 26, 2024 | nasdaq.comAutoNation Bottom Line Retreats In Q1, But Beats Estimates; To Buy Back Up To Addl. $1 Bln SharesApril 26, 2024 | msn.comAutoNation tops profit expectations, authorizes another $1B in buybacksApril 26, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAutoNation, Inc. 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationApril 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comAutoNation Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAutoNation, Inc. (AN)April 20, 2024 | fool.com1 Unstoppable Stock That's Skyrocketed Nearly 1,400% Since the Start of 2023: Don't Buy and Hold Until You Know These 3 RisksSee 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 Earnings4/26/2024Today5/18/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/19/2024Fiscal 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$178.88 High Stock Price Target$215.00 Low Stock Price Target$140.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.57 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$21.09 Trailing P/E Ratio8.11 Forward P/E Ratio9.27 P/E Growth3.23Net Income$1.02 billion Net Margins3.41% Pretax Margin4.52% Return on Equity42.44% Return on Assets8.06% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.47 Current Ratio0.79 Quick Ratio0.23 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$26.95 billion Price / Sales0.26 Cash Flow$29.94 per share Price / Cash Flow5.71 Book Value$58.60 per share Price / Book2.92Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares40,270,000Free Float39,969,000Market Cap$6.88 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.22 Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.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 CompetitorsLithia MotorsNYSE:LADAsbury Automotive GroupNYSE:ABGGroup 1 AutomotiveNYSE:GPIPenske Automotive GroupNYSE:PAGSonic AutomotiveNYSE:SAHView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWalleye Trading LLCSold 600 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Garner Asset Management CorpBought 1,027 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.043%Comerica BankSold 17,908 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.029%Tidal Investments LLCBought 1,771 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.012%Hancock Whitney CorpSold 26,859 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.003%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell AutoNation stock right now? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AutoNation in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AN shares. View AN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is AutoNation's stock price target for 2024? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for AutoNation's stock. Their AN share price targets range from $140.00 to $215.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $178.88 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 4.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AN shares performed in 2024? AutoNation's stock was trading at $150.18 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AN stock has increased by 13.8% and is now trading at $170.96. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting AutoNation? AutoNation saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 3,230,000 shares, an increase of 10.6% from the April 15th total of 2,920,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 500,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 6.4 days. Currently, 12.3% of the company's stock are short sold. View AutoNation's Short Interest. When is AutoNation's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, July 19th 2024. View our AN earnings forecast. How were AutoNation's earnings last quarter? AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, April, 26th. The company reported $4.49 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.45 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $6.49 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.49 billion. AutoNation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 42.44% and a net margin of 3.41%. The company's revenue was up 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $6.05 EPS. What ETFs hold AutoNation's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of AutoNation (NYSE:AN) stock in their portfolio include Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ETF (GLRY), Invesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF (XMVM), iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (FOVL), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Value ETF (RFV), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF (EWMC), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF (GRPM), Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF (ECML) and SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). How will AutoNation's stock buyback program work? AutoNation announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan on Friday, April 26th 2024, which allows the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 14.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its shares are 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. What other stocks do shareholders of AutoNation own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AutoNation investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), General Motors (GM), Micron Technology (MU), American International Group (AIG), Best Buy (BBY), Ford Motor (F), Tesla (TSLA), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Bank of America (BAC). Who are AutoNation's major shareholders? AutoNation's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.51%), LSV Asset Management (1.93%), Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (1.05%), Gabelli Funds LLC (0.81%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.64%) and Private Management Group Inc. (0.36%). Insiders that own company stock include C Coleman Edmunds, Cascade Investment, LLC, Christopher Cade, David B Edelson, Edward S Lampert, George Lawrence Mikan III, Jacqueline A Travisano, James R Bender, Joseph T Lower, Kimberly Dees, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Marc G Cannon, Marc G Cannon, Michael J Jackson, Michael J Jackson, Michael Mark Manley, Rick L Burdick and Robert R Grusky. 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. 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