AutoNation Inc. (AN)
NYSE: ANConsumer DiscretionaryRetail-Auto Dealers and Gas StationsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
AN stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $5.16B
- P/E (TTM)
- 7.32
- Forward P/E
- 6.49
- EPS (TTM)
- $21.33
- Dividend yield
- None
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 3, 2000
- 52-week range
- 152.86 – 235.81
- Day range
- 154.30 – 156.89
- Volume / Avg
- 585.42K / 497.46K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 33.06M
- Next earnings
- Oct 22, 2026
52-week range
AN stock today
Shares of AutoNation (AN) finished lower on Oct 7 at $156.21, a drop of 1.22% or $1.93 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 33.8% below their 52-week high of $235.81, set on Jul 29, 2026 and 2.2% above the 52-week low of $152.86, near the bottom of the past year's range. AN is down 24.3% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 27.4%.
At 7.3x trailing earnings, AutoNation trades below the peer-group median of 9.7x. Its forward P/E of 6.5x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 22; analysts expect EPS of $5.59.
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About AutoNation
Company profileAutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance. 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations
- CEO
- Mr. Michael M. Manley
- Headquarters
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Employees
- 24,800
- Website
- autonation.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, AutoNation generated $27.63 billion in revenue, up 3.2% from fiscal 2024. Net income was $649.1 million (-6.2% year over year), for a net margin of 2.3% versus a median of 3.8% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 17.9% (flat year over year) and operating margin 4.5%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $27.63B | $26.77B | $26.95B | $26.98B | $25.84B |
| Growth | +3.24% | -0.68% | -0.13% | +4.41% | +26.75% |
| Net income | $649.10M | $692.20M | $1.02B | $1.38B | $1.37B |
| EPS (diluted) | $17.04 | $16.92 | $22.74 | $24.29 | $18.31 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (13 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$230.42+47.51%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 7
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 22, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $5.59
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 31, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $5.39 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.00
- Last payment
- $0.687
- Ex-dividend date
- Jul 3, 2000
AutoNation peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSHARush Enterprises Inc. | 45.13 | -4.08% | $5.27B | vs AN |
| OPLNOPENLANE Inc. | 34.79 | -0.49% | $4.25B | vs AN |
| ABGAsbury Automotive Group Inc | 167.77 | -1.17% | $3.01B | vs AN |
| KMXCarMax Inc | 53.28 | -3.64% | $7.56B | vs AN |
| SAHSonic Automotive Inc. | 60.52 | -0.79% | $1.91B | vs AN |
| CWHCamping World Holdings Inc. Class A | 4.52 | -0.22% | $288.50M | vs AN |
| KXINKaixin Holdings | 1.44 | +0.70% | $65.20M | vs AN |
| JZXNJiuzi Holdings Inc. | 1.18 | +7.27% | $60.79M | vs AN |
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AutoNation stock FAQ
What is AutoNation's stock price today?
AN last traded at $156.21 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.22% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does AutoNation pay a dividend?
Yes. AutoNation pays $0.00 per share annually. The most recent dividend of $0.687 had an ex-dividend date of Jul 3, 2000.
When is AutoNation's next earnings date?
AutoNation is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $5.59.
What is AN's P/E ratio?
AN trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 7.32 and a forward P/E of 6.49, compared with a median of 9.7 for its closest peers.
Who is AutoNation's CEO?
Mr. Michael M. Manley is the chief executive officer of AutoNation Inc., which has about 24,800 employees.
Has AN ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent AN stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jun 10, 1996.
What is the AN 52-week high?
The 52-week high for AN is $235.81 and the 52-week low is $152.86. The stock is currently 33.8% below its high.