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AN Stock Forecast: AutoNation, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$157
+0.55% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering AutoNation, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $231 — +47.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 38 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$5.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
38 / 100
Median analyst target
$231
Analysts covering
13
Revenue$6.6B−2.1% y/y
Operating income$285.4M
Net income$205.4M
Free cash flow−$34.2M
Quarterly, 7 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.8%
1M
−25.0%
YTD
−23.9%
1Y
−27.4%
From 52W high
−31.7%
From 52W low
+0.6%
$156
$230
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AN stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores AutoNation, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
38 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
81
Value
81
Issuance
57
Growth
52
Quality
52
Momentum
44
Revisions
39
Size
22
Accruals
20

Volatility (81): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (20): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AN stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$150$200$250$300Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ANHigh $300Median $231Low $175

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says13 analysts
10 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $175Median $231High $300

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +47.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$248 → $213
6 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$260 → $230
6 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$210 → $185
5 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual-Weight$250 → $175
21 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$290 → $255
21 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
11 Aug 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy$241 → $246
11 Aug 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
10 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight$220 → $232
10 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
7 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$240 → $250
7 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
4 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$287 → $290
4 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$235 → $210
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
3 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$202 → $224
3 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
15 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$255 → $260
15 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AN appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

AN vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, AutoNation, Inc. returned −27.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AN vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ANS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

AN analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.5%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
7.3×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 92% of US stocks

Price / book
2.3×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.8×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−0.6%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
110.8%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Gross margin
18.5%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Operating margin
4.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Net margin
2.8%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
32.8%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.4%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.9%

Higher than 69% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • AutoNation, Inc. has a market value of $5.2B and an enterprise value of $16.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $27.5B. The latest quarter shrank 0.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $679.0M, a 2.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $18.46.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: −$104.0M, after $290.6M of capital spending.

  • AutoNation, Inc. spent $872.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 33.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 7.3×; forward P/E: 6.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.88%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • AutoNation, Inc. employs 24,800 people — $1.1M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 9 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

AN vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAuto & Truck Dealerships
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ANAutoNation, Inc.$5.2B
38
RUSHARush Enterprises, Inc.$5.3B
88
LADLithia Motors, Inc.$6.6B
43
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.4B
69
VVVValvoline, Inc.$3.9B
50
KMXCarMax, Inc.$7.6B
70
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$3.1B
41

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own AutoNation, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest AN news & analysis

AutoNation Appoints Ravi Simhambhatla Chief Technology and AI Officer

Business Wire · 1 Oct 2026neutral

AutoNation announced the appointment of Ravi Simhambhatla as Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He will lead the company's technology, data science, and AI agenda, with CEO Mike Manley noting the company's portfolio of brands and physical infrastructure.

Why it matters — The appointment signals AutoNation's strategic focus on technology, data, and AI leadership, which is of interest to investors tracking the company's digital transformation and innovation initiatives.

AutoNation Celebrates 10 Years of DRV PNK with $1 Million in New Cancer Grants and More than $50 Million Raised and Donated Nationwide

Business Wire · 23 Sept 2026positive

AutoNation marked 10 years of its DRV PNK initiative, having raised and donated more than $50 million to fight cancer. To commemorate the milestone, the company announced an additional $1 million in funding through ten $100,000 grants to longtime partners supporting cancer research and patient care.

Why it matters — The milestone reflects AutoNation's long-standing corporate philanthropy and community engagement, which AN watchers consider relevant to the company's brand and public reputation.

Here's Why AutoNation (AN) is a Strong Value Stock

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted AutoNation (AN) as a strong value stock using its Style Scores system. The article explains how the Zacks Style Scores helps investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.

Why it matters — This matters to AutoNation watchers because it signals that the company is being presented as a favorable value-stock opportunity by Zacks' research framework.

AutoNation's Warning Rattles Auto Dealers Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026negative

AutoNation issued a warning that sank dealer stocks ahead of Q3 earnings. The company cited weak service revenues, muted new-vehicle margins, soft EV demand, and Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes as pointing to a tougher third quarter.

Why it matters — The warning signals that AutoNation's upcoming Q3 results could be less favorable than expected due to weaker demand across key revenue areas.

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 17 Sept 2026neutral

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) presented at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference, with a transcript of the presentation made available by Seeking Alpha. The item covers the company's remarks at the investor conference.

Why it matters — The presentation gives investors and AN watchers insight into the company's current strategic messaging and management commentary at a well-known industry conference.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AN stock

What is the AN stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering AutoNation, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $231, with estimates ranging from $175 to $300. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AN stock a buy right now?

Of the 13 analysts covering AutoNation, Inc., 10 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks AutoNation, Inc. 38 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AN?

As at 8 Oct 2026, AutoNation, Inc. ranks 38 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (81 of 100).

Will AN stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +47.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks AutoNation, Inc. 38 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AN stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering AutoNation, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $175 to $300 over the next 12 months.

How has AN stock performed over the past year?

AutoNation, Inc. returned -27.4% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does AutoNation, Inc. do?

AutoNation, Inc. is an automotive retailer that operates a broad network of franchised dealerships and related service businesses across the United States.

What is the latest news on AN?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 1 Oct 2026): "AutoNation Appoints Ravi Simhambhatla Chief Technology and AI Officer". AutoNation announced the appointment of Ravi Simhambhatla as Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective October 1, 2026. He will lead the company's technology, data science, and AI agenda, with CEO Mike Manley noting the company's portfolio of brands and physical infrastructure.

Company

About AutoNation, Inc.

AutoNation, Inc. is an automotive retailer that operates a broad network of franchised dealerships and related service businesses across the United States. The company sells new and pre-owned vehicles through domestic, import, and premium luxury franchises, serving a wide range of consumer brands and market segments. Its operations also include automotive parts and repair, maintenance services, collision centers, and vehicle protection products, creating a connected retail and aftersales platform for car owners. AutoNation further supports customers through finance-related offerings, including indirect vehicle financing through AutoNation Finance and other financing arrangements. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, AutoNation plays a significant role in the U.S. automotive retail market by combining vehicle sales, service, and financing within a single customer-focused business model.

CEO Mr. Michael M. Manley · 24,800 employees · United States · https://www.autonation.com