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AN · NYSE · Auto - Dealerships

AutoNation

Sells vehicles, after-sales services, and financing through a US franchised dealership network.

$200.09

After-hours close−0.04 (−0.02%)

At close$200.13(+0.69%)

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Profile

AutoNation, Inc.ANConsumer Discretionary

Sells new and used vehicles through franchised dealerships, alongside parts, service, finance-and-insurance products, and captive auto finance. Its retail operations are organized into Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury groups, with the store network concentrated in major Sunbelt metropolitan markets.

Operates franchised new-vehicle dealerships organized into Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury groups, while also selling used vehicles, parts, service, and finance-and-insurance products. Used vehicles, service, and finance-and-insurance products are sold through all three retail groups.

AutoNation Finance provides indirect financing for qualified vehicle buyers. Corporate-and-other operations include AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, collision centers, parts distribution, auctions, and mobile repair and maintenance, including the RepairSmith channel.

The store network is concentrated in major Sunbelt metropolitan markets. The model depends on franchised OEM relationships, vehicle availability and pricing, consumer credit, and service execution.

Company facts

CEOMike Manley

ListedMay 11, 1990

ExchangeNYSE

HeadquartersFort Lauderdale, FL

CountryUnited States

Employees24,800

CIK0000350698

ISINUS05329W1027

Key statistics

Market cap$6.70B

EPS (ttm)$21.59

P/E (ttm)9.27

ROE33.2%

P/B2.97

P/S0.2439

Dividend yield—

Beta0.62vs XLY 0.57

Year to date −3.1% · Average volume (30d) 401.4K

Analysts

Price target, next 12 months$248.00+23.9%Median of 34 analysts · vs the Aug 28 close

ConsensusBuy20 of 34 analysts rate it buy or better

Ratings

Strong buyBuyHoldSellStrong sell

Target range

Last close $200.09

High$260.00+29.9%

Median$248.00+23.9%

Low$202.00+1.0%

12 months agoNowIn 12 months

Latest analyst notes

Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Prior target	Target
Aug 11, 2026	Argus Research	Reiterate	Buy		$246
Aug 6, 2026	Morgan Stanley	Reiterate	Overweight	$240	$250
Aug 3, 2026	UBS	Reiterate	Buy	$234	$248
Aug 3, 2026	Seaport Global	Reiterate	Buy		$255
Jul 15, 2026	Barclays	Reiterate	Overweight	$255	$260

Earnings

EPS

Estimate$5.73

ReportedDue Oct 22, 2026

Revenue

Estimate$7.11B

ReportedDue Oct 22, 2026

History

Report date	EPS est	EPS	Surprise	Revenue est	Revenue	Surprise	Next session
Jul 31, 2026Q2 FY26	$5.48	$5.56	+1.5%	$7.00B	$6.93B	−1.0%	−1.05%
May 1, 2026Q1 FY26	$4.71	$4.69	−0.4%	$6.65B	$6.55B	−1.4%	−3.50%
Feb 6, 2026Q4 FY25	$4.85	$5.08	+4.7%	$7.20B	$6.93B	−3.8%	−2.87%
Oct 23, 2025Q3 FY25	$4.85	$5.01	+3.3%	$7.23B	$7.04B	−2.7%	−4.05%

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Financial highlights

	Q1 FY25	Q2 FY25	Q3 FY25	Q4 FY25	Q1 FY26	Q2 FY26
Revenue	$6.69B	$6.97B	$7.04B	$6.93B	$6.55B	$6.93B
Gross profit	$1.22B	$1.28B	$1.24B	$1.21B	$1.21B	$1.23B
Operating income	$317.0M	$333.4M	$348.9M	$310.6M	$285.4M	$319.0M
Net income	$175.5M	$86.4M	$215.1M	$172.1M	$205.4M	$182.1M
Diluted EPS	$4.45	$2.26	$5.65	$4.70	$5.85	$5.39
Gross margin	18.2%	18.3%	17.6%	17.5%	18.5%	17.8%
Operating margin	4.7%	4.8%	5.0%	4.5%	4.4%	4.6%

Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $25.84B · FY22 $26.99B · FY23 $26.95B · FY24 $26.77B · FY25 $27.63B

Revenue by product · Q2 FY26

New Vehicle$3.29B · 48%

Used Vehicle$2.01B · 29%

Parts And Service$1.26B · 18%

Finance And Insurance, Net$357.6M · 5%

Product And Service, Other$5.1M · 0%

Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $123.9M · Total debt $11.33B · Total assets $15.48B · Shareholders' equity $2.26B

Dividends

No dividends on record.

Ownership

Institutions 89.79%30.05M sharesInsiders 1.39%465.2K sharesOther 8.82%2.95M shares

Shares outstanding 33.46M · Float 24.09M · 72.0% free float

Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4

Holder	Shares	% outstanding	Form	Filed
Cascade Investment, L.L.C.	7.06M	21.10%	13D	May 5, 2026
BlackRock, Inc.	2.36M	7.06%	13F	Aug 7, 2026
Brave Warrior Advisors, LLC	1.52M	4.55%	13F	Aug 14, 2026
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP	1.51M	4.50%	13F	Aug 11, 2026
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC	1.41M	4.22%	13F	Aug 13, 2026

Insider tradesForm 4

Date	Insider	Role	Shares	Avg price
Aug 5, 2026	Lisa Lutoff-Perlo	director	−900	$220.00
May 5, 2026	Kimberly Dees	officer: SVP & CAO	−2,500	$204.91