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AutoNation - AN Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $178.88
  • Forecasted Upside: 4.63%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$170.96 As of 05/17/2024 01:00 AM ET
▲ +1.45 (0.86%)

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Analyst Price Target for AN

Analyst Price Target is $178.88
▲ +4.63% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for AutoNation in the last 3 months. The average price target is $178.88, with a high forecast of $215.00 and a low forecast of $140.00. The average price target represents a 4.63% upside from the last price of $170.96.

This chart shows the closing price for AN for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 7 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in AutoNation. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/24/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/22/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/23/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/21/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/19/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/17/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/17/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/17/2024

Latest Recommendations

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Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
5/17/2024GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$169.00 ➝ $187.00Low
5/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$142.00 ➝ $155.00Low
4/29/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$153.00 ➝ $169.00Low
4/17/2024GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$165.00 ➝ $169.00N/A
4/10/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$220.00 ➝ $215.00Low
2/29/2024Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$117.00 ➝ $140.00Low
2/14/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$144.00 ➝ $150.00Low
1/17/2024Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageOutperform$185.00Low
10/31/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$145.00Low
10/30/2023BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$200.00Low
10/9/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$171.00 ➝ $150.00Low
8/9/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$105.00 ➝ $117.00Low
7/24/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$174.00 ➝ $171.00Low
7/24/2023BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$200.00Low
7/24/2023GuggenheimLower TargetBuy$184.00 ➝ $179.00Low
7/19/2023StephensBoost Target$146.00 ➝ $180.00Low
7/18/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$144.00 ➝ $174.00Low
7/6/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$225.00 ➝ $245.00Low
7/3/2023BenchmarkBoost Target$185.00 ➝ $200.00Low
4/21/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$135.00 ➝ $144.00Low
4/17/2023GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$181.00 ➝ $184.00Low
2/21/2023GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$169.00 ➝ $181.00Low
2/21/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$126.00 ➝ $154.00Low
2/21/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$125.00 ➝ $130.00Low
1/17/2023Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$104.00 ➝ $96.00Low
1/13/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$126.00Low
11/1/2022GuggenheimBoost Target$154.00Low
10/28/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$123.00 ➝ $115.00Low
10/17/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$159.00 ➝ $123.00Low
10/13/2022GuggenheimLower Target$152.00Low
10/6/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$125.00Low
9/9/2022Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $238.00Low
8/23/2022ArgusInitiated CoverageBuy$150.00Low
7/25/2022Seaport Res PtnUpgradeNeutral ➝ BuyLow
7/25/2022StephensBoost Target$130.00Low
7/22/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$159.00Low
7/22/2022GuggenheimBoost TargetBuy$205.00 ➝ $213.00Low
7/15/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$150.00 ➝ $135.00Low
7/14/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$107.00 ➝ $104.00Low
7/14/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$153.00 ➝ $147.00Low
5/20/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$108.00 ➝ $107.00High
4/25/2022Truist FinancialUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $140.00High
4/22/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$137.00 ➝ $153.00Low
4/7/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$140.00 ➝ $130.00High
3/8/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$103.00 ➝ $108.00High
1/18/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$135.00Low
11/17/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$116.00 ➝ $103.00High
10/22/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold$110.00 ➝ $130.00Low
10/22/2021BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy$165.00 ➝ $185.00High
10/22/2021StephensBoost TargetEqual Weight$120.00 ➝ $141.00High
9/28/2021Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$70.00 ➝ $116.00High
7/26/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$65.00 ➝ $70.00Low
7/20/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$100.00 ➝ $110.00Low
7/16/2021Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$161.00 ➝ $171.00High
4/28/2021BenchmarkUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$120.00Low
4/22/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$60.00 ➝ $65.00Medium
4/22/2021BenchmarkUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$104.00 ➝ $120.00Medium
4/21/2021Truist FinancialBoost Target$80.00 ➝ $100.00Low
2/25/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$56.00 ➝ $60.00High
2/18/2021Truist FinancialBoost Target$73.00 ➝ $80.00Low
1/15/2021Truist FinancialBoost Target$66.00 ➝ $73.00Low
1/15/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$75.00Medium
12/7/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$54.00 ➝ $56.00Low
11/17/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $79.00Low
10/15/2020Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy$76.00 ➝ $77.00High
8/12/2020GuggenheimUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$69.00High
7/27/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$38.00 ➝ $54.00Medium
7/24/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetHold$42.00 ➝ $55.00Medium
7/24/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$53.00 ➝ $70.00High
7/17/2020Northcoast ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
7/10/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$35.00 ➝ $38.00High
7/8/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$47.00 ➝ $53.00High
5/18/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$27.00 ➝ $35.00High
5/12/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral$37.00 ➝ $40.00High
5/12/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetHold$28.00 ➝ $42.00High
5/11/2020CfraLower TargetBuy$60.00 ➝ $50.00High
4/27/2020Northcoast ResearchUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$40.00High
4/13/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$13.00 ➝ $27.00Low
4/7/2020SunTrust BanksLower TargetHold$50.00 ➝ $28.00High
3/30/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$40.00 ➝ $13.00Medium
3/23/2020BenchmarkReiterated RatingHoldHigh
3/11/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$44.00 ➝ $40.00High
3/11/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$54.00 ➝ $47.00High
2/11/2020CfraLower TargetBuy$62.00 ➝ $60.00High
1/9/2020BenchmarkInitiated CoverageHoldHigh
12/18/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight$45.00 ➝ $52.00Low
10/28/2019CfraUpgradeHold ➝ BuyHigh
10/15/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$39.00 ➝ $42.00High
8/2/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$35.00 ➝ $39.00Low
7/7/2019Longbow ResearchReiterated RatingHoldMedium
5/31/2019Longbow ResearchInitiated CoverageNeutralMedium
(Data available from 5/18/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.81 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/21/2023
  • 10 very positive mentions
  • 23 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/20/2023
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/20/2023
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/19/2024
  • 25 very positive mentions
  • 25 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/18/2024
  • 23 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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3/19/2024
  • 12 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
4/18/2024
  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/18/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 20 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

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AutoNation logo
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.
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Today's Range

Now: $170.96
Low: $169.02
High: $172.17

50 Day Range

MA: $160.80
Low: $148.38
High: $170.96

52 Week Range

Now: $170.96
Low: $123.81
High: $182.08

Volume

329,588 shs

Average Volume

483,304 shs

Market Capitalization

$6.88 billion

P/E Ratio

8.11

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.22

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of AutoNation?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued research reports on AutoNation in the last year: Bank of America Co., Benchmark Co., Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Stephens, StockNews.com, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for AutoNation?

8 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for AutoNation in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $178.88, suggesting a possible upside of 4.6%. Bank of America Co. has the highest price target set, predicting AN will reach $215.00 in the next twelve months. Morgan Stanley has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $140.00 for AutoNation in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for AutoNation?

AutoNation currently has 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with AutoNation?

Other companies that are similar to AutoNation include Lithia Motors, Asbury Automotive Group, Group 1 Automotive, Penske Automotive Group and Sonic Automotive. Learn More about companies similar to AutoNation.

How do I contact AutoNation's investor relations team?

AutoNation's physical mailing address is 200 SW 1ST AVE SUITE 1600, FORT LAUDERDALE FL, 33301. The company's listed phone number is (954) 769-6000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for AutoNation is www.autonation.com. Learn More about contacing AutoNation investor relations.